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Baden-Baden and surroundingsHausberg MerkurThe summit of the Merkur Mountain (2,191 foot) can easily be reached with one of Europe’s steepest funiculars (23% - 54%). Up there a cosy restaurant invites for a pleasant break.www.stadtwerke-baden-baden.de
Baden-Baden and surroundingsMummelseeThe Mummelsee is shrouded in legend: By day walkers can discover the scenic landscape or take boat trips, whereas by night the famous King of the Mummelsee and his water spirits bustle about in the moonlight.www.mummelsee.de
Baden-Baden and surroundingsReblandThe Baden-Baden Rebland is an insider’s tip for gourmets and lovers of fine wines. As well as delicious treats, the sun-drenched landscape surrounding the vineyards offers extensive views across the Rhine Valley and the Black Forest.www.baden-baden.com
Baden-Baden and surroundingsSchwarzwald­hochstraßeA wonderful panoramic route, that starts in Baden-Baden. From the northern Black Forest to Freudenstadt, this tourist route stretches around 60 km and runs at elevations of between 600 and over 1000 metres.www.schwarzwaldhochstrasse.de
Baden-Baden and surroundingsYburgThe former medieval castle of Yburg tells a mystic history and pampers its guests with a breath-taking view of the Black Forest and the idyllic wine villages.www.yburg.net
Baden-Baden and surroundingsMuseum Frieder BurdaThe Museum Frieder Burda, built by New York star architect Richard Meier shows selected works of classical modernism.www.museum-frieder-burda.de
Basel and surroundingsBotanischer GartenThe Botanic Garden of Basel University offers an exciting array of plants and is a true oasis in the centre of the city.www.unibas.ch/botgarten
Basel and surroundingsAugusta RauricaThe Roman settlement of Augusta Raurica has imposing ruins as well as numerous artefacts from the once pulsating lives of the Romans.www.augustaraurica.ch
Basel and surroundingsZoo BaselThe zoological garden opened in 1874 and is home to a large variety of indigenous and exotic animals. Basel Zoo is open every day, including Sundays and public holidays.www.zoobasel.ch
Basel and surroundingsKunstmuseum BaselAmong other things, the house contains the most extensive group of works by Holbein and a world-famous collection of masterpieces of the classical modern period, as well as American works from 1950.www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch
Basel and surroundingsVitra Design MuseumA lively place, which informs visitors about design in past and present in a variety of different ways. Visitors can see buildings by important architects on the architecture tours on the Vitra Campus.www.design-museum.de
Basel and surroundingsVia Jura
The Via Jura leads from Basel to Biel through the valleys of Birs und Schüss. It covers topics from the Roman period up to the present day.		www.kulturwege-schweiz.ch
Colmar and surroundingsMusée UnterlindenAs a reflection of Rhenish art, this museum exhibits sculptures and paintings from the end of the Middle Ages up to the beginning of the Renaissance and is home to the Isenheim Altarpiece by Grünewald (1512 - 1516).www.musee-unterlinden.com
Colmar and surroundingsMusée BartholdiThis museum is dedicated to Auguste Bartholdi (1834 – 1904) and is located in the house in which the sculptor and creator of the Statue of Liberty was born.www.musee-bartholdi.com/musee
Colmar and surroundingsParc de SchoppenwihrThis 40-hectare English garden was created in the 18th century and restored in the 20th century. It is home to rare trees, ponds, castle ruins and wild plants.www.schoppenwihr.com
Colmar and surroundingsHaut KoenigsbourgThe famous medieval castle, which dates back to the 12th century, towers above the plain of Alsace. The town of Sélestat gifted this castle to Emperor Wilhelm II, who restored it from 1900 to 1908.www.haut-koenigsbourg.fr
Colmar and surroundingsRibeauvilléRibeauvillé is dominated by three castle ruins of the Count of Ribeaupierre. The town’s picturesque alleys with Renaissance fountains invite visitors to take a wander around.www.ribeauville-riquewihr.com
Colmar and surroundingsCity trains ColmarThe small white and the small green train let you discover old Colmar in an original and playful way! The circular route (approx. 7 km, 45 min) also includes an audio guide in 14 languages (with headset). Departure in front of the library and rue Kléber.www.petit-train-colmar.fr
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Freiburg and surroundingsTier-Natur-Erlebnispark
Mundenhof		The largest vivarium in Baden-Württemberg. Animals from all over the world live in spacious enclosures. A range of different topics offers a fun-packed day for the whole family.www.mundenhof.de
Freiburg and surroundingsBergwelt SchauinslandTake the longest gondola lift in Germany and in 20 minutes you will reach Freiburg’s local mountain. From the upper station you can then embark upon your own personal mountain adventure or relaxation day.www.bergwelt-schauinsland.de
Freiburg and surroundingsAugustinermuseumThe Augustinermuseum exhibits medieval art and paintings from the 19th century. An impressive museum building was created from the former monastery, offering surprising views, both inside and out.www.freiburg.de/museen
Freiburg and surroundingsVogtsbauernhofThe Vogtsbauernhof is one of the most popular open-air museums in Germany and especially in the Black Forest, which attracts over 200.000 visitors a year. Come and find out how people have lived and worked in Black Forest farmhouses over the last 400 years.www.vogtsbauernhof.org
Freiburg and surroundingsSt. Blasien – Titisee – St. PeterLake Titisee is one of the most well-known tourist destinations in Europe. The former St. Peter’s abbey is still the focal point of the hospitable bioenergy village. St. Blasien: one of the most traditional tourist areas in the Black Forest.www.hochschwarzwald.de
