Eguisheim, a charming combination of past and present on a campsite

Le village d'Eguisheim © iStock

 

Perfectly situated on the Alsace Wine Route, the charming village of Eguisheim is part of the Haut-Rhin and the Grand Est region. A firm favourite with holidaymakers, Eguisheim has won countless medals in major awards and other competitions, including the Most Beautiful Villages in France award in 2003 and the flower award in 1989 and 2006. Famous the world over as the origin of the Alsatian vineyards, strolling through the village's narrow streets and flower-filled balconies is a real pleasure. The campsite is the ideal starting point for discovering this Alsatian jewel.

Campsites in Eguisheim

There is just one campsite in Eguisheim, the Trois Châteaux *** campsite, which has around ten rentals and 133 pitches, as well as an artisanal bollard for camper vans located within the grounds. There are activities for children and teenagers, table tennis and barbecues are permitted. The sanitary facilities are heated for your comfort.

There's a wide choice of campsites near Eguisheim. We have selected some of them to help you visit the village in the best possible conditions.

The Suzel campsite **** in Sainte-Croix-en-Plaine is just 6 km from the village of Eguisheim. In the midst of a rich natural landscape, we offer you a relaxing and peaceful holiday. There's a heated outdoor swimming pool and a paddling pool. Colmar is just 10 km away. Evening entertainment, dancing and shows are on offer during the summer season.

The campsite's aquatic area, for the enjoyment of young and old alike.© SUZEL (Sainte-Croix-en-Plaine - 68)

Camping de l'Ill - Colmar *** is in Horbourg-Wihr, just a few minutes' walk from Colmar and only 10 km from Eguisheim. It is open from April to early January and offers comfortable accommodation including wooden chalets and even gypsy caravans if you prefer an unusual type of rental. There's a swimming pool and a paddling pool, as well as a convenience store, a café-resto, pizzas and aperitif platters - everything you need to feel like you're on holiday.

Places in Eguisheim not to be missed

Built around its castle, the village of Eguisheim was designed with streets running in concentric circles around it. Some of these streets are named after grape varieties, a tribute to the fact that the first vines in Alsace were planted here. The streets closest to the château invite you to stroll through the narrow cobbled streets lined with colorful old timber-framed houses, like a link between the past and the present. Some of them date back to the 16th century, and their balconies adorned with abundant geraniums add an extra splash of color to the neat, smart décor of this pretty village.

One of Eguisheim's colourful, flower-filled streets© iStock

The Place du Château Saint-Léon is Eguisheim's central square, with its castle, chapel and fountain, all in neo-Romanesque style and typical of Alsatian architecture. All that remains of the old 13th-century castle is a section of the surrounding wall, and the new fortified town can only be visited from the outside.

 

The central square with the castle, chapel, and fountain in the foreground © iStock

An undeniable wine-growing village, Eguisheim proudly reveals its almost 340 hectares of vines, which have been planted here since the 6th century. The Grands Crus d'Eguisheim welcome the curious along a trail that introduces them to the different grape varieties of Alsace. You can also learn a lot about the work of the winegrowers, who offer free guided tours during the summer. The walk offers a magnificent view of the village of Eguisheim and its vineyards, as well as the three châteaux. It's a different, fun way to discover Alsatian wine.

View of the vineyards and Les Trois Châteaux© iStock

Saints-Pierre-et-Paul Church has been listed as a historic monument for 90 years. Its original tympanum is well worth admiring, as is the bell tower topped by a stork's nest that inspired the illustrator Hansi.

by a stork's nest at Saints-Pierre-et-Paul church© iStock

On the heights of Eguisheim, Les Trois Châteaux, of which all that remains today are the pink sandstone keeps, are situated at a height of over 590 metres. You can get there on foot, which makes for a lovely hike in an unspoilt natural setting that is relatively difficult for children to access. The road is closed from November to March. The view over the plain from the top is superb. Access to the châteaux is free.

One of the Trois Châteaux towers© iStock