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Voykit pocket guide · France
Mulhouse
Spend a half‑day to see the auto, train and wallpaper museums; add a quick walk in Place de la Réunion. One night is enough if you want a relaxed pace.
Mulhouse is an industrial city in Alsace with three major museums (auto, railway, wallpaper) plus a historic square. It is well‑served by tram and train, making a short stay easy. One night lets you see the key sights without rushing.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- EUR
- Money
- Currency is the euro (EUR, €). Contactless cards work in most shops, cafés and restaurants.
- Daily spend
- Budget €45–70 excl. bed · Mid €70–120 excl. bed · High €120+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.
- Emergency
- Police 17 · Medical 15 · Fire 18
- Plugs
- Types C, E · 230 V · 50 Hz · Round two-pin plugs; type E sockets have an earth pin sticking out, so Schuko (type F) plugs need a C/E hybrid or an adapter.
- Tipping
- Café or bar: Leave small change, €0.20–1.; Restaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.; Taxi: Round up to the next euro or two.; Hotel porter or housekeeping: €1–2 per bag or per night.; Tour guide: €5–10 per person for a half day, more for private guides.
- Water
- Tap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise. Restaurants must serve a free carafe of tap water on request.
- Toilets
- Paris has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee | €2–3 |
| Baguette | €1–2 |
| Cité de l'Automobile entry | €18 adult, €14 concession, €11 child |
| Cité du Train entry | €15 adult, €11 child |
| Tram single ticket | €1.50 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- MLH · EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg
- 25 km (16 mi) south; bus 11 to Saint‑Louis station (€2.50) then train (€7.50) to city centre.16 mi (25 km) south; bus 11 to Saint‑Louis station (€2.50) then train (€7.50) to city centre.
Typical fares
- EuroAirport → Mulhouse (bus 11 + train)
- ≈ €9.50 total, hourly service outside business hours
- Tram day‑pass
- €4.30 for unlimited rides (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Three‑line tram network plus city buses. Single ticket €1.50, 10‑ticket carnet €13.40, day‑pass €4.30, 3‑day pass €8.20 (Solea).
See and do
Known for
- Cité de l'Automobile (Schlumpf Collection)
- Cité du Train
- Écomusée d'Alsace
- Place de la Réunion
- Industrial heritage
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Colmar | TER train from Mulhouse, about 30 min | ≈1 h total |
| Strasbourg | TER train, ~1 h 15 min | ≈2 h total |
| Basel (Switzerland) | Regional train via Basel‑SBB, ~45 min | ≈1 h 30 min |
Sleep
- Hotel Ibis Mulhouse Ville Gare Centrale
- Near main station; rooms from €60.
- Auberge de jeunesse de Mulhouse
- Youth hostel; beds from €20, rooms from €27, breakfast €4.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?c’est combien |
| Where is the tram stop? | Où est l’arrêt de tram ?où est l’arrêt de tram |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Say 'bonjour madame/monsieur' on entering any shop, bus or office; avoid: Asking a question before saying bonjour — it is read as rude
- Cheek kisses (la bise): Follow the other person's lead; one to four kisses depending on region; avoid: Initiating la bise with strangers or in business
- Addressing people: Use 'vous' and titles until invited otherwise; avoid: First names and 'tu' with older people or staff
- Restaurants: Wait to be seated in restaurants; call the waiter 'monsieur' or 'madame'; avoid: 'Garçon', snapping fingers, asking for the bill before you are finished
- Conversation: Debate is a pleasure; food, politics and philosophy are fair game; avoid: Asking about salary or religion; loud voices on trains
- Dinner at a home: Bring flowers (not chrysanthemums), chocolates or a good bottle; arrive 10–15 minutes late; avoid: Cutting the tip off a cheese wedge or asking for ketchup
- Dress: Smart-casual in cities; covered shoulders in churches; avoid: Beachwear in town centres
Scams and watch-outs
- Avoid Bourtzwiller (north of A36) and Les Coteaux (west end of tram line 2) after dark.
- Pickpocketing can occur on crowded trains; keep bags close.
- Some museums close early in winter; check opening hours.
Generally safe 24 h; stay clear of the northern Bourtzwiller district after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Mulhouse yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Cité de l'Automobile (Schlumpf Collection)
- Cité du Train
- Écomusée d'Alsace
- Place de la Réunion
- Industrial heritage
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Mulhouse municipal website: www.mulhouse.fr/
- Wikivoyage: Mulhouse, revision 5237178 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5237178
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/mulhouse). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.