My wife and I are considering spending about a week (7–8 nights) split between Strasbourg and Colmar. In the past, our European trips have involved a lot of moving around and packing in destinations. This trip will be different: we’ll be traveling with an infant, and it will be our first European trip as parents. Because of that, we’re intentionally aiming for a slower, “live like a local” pace—settling into one region rather than hopping from place to place.
We briefly considered Bruges and Ghent in Brussles, but I keep coming back to the Alsace region. It really seems to offer the mix of beauty, culture, and manageable distances we’re looking for.
Our plan would be to fly into Frankfurt and take the train down. From what I’ve read, both Strasbourg and Colmar offer plenty of easy half-day trips, and we’re completely comfortable with a daily rhythm of breakfast, walking and exploring, heading back for a nap, and then going out again for dinner. We’ve traveled at a similar pace before (including Croatia while my wife was pregnant), so we know that style works well for us.
I’d love some input from those familiar with the region: is there enough to do in Alsace to comfortably fill a full week without feeling rushed or repetitive? We’re not looking to over-schedule, but we also don’t want to feel like we’ve “seen everything” in just a few days. Any thoughts or experiences would be greatly appreciated.