Zellenberg and surroundings: things to do

Au Nid de Cigogne is in Zellenberg, a small hilltop wine village between Riquewihr and Ribeauvillé on the Alsace Wine Route. Most of the best-known places in Alsace are within walking or cycling distance, or a short drive away.

On foot and by bike

• Riquewihr – one of the most beautiful towns in Alsace, with ramparts and half-timbered houses, about a 20-minute walk through the vineyards.
• Hunawihr – the neighbouring village with a fortified church among the vines and the NaturOparC park, home to storks – the symbol of Alsace and of our guesthouse.
• The vineyards around Zellenberg – vineyard paths across the slopes, including the Grand Cru Froehn, and tastings with local winemakers.

A short drive away

• Ribeauvillé (about 5 km) – three castle ruins above the town and the history of the lords of Rappolstein, after whom our Rappolstein room is named.
• Kaysersberg (about 10 km) – a small town below a castle keep, famous for its Christmas market.
• Colmar (about 15 km) – the old town, Little Venice and museums.
• Eguisheim (about 20 km) – a wine village built in concentric circles and birthplace of Pope Leo IX of the Egisheim family, after whom our Egisheim room is named.
• Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle (about 20 km) – a restored medieval castle overlooking the Rhine plain.
• The Vosges – hiking and cycling trails in the mountains above the vineyards.

Advent and Christmas markets

The guesthouse is also open during Advent, from 26 November to 31 December. The Christmas markets in Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, Ribeauvillé, Colmar and Eguisheim are all close by – Riquewihr is within walking distance.

Getting here

Zellenberg is about 15 km north of Colmar. The nearest airports are Strasbourg-Entzheim and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg; Strasbourg is roughly an hour's drive. Street parking is available close to the guesthouse.

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