""Cute" doesn't do it justice" Top 5 Page for this destination Alsace by rexvaughan

Alsace Travel Guide: 2,241 reviews and 5,540 photos

Village of Hunawihr

This is an amazingly delightful little village and has a lot to offer. The whole town is surrounded by vineyards which produce delicious Alsatian wines. We stopped here on a short trip on the Route du Vin and ended up spending half the day exploring its wonderful sights and features.

Brilliant town

Hunawihr from above

This photo is looking down from the road which led into the town. I had never heard of it (and still can't pronounce it correctly), but found it most delightful.

Butterflies, Storks, Cormorants and more

Butterfly center

Sometimes not doing your homework before you go pays off. We had no idea that this little town had a small but magnificent 16th Century fortified church, a butterfly center and a Stork Reintroduction Center and were delighted with all of them. I have more on them in the "Must See" tips.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great variety of things to enjoy
In a nutshell:Lush vineyards, lovely villages, great art

Last visit to Alsace: Jul 1998
Intro Updated Jul 26, 2004
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Written Jun 9, 2004

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Comments (16)

balhannah Dec 27, 2009 at 9:24 PM Report Abuse

The Astronomical clock would be worth seeing. sounds like a nice area to visit.
Yaqui Nov 8, 2008 at 6:25 PM Report Abuse

I agree with Deecat! What a absolute delight! Something to be said about these wonderful villages or towns. They are little treasures that are undiscovered! Thanks for sharing!
SteveOSF Aug 6, 2008 at 12:45 PM Report Abuse

An excellent page. This looks like such a beautiful spot to visit.
Pawtuxet Jun 19, 2008 at 5:29 AM Report Abuse

Lovely town. We passed thru briefly and I'm sure we missed many wonderful things. The astrological clock is fascinating. Thanks for the view.
deecat May 28, 2006 at 12:36 PM Report Abuse

What a delight this must have been...the way I love to travel...some small villages, wine, surprises such as the butterflies and stork nests. I LOL about the "pork" incident.
mustertal Apr 20, 2006 at 1:14 AM Report Abuse

The Alsace is my favorite part of France. So many pretty villages.
VeronicaG Dec 3, 2005 at 12:34 PM Report Abuse

You must have been very patient and quick to get such gorgeous photos of the butterflies--and the storks---I would have loved to see them!!
BerniShand Dec 10, 2004 at 2:29 PM Report Abuse

finding places like Huniwahr is pure serendipity, but France is full of hidden treasures, come to England soon, l`ll show you round our ancient church, we have an angel ceiling you`d love. Wonderful page Rex
jamiesno Dec 7, 2004 at 3:25 PM Report Abuse

It's cool learning of these places I had not heard of!!! Thank Rex!!
madamx Nov 10, 2004 at 9:29 PM Report Abuse

That butterfly and orchid pic is absolutely gorgeous! I hope you have framed it. ~ Helen