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Fort of Mutzig

Fort de Mutzig, also known as 'Fort Kaiser Wilhelm II', is located near the town of Mutzig in the Bas-Rhin region of France. The fortress was built by the Germans towards the end of the 19th century and the purpose of Fort de Mutzig was to defend Strasbourg. Interestingly, it was the first new fortification to be built in German territory, following the invention of high explosives, which rendered many types of masonry fortifications obsolete at the stroke of a pen.

The beautiful scenery is also an experience in itself, so make sure you bring your camera along for the ride.

Obernai

Located 25 km southeast of the city of Strasbourg, in the heart of Alsace in France, the small town of Obernai is a nice stop on a driving holiday. The town has only about 11 000 inhabitants, but attracts plenty of tourists every year, not least because of its excellent wines and renowned gastronomy. Its location along the Alsace wine route also contributes to the influx of visitors. The larger city of Strasbourg, with the European Parliament and the European Court of Justice, has contributed to a revival of the formerly rural area.

Visit the Domaine de la Léonardsau museum and discover the town's old castles and ruins.

Bonhomme

Visit the small traditional village of Bonhomme, where you will find a few hotels, wine shops and restaurants. From here you can start a hiking or cycling tour to explore Alsace and the Vosges. In the Kayserberg Valley, between vineyards and mountains, you will discover on a hike the cultural richness and the beautiful nature of this region. You can hike in the Vosges National Park in Alsace or on trails through the vineyards - they are all well signposted. In winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are possible in the area. Find a family-friendly driving holiday with child-friendly hotels at Risskov.

Musée Les Secrets du Chocolat

Not far from Strasbourg, along the Colmar wine route, you counter a small chocolate museum, 'The Secrets of Chocolate', which is a truly unique place in Alsace. Experience the creation of chocolate and try the different types and learn the difference between the different cocoa beans and how they turn into chocolate.

Colmar

Colmar also has a "Petite Venise", or Little Venice, thanks to the location of the beautiful half-timbered houses that sit right on the river Launch and the many beautiful canals spreading like a net around the city centre, à la Venice. Try a boat trip up the river or explore the beautiful and well-preserved city, whose incredible richness and diversity is reflected in both the architecture and the city's distinctive history. Find child-friendly hotels for your trip at Risskov.

It certainly pays to bring a guidebook and read up on the charming half-timbered houses in the centre, each with a unique story to tell.

A trip to St Martin's Church in the centre of the city is certainly an experience too, and despite its large size, it is still considered just a church. Also visit the Unterlinden Museum, housed in an old monastery. It houses Issenheim's world-famous altarpiece and Martin Schongauer's Passion Altar, with its 24 paintings both front and back, among other things, and the museum's collection also houses a number of paintings and sculptures from the late Middle Ages to the Renaissance. There are also a number of modern works, so there really is something for every artistic taste. The old monastery certainly adds to the unique and exciting atmosphere of both the site and the exhibitions.

There are also plenty of charming little shops in Colmar, tucked away in the small streets, but it's in the old town that you'll find the best shopping. The many small shops with exquisite goods and interesting antique shops hide interesting stories to take home, so there are great opportunities to find just the little thing to give as a gift to someone special. There are also good opportunities to get something good to eat, and the excellent wines from the Rhine Valley in particular are likely to bring a few red cheeks.

Find cheap hotels near Colmar at Risskov and take the whole family on a summer, winter or autumn holiday in France.

EuropaPark Rust

Go on a cheap  car holiday in Europe and visit Germany's largest - and Europe's second most popular - amusement park! Here, the whole family can have a great experience with everything ranging from carousels and wild slides to adventures and virtual reality. EuropaPark Rust is an obvious destination for a visit during a family holiday.