What to Visit Around Villa Avril
Located in the heart of Alsace, Villa Avril & Spa is the perfect starting point to discover the region’s most beautiful sites and attractions. Just minutes from the villa, guests can explore the famous Alsace Wine Route, known for its picturesque villages, vineyards, and traditional half-timbered houses.
Within a short drive, you can visit Ribeauvillé, Riquewihr, and Obernai, three of the most charming villages in Alsace. The city of Colmar, only 15 minutes away, offers canals, colorful houses, and a historic old town full of character. Strasbourg, the capital of Alsace, is just 30 minutes away and is known for its cathedral, cultural heritage, and gastronomy.
Only 10 minutes from the villa, the Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle is one of the most visited monuments in Alsace and offers breathtaking views over the region.
For families and thrill seekers, Europa-Park, one of Europe’s most famous theme parks, is located just 40 minutes away by car.
Villa Avril & Spa is ideally located to experience the best of Alsace, combining nature, culture, gastronomy, and entertainment.
Haut-Koenigsbourg castle
Overlooking the plain of Alsace and 10 minutes by car from La Villa Avril, the Castle of Haut Koenigsbourg is the most famous fortified castle in Alsace and one of the most visited monuments. The Haut Koenigsbourg castle was completely restored at the request of Emperor William II from 1900, which makes it original and attractive, despite the controversies surrounding the restoration. An unmissable monument.
Europa park-Rulantica
30 minutes by car from La Villa Avril & Spa, voted the best leisure park in the world, Europa-Park. France, England, Iceland or Ireland, Europa-Park offers the possibility of discovering the architectural, cultural and gastronomic diversity of Europe through 15 European themed districts. You can also visit Rulantica, the new indoor water park at Europa Park.
Alsace Wines road
Villa Avril is located in the middle of the Alsace wine road. It meanders over 170 km from the North to the South of Alsace, following the colors of its vines and its 7 grape varieties (Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot noir, gris or blanc, Muscat and Sylvaner).
On its hillsides, dungeons and castles emerge, while the villages with their colorful and flowery houses nestle behind their ramparts. To the south, you will visit Ribeauvillé, Riquewirh, Colmar, Kaysesberg and Eguisheim. To the north you will find Barr, Dambach la Ville but also Obernai (20 minutes) and Strasbourg (40 minutes)
Sélestat old town
Nature park
