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Husseren-les-Châteaux
Half a day is enough: walk the village, taste wine at Domaine Stintzi and see the view over the Alsatian plain. No need to sleep here.
Husseren-les-Châteaux is the highest wine village on the Alsatian Vineyard Route, 6 km south of Colmar. With 480 residents and more than twenty wine-growing families, the village offers a short walk past half-timbered houses, a neo-Gothic church and a panoramic view over the vineyards to the Black Forest. Most visitors spend 2–4 hours here as a stop on the wine route or as a short detour from Colmar.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (many wineries close or have limited hours)
- Airports
- BSL · SXB
- Nights
- 0
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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 Husseren-les-Châteaux, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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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 and ambulance · 112 European emergency (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.
- AirportBSL EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (About 1 h 15 min by car via A35).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable in 20 min.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café in Colmar€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Budget bedHostel bed in Colmar, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Colmar, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room in Colmar, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €60 (≈ US$70) · High €100 (≈ US$120)
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
- BSL EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (About 1 h 15 min by car via A35) · SXB Strasbourg Airport (About 1 h by car via A35)
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
Avoid
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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Nov
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
Avoid
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest May (11 rain days), driest Feb (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Husseren-les-Châteaux: next 7 days
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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)
8 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 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)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
11 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
10 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 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
The village is walkable in 20 min. A car is needed to reach it; parking is on the street.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 15 min
Car via D83, 10 min
Old town, Unterlinden Museum and the Little Venice quarter.
Eguisheim
goDoor to door: 10 min
Car via D83 and D14, 5 min
Half-timbered village and more wineries.
Door to door: 20 min
Car via D83 and D1b, 15 min
One of the most photographed wine villages.
Kaysersberg
goDoor to door: 20 min
Car via D83 and D10, 15 min
Castle ruins and a medieval bridge.
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.
Colmar
6 km (3.7 mi) north; best base for the wine route with hotels and restaurants.3.7 mi (6 km) north; best base for the wine route with hotels and restaurants.
Eguisheim
3 km (1.9 mi) north; a popular wine village with guesthouses.1.9 mi (3 km) north; a popular wine village with guesthouses.
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
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) (wine tasting, picnic)
- Mid
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) (winery visit, lunch at a nearby village)
- High
- €80 (≈ US$95)+ (private tasting, dinner at the hotel resort)
Trip budget
| Double room in Colmar1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €60 | €120 |
| Wine tasting at Domaine Stintzi2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| Lunch at a winstub in Eguisheim2 × €20 | €40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €30 |
| Trip total≈ €165 per person per day, bed included | €330≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; car rental and fuel excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Wine tasting (Domaine Stintzi) | €10 (≈ US$12) (check) |
| Glass of Alsace wine at a winstub | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Bottle of Crémant d'Alsace | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
| Bottle of Grand Cru | €15–30 (≈ US$18–35) |
| Coffee at a café in Colmar | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Winery hours are limited: Domaine Stintzi is open Mon–Sat 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–18:00; check others in advance.Winery hours are limited: Domaine Stintzi is open Mon–Sat 10:00 AM–12:00 PM and 2:00 PM–6:00 PM; check others in advance.
- No restaurant in the village (the hotel resort has an à la carte restaurant; check if open).
- The view is best in clear weather; low clouds can block the Black Forest panorama.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency
- 112
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À cette adresse, s'il vous plaîtTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency112
Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Colmar → Husseren-les-Châteaux by car: about 10 min, no toll
- Taxi from Colmar: €20–30 (≈ US$25–35) one way (check)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Un verre de vin, s'il vous plaît — A glass of wine, please (uhn vair duh van, seel voo play)
- Combien ? — How much? (kohm-byen)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo sohn lay twah-let)
English is not widely spoken in the village; basic French phrases help.
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 Husseren-les-Châteaux. 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 Nov–Mar (many wineries close or have limited hours) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Domaine Stintzi and Église Saint-Pancrace with verified hours.
- Walking route with viewpoint coordinates and photo spots.
- Wine-tasting booking fixture for Domaine Stintzi.
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