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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.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- MLH
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- France and Monaco ↗France has run temporary identity checks at its internal Schengen land borders since 2015; carry a passport or EU/EEA national ID on trains and buses from Italy, Spain, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
- France and Monaco ↗Nights in France and Monaco draw on the same Schengen 90-in-180-day allowance as the rest of the area; Monaco does not reset or pause it.
- France ↗France is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors' fingerprints and photo at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- France ↗TGV (including the low-cost Ouigo) and Intercités night trains need a seat reservation: a rail pass alone does not let you board.
- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Emergency numbers for Mulhouse17 ▾
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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 Mulhouse, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe 24 h; stay clear of the northern Bourtzwiller district after dark.
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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 · 15 Medical · 18 fire (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.
- AirportMLH EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (25 km (16 mi) south; bus 11 to Saint‑Louis station (€2.50 (≈ US$3)) then train (€7.50 (≈ US$9)) to city centre.).MLH EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (16 mi (25 km) south; bus 11 to Saint‑Louis station (€2.50 (≈ US$3)) then train (€7.50 (≈ US$9)) to city centre.).
- Getting aroundThree‑line tram network plus city buses.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Metro or bus rideTram single ticket€1.50 (≈ US$2)
- Museum or sight ticketCité de l'Automobile entry€18 (≈ US$25) adult, €14 (≈ US$17) concession, €11 (≈ US$13) child
- Budget bedYouth hostel dorm bed, a night, per person€20 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €45 (≈ US$55) · 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
- 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.)MLH EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (16 mi (25 km) south; bus 11 to Saint‑Louis station (€2.50) then train (€7.50) to city centre.)
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
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Mulhouse: 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)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
13 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
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).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Colmar
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
TER train from Mulhouse, about 30 min
Half‑day walk in the historic centre.
Strasbourg
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
TER train, ~1 h 15 min
Good for a day, but plan for lunch.
Basel (Switzerland)
goDoor to door: ≈1 h 30 min
Regional train via Basel‑SBB, ~45 min
Cross‑border travel; passport check at station.
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.
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.
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
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
- Mid
- €70–120 (≈ US$85–140) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Youth hostel dorm bed1 × 1 night × €27 | €27 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €85 | €85 |
| Tram day‑pass1 × €4 · check | €4 |
| EuroAirport bus 11 + train to city1 × €10 · check | €10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €13 |
| Trip total≈ €139 per person per day, bed included | €139≈ US$170 |
Auberge de jeunesse
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Baguette | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Cité de l'Automobile entry | €18 (≈ US$25) adult, €14 (≈ US$17) concession, €11 (≈ US$13) child |
| Cité du Train entry | €15 (≈ US$18) adult, €11 (≈ US$13) child |
| Tram single ticket | €1.50 (≈ US$2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- 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.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Medical
- 15
- Fire
- 18
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My bed tonight
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À cette adresse, s’il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Medical15
- Fire18
Embassy
US consular services are in Strasbourg (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- EuroAirport → Mulhouse (bus 11 + train): ≈ €9.50 total, hourly service outside business hours
- Tram day‑pass: €4.30 (≈ US$5) for unlimited rides (check)
Say or show
- Pardon — Excuse me / Sorry (pardon)
- Merci — Thank you (merci)
- C’est combien ? — How much is it? (c’est combien)
- Où est l’arrêt de tram ? — Where is the tram stop? (où est l’arrêt de tram)
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 Mulhouse. 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 · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 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
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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