I have been doing some reading and have these towns all quite interesting. Which is more quaint and picturesque? Which of the following would you stay in?
Colmar, Equisheim in France or Staufen in Gremany?
Posted by
Cedar Park, TX, USA
32 posts
Having been to both Colmar and Staufen, I would say that Staufen wins the quaint and picturesque award. Had a delightful stay there. Drove to some areas nearby to do things, but loved coming back to Staufen. Another possibility would be Cochem in Germany. Right on the river.
Posted by
Cedar Park, TX, USA
32 posts
Just checked and we stayed in Hotel Hirschen in Staufen in 2008. Were treated royally and loved the restaurant. We stayed in Hotel Lohspeicher in Cochem. Loved them both.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32206 posts
gordon, My suggestion would also be Colmar. It's large enough that it has a variety of nice restaurants and good Hotels, but small enough to be easily walkable. I was there last year, and really enjoyed my stay! Happy travels!
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Park City, Utah
1 posts
Stay in Colmar. It is a lovely town and his nice restaurants and hotels. But definitely plan a visit to Eguisheim and walk through its streets. This quaint town consists of three concentric circles of houses and streets with an outer protective wall. The fortified architecture is fascinating. There are not many shops or cultural items for sale. But there were several storks nests high on the roofs.
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victoria, bc, canada
23 posts
Our family, 2 adults, a ten yr old girl and 14 yr old boy stayed in Colmar and loved it. We took a little boat trip down the teeny weeny canal that wound through the old town and stayed in an old hotel recommended by RS. It is a great little town.