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Activities for your vacation

Discover beautiful Alsace

When you stay at the Refuge, you are located in Alsace, but also at the foot of the Vosges mountains.

Imagine the number of possibilities available to you for your leisure activities!

Winter and summer, you always have a multitude of activities and places to discover.

Discover the typical villages of Alsace,

the wine route, the castles…

Near the Refuge

Activities for all ages and tastes

Depending on your interests, you have the option of visiting different places. You can reach them quite quickly by car.

• The silver mines at Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

• Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle

• The stork park

• Monkey Mountain   

• The eagle aviary

• Numerous museums including the Oberlin Museum in Waldersbach, the house of Doctor Schweitzer…

Each year, Sainte-Marie aux Mines takes on European dimensions

In June , with the mineral fair: information on the official website

In September , with the European Patchwork Meeting, because the city is the birthplace of the Amish movement

If you enjoy relaxing, you can stay inside or take advantage of the outdoor space. Attention pétanque enthusiasts, a court is available!

FOR ATHLETES AND YOUNG PEOPLE

For sports enthusiasts and young people, the region is full of activities.

Hiking, tennis, horse riding, cycling, quad biking, go-karting, swimming pool… it has everything!

In winter, you can even enjoy skiing, sledding, and snowshoeing; the nearest slopes are just 5 km away. So get ready for some great times in our region. Thrill-seekers will be in their element!

In summer, for those who prefer to relax, the swimming pool in Sainte-Marie aux Mines is the perfect place to cool off! Hiking offers the opportunity to discover nature and magnificent landscapes.

You will have the opportunity to spend pleasant moments and fully enjoy your leisure time during your stay with us!

For children

Alsace and the Vosges offer points of interest for children

Fraispertuis amusement park, the monkey mountain, the eagle sanctuary…

The making of sweets, gingerbread, the bakery museum…

Europa Park in Rust, Germany.

Local artisans give demonstrations of candy making, gingerbread making, pottery making…