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Ribeauvillé
Half a day for the town and a castle hike, or a full day if you add a winery stop. One night is enough; base in Colmar or Strasbourg for longer stays.
Ribeauvillé is a well-preserved Alsatian wine-route town with three castle ruins above it, a pipers' festival in early September and a Michelin-starred restaurant 10 km east. Most visitors spend 3–5 hours walking the old streets and hiking to one or two castles, then move on.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct, Dec (Christmas markets)
- avoid Jan–Feb (many restaurants and wineries close)
- Airports
- SXB · BSL
- Nights
- 1
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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 Ribeauvillé, 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
- SafetyRibeauvillé is a safe small town.
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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.
- AirportSXB Strasbourg Airport (About 60 km (37 mi) north; direct shuttle to Strasbourg station, then train to Colmar or Sélestat.).SXB Strasbourg Airport (About 37 mi (60 km) north; direct shuttle to Strasbourg station, then train to Colmar or Sélestat.).
- Getting aroundThe old town is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café crème)€2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi€15–25 (≈ US$18–30)
- Metro or bus rideGlass of local Riesling or Gewurztraminer€4–7 (≈ US$5–9)
- Museum or sight ticketCastle ruin entryFree (check)
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a guesthouse, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedDouble room in a guesthouse, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
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 (About 60 km (37 mi) north; direct shuttle to Strasbourg station, then train to Colmar or Sélestat.) · BSL EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (About 75 km (47 mi) south; direct bus to Colmar, then local train.)SXB Strasbourg Airport (About 37 mi (60 km) north; direct shuttle to Strasbourg station, then train to Colmar or Sélestat.) · BSL EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (About 47 mi (75 km) south; direct bus to Colmar, then local train.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
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7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
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16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
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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 (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 (8). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ribeauvillé: 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)
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7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Mar
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20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
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24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Nov
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3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
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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 old town is walkable. To reach the castle trailhead, walk 15 min north-west from the centre. A car is useful for visiting nearby villages (Riquewihr, Hunawihr).
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Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 20 min by car, 35 min by bus
Car: 5 km (3.1 mi) south on D106. Bus: line 106 from Ribeauvillé, about 15 min.Car: 3.1 mi (5 km) south on D106. Bus: line 106 from Ribeauvillé, about 15 min.
Another wine-route town; combine with Ribeauvillé in one half-day.
Door to door: 25 min by car, 40 min by train
Car: 15 km (9.3 mi) south on D106. Train: from Ribeauvillé station to Colmar, about 20 min.Car: 9.3 mi (15 km) south on D106. Train: from Ribeauvillé station to Colmar, about 20 min.
Larger town with museums and a well-preserved old quarter.
Door to door: 1 h by car, 1.5 h by train
Car: 60 km (37 mi) north via A35. Train: from Ribeauvillé to Strasbourg via Sélestat, about 1 h 10 min.Car: 37 mi (60 km) north via A35. Train: from Ribeauvillé to Strasbourg via Sélestat, about 1 h 10 min.
Full day; cathedral, Petite France and the European quarter.
Eguisheim
goDoor to door: 20 min by car, 1 h by bus
Car: 10 km (6.2 mi) south-west via D106 and D14. Bus: line 106 to Colmar, then line 208, about 50 min.Car: 6.2 mi (10 km) south-west via D106 and D14. Bus: line 106 to Colmar, then line 208, about 50 min.
Circular village with wineries; combine with Colmar.
Kaysersberg
goDoor to door: 15 min by car, 1 h by bus
Car: 8 km (5 mi) west via D106 and D28. Bus: line 106 to Colmar, then line 207, about 1 h.Car: 5 mi (8 km) west via D106 and D28. Bus: line 106 to Colmar, then line 207, about 1 h.
Half-timbered town with a castle ruin and a fortified bridge.
Door to door: 15 min by car, 20 min by train
Car: 12 km (7.5 mi) north on D106. Train: from Ribeauvillé to Sélestat, about 10 min.Car: 7.5 mi (12 km) north on D106. Train: from Ribeauvillé to Sélestat, about 10 min.
Medieval library and the Sainte-Foy church; quick stop.
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.
Town centre
Wine bars and bakeries within walking distance; parking can be tight.
Colmar (15 km south)
More hotels and better train connections; day-trip to Ribeauvillé by car or bus.
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
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a guesthouse1 × 1 night × €110 | €110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €120 | €240 |
| Train Colmar–Ribeauvillé, one way2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| Bus Ribeauvillé–Riquewihr, one way2 × €3 · check | €6 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €15 | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €40 |
| Trip total≈ €218 per person per day, bed included | €436≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café crème) | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Flammekueche (Alsatian tart) | €8–14 (≈ US$10–17) |
| Glass of local Riesling or Gewurztraminer | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Bottle of wine from a local producer | €8–20 (≈ US$10–25) |
| 5 km taxi | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Bus ride (local line) | €2–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Castle ruin entry | Free (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Castle trails are unpaved and steep in sections; wear sturdy shoes.
- Many shops and restaurants close on Mondays and Tuesdays outside summer.
- The pipers' festival (first weekend of September) draws crowds; book accommodation months ahead.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Fire and ambulance
- 18
- European emergency
- 112
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Emergency
- Police17
- Fire and ambulance18
- European emergency112
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Colmar → Ribeauvillé, train: about €5 (≈ US$6), about 20 min (check)
- Ribeauvillé → Riquewihr, bus: about €3 (≈ US$4), about 15 min (check)
- Taxi Ribeauvillé centre → castle trailhead: €10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
Say or show
- Bonjour — Hello (bohn-zhoor)
- Merci — Thank you (mair-see)
- Combien ça coûte ? — How much is it? (kom-byen sa koot)
- Un verre de Riesling, s'il vous plaît — A glass of Riesling, please (uhn vair duh rees-ling, seel voo pleh)
- Où sont les toilettes ? — Where is the toilet? (oo son lay twah-let)
Most locals speak some English in tourist areas, but a few 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 Ribeauvillé. 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 (Christmas markets) · avoid Jan–Feb (many restaurants and wineries close) · 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
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the three castle ruins with trail conditions and opening hours.
- Eat page for Auberge de l'Ill with reservation link and menu prices.
- Festival page for Fête des Ménétriers with dates and ticket info.
- Wine-route itinerary linking Ribeauvillé, Riquewihr and Hunawihr.
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