Freiburg and surroundingsEuropastadt Breisach European CityWorth seeing is the old town around St. Stephan’s cathedral with its unique views, the museum in the Baroque Rhine tower, the Baden wine cellar, the Geldermann Sektkellerei (sparkling wine cellar) or a boat trip on the Rhine.www.breisach.de
Karlsruhe and surroundingsZoo KarlsruheThe city garden with zoo is the largest inner-city park area. Rare trees, a Japanese garden, an adventure playground and a petting zoo attract young and old visitors as a place of both relaxation and adventure.www.karlsruhe.de/zoo
Karlsruhe and surroundingsUnimog MuseumLearn how Unimog trucks were shaped by world history. Experience the fascination with Unimog on the outdoor track. During opening hours, you can ride over hill and dale in a Unimog.www.unimog-museum.com
Karlsruhe and surroundingsBotanic GardenThe Botanic Garden is located at the edge of the palace gardens. It is home to over 20 special species of trees from different continents, display houses with cacti and numerous greenhouses filled with exotic plants.www.botanischer-garten-karlsruhe.de
Karlsruhe and surroundingsRide with the TurmbergbahnThe Turmbergbahn is the oldest funicular railway in Germany and it connects the Turmberg and the district of Durlach. The railway climbs 100 metres high on a track measuring 315 metres long.www.kvv.de
Karlsruhe and surroundingsFish SpaA new spa experience. The Garra rufas (Doctor Fish) kiss your feet: the nibbling fish use their lips to nibble and suck the dead flakes of skin from the surface of your skin. The result is wonderfully soft and well-kept feet.www.fishspa-ka.de
Karlsruhe and surroundingsGuided tour through the Brauerei HoepfnerSpend an hour walking in the footsteps of master brewers. Learn interesting facts and stories about the brewing process of different beers and take part in a beer-tasting session.www.hoepfner.de
Mulhouse and surroundingsParc zoologique et botaniqueThe park, which was established in 1868, houses 1200 animals, 190 species, among which can be found are rare species. You can also discover a wonderful collection of indigenous and exotic plants in a unique landscape.www.zoo-mulhouse.com
Mulhouse and surroundingsMusée EDF ElectropolisThe rapid developments over more than one century are illustrated in this collection through a range of objects from the early days of electricity and household objects.www.electropolis.tm.fr
Mulhouse and surroundingsParc de Wesserling - Ecomusée TextileThe Parc de Wesserling depicts the exceptional adventure of this old, industrial, royal manufacturer. It surprises with its gardens and industrial complex, which is unique in France.www.parc-wesserling.fr
Mulhouse and surroundingsPetite CamargueAs the oldest nature reserve in Alsace, it has existed since the 19th century on a site measuring 900 hectares. Migratory birds can be observed in this special place from August to October.www.petitecamarguealsacienne.com
Mulhouse and surroundingsEcomusée d’AlsaceThe Ecomusée d’Alsace, the largest open-air museum in France, brings the traditions of the whole region back to life. In a village with 70 half-timbered houses you can discover the everyday lives of the former residents.www.ecomusee-alsace.fr
Strasbourg and surroundingsParc de l’OrangerieIt is the most popular public garden in Strasbourg, with playgrounds for children, a small zoo, a pond and a stork enclosure.
Strasbourg and surroundingsJardin botaniqueEstablished in 1619, this garden is home to over 6000 species over 3.5 hectares.www.jardin-botanique.unistra.fr
Strasbourg and surroundingsLes bateauxpromenade BatoramaDiscover Strasbourg all year round on a panoramic boat trip. Audio guides are available in 11 languages and 4 languages for children.www.batorama.fr
Strasbourg and surroundingsWissembourgFormer town of the Décapole, whose name means “white castle”. With over 70 houses that date back to before 1700, an elegant town hall and an imposing abbey, this town is brimming with charm.www.ot-wissembourg.fr
Strasbourg and surroundingsMusée WürthThis museum exhibits a portion of the 10 000 works of art from the extensive private collection of Reinhold Würth. This includes works by Edvard Munch, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Emil Nolde, Max Beckmann, Pablo Picasso, Max Ernst, among others.www.musee-wurth.fr
Strasbourg and surroundingsCathédrale de StrasbourgIt is one of the most imposing architectural monuments of the Middle Ages (11.-15. century.). The spire, which measures 142 metres high, was completed in 1439 and was the highest in Western Europe until the 19th century.
Southern PalatinateZoo LandauThe zoo is only five minutes away from Landau town centre by foot. Thus it is also known as the city oasis.www.zoo-landau.de
Southern PalatinateReptiliumThe Reptilium is the largest reptile zoo in Germany. It is divided into four parts: baby station, night house, terrarium hall and desert hall.www.reptilium.de
Southern PalatinateSpeyer DomOne of the largest Roman constructions in Germany soars from the floor plan of a Latin cross: the imperial cathedral. The cathedral was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1981.www.speyer.de
Southern PalatinateStraußenfarm MhouIn the exotic ostrich farm, the long-legged birds parade gracefully through the grass. Fresh ostrich meat can be purchased in the farm shop, as well as a range of high-quality ostrich skin and ostrich feather products.www.mhoufarm.de
Southern PalatinateRheinauenThe Rheinauen offer a very special natural spectacle – unique and unadulterated. Dense forest landscapes, picturesque branches of the Rhine and isolated lakes characterise the nature along the Rhine.www.kreis-germersheim.de
Southern PalatinateTerra Sigillata MuseumThe museum tells the story of the Tabernae settlement and its development into one of the largest manufacturers of terra sigillata in the Roman Empire. You will be enthralled by ancient furnaces and valuable crockery!www.terra-sigillata-museum.de