Eguisheim
Eguisheim, France
A circular village of concentric lanes lined with half-timbered houses and flower boxes, set among Alsace vineyards. Walk the ring on foot and look in at the wine cellars along the way.
Eguisheim stands out for its circular layout: instead of one long main street, the lanes follow the former fortifications in several rings around the central castle. Bruno of Egisheim-Dagsburg, who became Pope Leo IX in 1049, is traditionally regarded as a son of the village, although his exact birthplace is disputed. Wine shaped the buildings too, as deep cellars and large gateways were used for storage and transport. The village includes the Grand Cru sites of Eichberg and Pfersigberg. Eguisheim is one of the "Plus Beaux Villages de France".
Two to three hours are enough for the historic centre, or half a day with a detour into the vineyards. It is best to arrive before 9.30 am, or on a weekday outside the high season, when the lanes are quieter. There is a small Christmas market in Advent. The village lies a few kilometres south of Colmar. Parking is on the edge of the village.
- Nearest town
- Eguisheim, France
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 48.0425, 7.3083
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- France: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autoroutes; the limit drops to 110 km/h in rain. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Aire de camping-cars d'EguisheimMotorhome stopover0 km from Eguisheim · 33 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping des Trois ChâteauxCampsite1 km from EguisheimTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Aire de camping-cars – Domaine Denis MeyerMotorhome stopover3 km from Eguisheim · 4 pitchesMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-FiFree
- Camping le MédiévalCampsite5 km from EguisheimTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping de l'IllCampsite7 km from EguisheimTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Aire de camping-cars de Trois-ÉpisMotorhome stopover9 km from EguisheimMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsFree
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FAQs
Where is Eguisheim?
Eguisheim is in Eguisheim, France, at GPS 48.0425, 7.3083. It is about 6 km from Colmar.
Can you camp near Eguisheim?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Aire de camping-cars d'Eguisheim, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 93 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Eguisheim?
Places worth a stop nearby: Colmar Old Town and Petite Venise (5 km), Riquewihr (14 km), Hohneck (22 km) and Grand Ballon (22 km).
When is the best time to visit Eguisheim?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)