| Alsace's Route du Vin (Wine Route), spanning from | | | | Schwede who lived during Maxmillian's time. |
| Marlenheim near Strasbourg to Mulhouse and boasting | | | | Situated in a historically strategic location, Kaysersberg |
| over 60 traditional wine-producing towns, is one of the | | | | took on real importance in the middle Ages. The high |
| most charming regions in Western Europe. This 170 km | | | | fortress that dominates the city serves as a reminder |
| strip, which runs along the Vosges Mountains, offers | | | | of its past. The name Kaysersberg (emperors mount) |
| visitors an authentic Alsace experience. Visitors are | | | | comes from the fortress, acquired by the Roman |
| drawn to the area not only for the villages, gorgeous | | | | Empire in 1227. The town developed around the |
| houses and numerous vineyards that offer free | | | | fortress and became an imperial city with walls and |
| degustations, but also for the host of outdoor activities | | | | towers. Today Kaysersberg seems more appropriate |
| on offer. | | | | as the perfect setting for an Alsatian festival with its |
| Situated in the heart of the Alsace vineyards, | | | | medieval atmosphere and charm. |
| Kaysersberg, in the Ribeauville-Riquewehr region of | | | | Although over 50 varieties of "grand cru" wines are |
| the Route is a veritable feast for the eyes. The rustic | | | | produced in the area, the Tokay wine is Kaysersberg |
| beauty of its lush green landscapes, its rolling hills and | | | | specialty. The village is perfect for visiting any time but |
| endless vineyards captivate and delight the senses. | | | | is at its most attractive in September when the |
| Considered one of the most beautiful towns on the | | | | harvest is under way. |
| wine route, un-touristy Kaisersberg is picture perfect. | | | | Tucked between green mountains, the surrounding |
| It's half-timbered and stone buildings, magnificent | | | | area of the Route du Vin offers a huge range of |
| churches, multi- colored roofs, bridges over small | | | | outdoor activities. This is the perfect base for hiking |
| streams and rivers, castle ruins, courtyards with | | | | between the villages which are situated only 2-3 km. |
| flowers, clean cobblestone streets and walls and | | | | from each other. Hiking routes and horse riding trails, |
| gates and fountains - it's all here and just can't be beat! | | | | marked out by the Club Vosgien are legion here. Ski |
| A former imperial town, Kaysersberg has succeeded | | | | resorts offer a remarkable variety of winter sports |
| in retaining its medieval splendor and owes its | | | | and airborne activities, such as paragliding and |
| distinctive identification to the double-gabled, | | | | parachuting are perfect in this area. |
| well-preserved Gothic houses and numerous buildings | | | | With more than 2000 km of greenways, biking routes, |
| dating from the 15th to 17th century. | | | | cycling paths and lanes, Alsace is France's |
| History has certainly left is mark here - from Dr. Albert | | | | bike-friendliest region. Young and old, fast and slow, |
| Schweitzer, who was born here, and the museum in | | | | riders and families share the extensive network that |
| his name which reminds us that the Nobel Peace prize | | | | links villages and vistas of amazing beauty, making |
| started in Kaysersberg, to the town's leading grape | | | | cycling the best way by far, to visit this very unique |
| variety, the Pinot Gris. Legend has it that the first vines | | | | region of France. |
| were brought here from Hungary by Lazare de | | | | |