When is the best time to visit Munster?

Munster is beautiful year-round. Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds. In December, the Christmas markets are unmissable.

How do I get to Munster?

Munster is accessible by TGV from Paris (around 2h20), by car via the A35 motorway, or by regional train from Strasbourg or Colmar.

What food specialities should I try in Munster?

In Alsace, don't miss tarte flambée (flammekueche), choucroute garnie, baeckeoffe, kougelhopf, pretzels, and of course Alsatian white wines like Riesling.

Alsace, France

Munster

Capital of Munster cheese and gateway to the High Vosges.

Welcome to Munster

At the heart of the eponymous valley, Munster is famous for its AOP cheese, hikes in the High Vosges and bucolic landscapes.

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Munster

Sentier des Roches

Spectacular 12 km hike in the Vosges.

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Stosswihr

Sentier des Roches

Dramatic cliff-edge trail carved into granite.

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Orbey

Lac Blanc Loop Hike

Loop around a glacial lake at 1,055m.

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Munster through the seasons

Spring

Cherry blossoms and first spring wines. Mild weather, perfect for cycling through the vineyards.

Summer

Summer festivals, open-air concerts and lively terraces. The Wine Route in full swing.

Autumn

Grape harvest and wine festivals. Glorious vineyard colours. Cosy atmosphere in the winstubs.

Winter

Enchanting Christmas markets, mulled wine and twinkling lights. Alsace at its most romantic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Munster is beautiful year-round. Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds. In December, the Christmas markets are unmissable.
: Munster is accessible by TGV from Paris (around 2h20), by car via the A35 motorway, or by regional train from Strasbourg or Colmar.
: In Alsace, don't miss tarte flambée (flammekueche), choucroute garnie, baeckeoffe, kougelhopf, pretzels, and of course Alsatian white wines like Riesling.