Located in the southern part of the Alsace region, close to the French borders with Germany and Switzerland, Mulhouse is a city steeped in history and one where visitors can immerse themselves in cultural heritage that stretches back to medieval times and beyond. It’s also a city with plenty to please the eye, from picturesque cobbled streets to well preserved architectural treasures.

Mulhouse caters to visitors of all ages and backgrounds, and families with children are just as likely to find things to entertain themselves as culture-seeking individual travellers. The city’s zoo and botanical garden is one of the most popular attractions, offering widespread appeal across its visitor base, while outdoor activities such as go-karting, horseback riding and cycling are also good all-rounders.

For culture, the city has a highly impressive selection of museums covering a broad range of topics. The Automobile Museum (Musée de l’Automobile) is a must for car enthusiasts, while the fascinating Francais du Chemin de Fer Museum, the national rail museum, is a delight for train-spotters. Art enthusiasts will find both the Bartholdi Museum and the Mulhouse Fine Arts Museum (Musée des Beaux-Arts de Mulhouse) of interest.

With the Alsace region, of which Mulhouse is a part, having a reputation for such great cuisine, visitors will not be surprised to learn that the city has an excellent dining scene offering some fantastic local fare. Restaurants are abundant across the city, and eating out is a favourite pastime of the locals. With both beer and wine produced in the region, visitors can be sure of something tasty to accompany their food.

Well-geared to catering to tourists, Mulhouse offers a good selection of accommodation options including establishments in a variety of price ranges. Novotel operates a franchise in Mullhouse and there are plenty of reputable independent hotels, also.

For overseas visitors, Mulhouse is best reached via either a direct flight to the city’s own airport or a flight to Paris followed by a domestic air transfer (or transfer by bus or train). Visitors coming from neighbouring countries or from within France can take advantage of a good network of bus and train connections with the city. Once in Mulhouse, the local bus services provide an easy means of getting around.

Alsace’s climate is cooler and wetter than that of coastal regions, and Mulhouse consequently experiences warm summers, cold winters and regular rainfall throughout the year.

The summer season sees the highest temperatures, with the mercury hitting the mid-20s (°C) in July and August. Temperatures in the months either side are several degrees lower, but still comfortably warm. June and July are the wettest months of the year by a distinct margin.

The winter is the driest season, with January through March bringing the least amount of rain. Biting cold weather is typical of this period, with temperatures often reaching several degrees below 0°C.