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Best things to do in Mulhouse | Tips for visiting Mulhouse

Mulhouse is one of the prettiest towns to visit in Alsace! Do not expect as many half-timbered houses as in Strasbourg or Colmar; there are fewer. Nevertheless, Mulhouse is an exciting place to visit in Alsace. So, what are the best things to do in Mulhouse? What are the best places to eat local Alsatian cuisine and the hotels to stay in Mulhouse? Let’s find out together!

  1. How to visit Mulhouse? 🤩
  2. Nice places where to eat in Mulhouse 😋
  3. Hotels to stay in Mulhouse 📍
  4. What else to do in Alsace and around Mulhouse? 🏰

1. Visiting Mulhouse: TOP 7 things to do!

Here is our TOP 7 things to do to visit Mulhouse in one day or a weekend in Alsace.

  1. Discovering the historic center of Mulhouse
  2. Visiting the Cité de l’Automobile, claimed as the most beautiful car collection in the world!
  3. Visiting the Train City
  4. Immerse yourself in the world of the Little Prince (buy entrance tickets to the Parc du Petit Prince)
  5. Discovering the many Gothic churches of Mulhouse
  6. Visiting the zoological and botanical park of Mulhouse
  7. Going to the Mulhouse Christmas market (in December)

2. Nice places where to eat in Mulhouse

Here are some places to eat delicious meals while you visit Mulhouse.

Chez Auguste (11 Rue Poincaré): a restaurant that serves delicious seasonal meals in a friendly and welcoming setting.

Le Cercle (1 Rue des Tondeurs): a cozy bistro with a terrace, an excellent place to eat in Mulhouse!

Mealtin’Potes (6 Rue des Halles): a family restaurant with a terrace and delicious and beautifully served dishes. A pleasure for both the eyes and the tastebuds!

3. Best places where to stay to visit Mulhouse

Here are some hotels and apartments in Mulhouse where you can stay.

The Best Western of Mulhouse is quite well located, a little away from the hyper center, and offers double rooms but also rooms with 2 single beds. It is an excellent place to stay in Mulhouse at less than 70 euros per night for two.

If you want to visit Mulhouse as a couple, you can opt for the Hotel Du Parc. The decor is splendid. You will love this place, and have a great weekend!

If you come to Mulhouse with your family and want accommodation with a kitchen, here is an example of an apart-hotel that you might like: Residhotel.

4. What else to do in Alsace and around Mulhouse?

The Alsace Wine Route passes not far from Mulhouse. You can make a slight detour to visit Mulhouse if you are going on a road trip in Alsace on the Wine Route.

Cities like Strasbourg or Colmar are close. In December, you can visit the 3 Christmas markets in these three cities to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the end-of-the-year celebrations as much as possible! 🙂

By train. Going to Mulhouse by train from Strasbourg is about 1 hour and 38 minutes from Colmar.

By car. Count 1h20 from Strasbourg and less than 1h from Colmar.

Discover our best places and ideas for visits to Strasbourg in the blog post: Best things to do in Strasbourg.

The Alsace region also has castles! So, if you have more than one weekend ahead of you (ideally one week), you can plan the discovery of several castles like the Haut-Koenigsbourg, and also the beautiful towns and villages of Alsace.


If you want to visit Mulhouse during the weekend, you will undoubtedly have a good time. The city center of Mulhouse is beautiful. It is a pleasant city to discover and live in.

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Louis and Emilie

We once heard visitors in Paris saying that the French are not the most welcoming people. It made us sad. That's why we started this blog! So you can get the best information for your travel to France! Of course, we love Paris. We have lived in multiple areas, from Canal St Martin to right next to the Eiffel Tower. We also explore regions of France whenever we can. Our favorites for a weekend away from Paris are Etretat and Mont Saint Michel. The beautiful French Riviera is a marvelous place to explore for a week.

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