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Voykit pocket guide · France
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.
- Country
- France
- Best months
- May–Oct, Dec
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb
- 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 €55–85 excl. bed · Mid €85–130 excl. bed · High €130+ 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 · Fire 18 · Medical 15
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Flammekueche (tarte flambée) | €8–12 |
| Choucroute (sauerkraut with pork) | €12–18 |
| Glass of Riesling | €5–8 |
| Parking (paid lot) | €10–15 per day |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- SXB · Strasbourg Airport
- 68 km (42 mi) by car or bus to Riquewihr42 mi (68 km) by car or bus to Riquewihr
Typical fares
- Bus #106 Colmar → Riquewihr (round‑trip)
- about €8 per person (check)
- Parking lot near Hotel Le Schoenenbourg
- ≈ €12 per day
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
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.
See and do
Known for
- Half‑timbered houses
- Alsace wine route
- Choucroute and flammekueche
- Stork plushies
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Strasbourg | Bus #106 to Colmar, then TER train to Strasbourg (≈1 h total) | ≈2 h |
| Colmar | Bus #106 directly to Colmar (≈30 min) | ≈45 min |
| Sélestat | Bus #106 to Colmar, then regional train to Sélestat (≈1 h) | ≈2 h |
Sleep
- 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
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Pardonpardon |
| Thank you | Mercimerci |
| How much is it? | C’est combien ?say kɛ̃ kɔ̃byen |
| Where is the bathroom? | Où sont les toilettes ?u sɔ̃ le twalɛt |
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
- 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.
Riquewihr is low‑risk; main concerns are steep streets, limited parking and occasional pickpocketing in crowded markets.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Riquewihr yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Half‑timbered houses
- Alsace wine route
- Choucroute and flammekueche
- Stork plushies
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Riquewihr official website: riquewihr.fr/
- Wikivoyage: Riquewihr, revision 5127579 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5127579
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/riquewihr). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.