When is the best time to visit Riquewihr?

Riquewihr 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 Riquewihr?

Riquewihr 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 Riquewihr?

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

Alsace, France

Riquewihr

Medieval jewel of the Wine Route with preserved ramparts.

Welcome to Riquewihr

Jewel of the Wine Route, Riquewihr has preserved its medieval charm intact with ramparts, colourful houses and ancestral cellars.

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La Table du Gourmet

1 star + green star, 1539 Renaissance house.

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Hôtel & Spa Le Schoenenbourg

Full spa near Riquewihr's vineyards.

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Riquewihr — Pearl of the Vineyard

The "pearl of the Alsatian vineyard" with preserved ramparts.

4.5(57)

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Dopff au Moulin

Pioneer of Crémant d'Alsace since 1574.

4.8(890)

Riquewihr 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

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