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Riquewihr
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Riquewihr; walk the Route du Vin, sample local dishes and wine, then return.
Riquewihr is a compact medieval wine town in Alsace with half‑timbered houses, a steep main street and several historic inns. Most sights are within walking distance, so a single day is enough for a thorough visit.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct, Dec
- avoid Jan–Feb
- Airport
- SXB
- Nights
- 1
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Riquewihr, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyRiquewihr is low‑risk; main concerns are steep streets, limited parking and occasional pickpocketing in crowded markets.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 18 fire · 15 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSXB Strasbourg Airport (68 km (42 mi) by car or bus to Riquewihr).SXB Strasbourg Airport (42 mi (68 km) by car or bus to Riquewihr).
- Getting aroundWalk the Route du Vin; most attractions are on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedHotel room (3‑star), a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (3‑star), a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
- High-end bedHotel room (3‑star), a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SXB Strasbourg Airport (68 km (42 mi) by car or bus to Riquewihr)SXB Strasbourg Airport (42 mi (68 km) by car or bus to Riquewihr)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Jun
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Best
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Oct, Dec. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Riquewihr: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
10 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
9 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
May
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Jun
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the Route du Vin; most attractions are on foot. Public parking is outside the walls, paid and limited; avoid driving inside the old town.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Strasbourg
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus #106 to Colmar, then TER train to Strasbourg (≈1 h total)
Upper end of the Route du Vin; cathedral and Petite France quarter.
Colmar
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Bus #106 directly to Colmar (≈30 min)
Nearest train hub and town with canals.
Sélestat
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h
Bus #106 to Colmar, then regional train to Sélestat (≈1 h)
Maginot line sites; limited service on weekends.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Best Western Hotel & Spa Le Schoenenbourg
3‑star, spa, pool; approx 1 km (0.6 mi) from town centre3‑star, spa, pool; approx 0.6 mi (1 km) from town centre
Le Riquewihr
3‑star, 3 km (1.9 mi) from Colmar, 2.5 km (1.6 mi) from town centre3‑star, 1.9 mi (3 km) from Colmar, 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from town centre
Le Saint Nicolas
2‑star, 350 m from the Christmas market in Colmar
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–130 (≈ US$100–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (3‑star)1 × 1 night × €100 | €100 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €85 | €170 |
| Bus #106 round‑trip Colmar‑Riquewihr2 × €8 · check | €16 |
| Parking lot (paid) per day2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €31 |
| Trip total≈ €171 per person per day, bed included | €341≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rentals excluded.
Prices of common things
| Flammekueche (tarte flambée) | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Choucroute (sauerkraut with pork) | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Glass of Riesling | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) |
| Parking (paid lot) | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) per day |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Parking inside the walls is virtually unavailable; use paid lots on the east edge.
- Steep cobblestone streets can be hard on the knees.
- Bus line #106 runs only every ~4 h; check the timetable before relying on it.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire
- 18
- Medical
- 15
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire18
- Medical15
Embassy
US consulate in Strasbourg; other embassies in Paris.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus #106 Colmar → Riquewihr (round‑trip): about €8 (≈ US$10) per person (check)
- Parking lot near Hotel Le Schoenenbourg: ≈ €12 per day
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (say kɛ̃ kɔ̃byen)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the bathroom? (u sɔ̃ le twalɛt)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Riquewihr. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct, Dec · avoid Jan–Feb · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Parking: use the paid lot near Hotel Le Schoenenbourg; consider a shuttle if arriving by car.
- Walking: start at the east gate, follow the wine route westward to the clock tower.
- Food: try choucroute at Au Dolder and flammekueche at La Table du Gourmet.
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