What to see in Marlenheim
For your next stay in Alsace, make a stopover in Marlenheim! The northern gateway to the Alsace wine route, it is also the gateway to the Mossig et Vignoble destination. You’re sure to fall in love with the variety of rolling countryside on offer in this town just 20 km from Strasbourg. Bordered by vineyards, forest landscapes can be seen in the distance, reminiscent of the Vosges forest massif.
You’re planning to visit Marlenheim soon, but you’re wondering what to do.
Things to do in Marlenheim
Of course, if you’re in Marlenheim, the first thing you can do is go and meet the local winegrowers. Yes, they often come from generations of local producers. They’ll tell you all about Alsatian grape varieties! You’ll learn just as much about the history of their family business.
Wine tasting in Marlenheim
Where do you start when you’re at the very beginning of the wine route? You can, of course, let yourself be guided through the narrow streets of the town centre, strolling past the shops that adorn the main rue du Général de Gaulle. Book a wine and sparkling wine tasting session at Maison Arthur Metz, whose speciality is “Ice” sparkling wine. The original designs of their bottles will not leave you indifferent! Discover the Mosbach wine cellar, whose white lettering across the vineyards of the Marlenberg is impossible to ignore. In a warm, rustic setting, you’ll want to find out more about this family history. Of course, you can’t finish without a tasting at Domaine Xavier Muller, which welcomes you to a restored mill surrounded by greenery. Renowned for having been voted the best Sylvaner in the world in 2020, you’re bound to want to try it!
A host of wonderful winegrowers will welcome you during your stay, so explore the destination’s various estates and wine cellars.
What to see in Marlenheim
When you arrive at the tourist office just behind Marlenheim town hall, book a guided tour with the volunteers from the “P’tit musée alsacien”! In an old renovated stable, you’ll be able to recount some wonderful anecdotes from the past about Alsace’s ancestors. It’s more than a museum, it’s a living exhibition, as everything is a relic recovered by the team of volunteers! You’ll discover an authentic and traditional piece of Alsatian culture.
What walks can you do in Marlenheim?
You’ll dream of strolling through the vineyards. Before your eyes, a carpet of greenery will cover the surrounding villages. You’ll love the variety of landscapes, from the natural beauty of Alsace’s vineyards to the remote forests that invite you to get lost. Follow the Riewerle trail, which will take you to the Marlenberg chapel overlooking the charming town of Marlenheim. You can then walk through the vineyards back to the town centre. And why not go further afield? You can extend your walk by branching off into the neighbouring villages, which are just as inspiring in their beauty.
Where to eat in Marlenheim
Savour delicious Alsatian specialities in a cosy restaurant run by a brother and sister at the foot of the Kronthal, the beautiful sandstone cliff that was used to build Strasbourg cathedral, discover Marlex.
Did you know?
the Kronthal is a real playground for the most experienced climbers*.
- In the heart of the town centre, enjoy market cuisine at the Relais des saveurs.
- To tempt your taste buds, book a gourmet meal at the Michelin-starred Le Cerf restaurant.
- Delight your stomach at l’Arbre Vert with its gourmet menus.
- Let yourself be seduced by even more restaurants!
* Caution: self-guided climbing
