The Upper Rhine Valley is a gastronomic heaven. A wealth of unique regional specialities are waiting to be enjoyed. Let the locals show you how to make Black Forest gateau. Rest and recuperate after a long walk with a Black Forest platter featuring the famous Black Forest ham. Or when in South Palatinate order the delicious haggis-like local speciality of Saumagen. Alsace is renowned for its baeckeoffe, choucroute and foie gras. It’s also where a slice of moist gugelhupf cake can be enjoyed for dessert. Sample Switzerland’s unique chocolate or the flavoursome Swiss cheese. The crisp Swiss rösti is also a dish not to be missed. Pay a visit to one of the many Michelin star restaurants in Alsace and relish the cuisine of world-famous chefs. There are corresponding wines to accompany every speciality. Whether a Muscat or Gewürztraminer from Alsace, a Gutedel from Baden, a regional Pinor Noir, Blanc or Gris, a Riesling or a Silvaner from Palatinate or a wine from the Basel region, in the Upper Rhine Valley there’s a wine for every occasion and taste.
- The region
- Topics
- Excursions
- General information
- Incoming Services
- Tourism network Upper Rhine Valley
- Service & contact
- Interactive Map
- Impressions
