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Visiting Alsace: Haguenau

Just a 25-minute drive north of Strasbourg, the town of Haguenau was founded by the German dukes in the 12th Century and passed between Germany and France until it was finally annexed by the French in 1919. The town is surrounded by a vast forest, making it the ideal getaway for outdoor enthusiasts looking for a walking holiday. Haguenau is also a popular destination for history enthusiasts as there are many monuments in the town centre dedicated to various periods of its turbulent history.

Hotels in Haguenau

Haguenau’s hotels offer midrange accommodation in the city’s quiet spots, all within walking distance of many landmarks and sights, which is ideal for families as well as business guests. After a productive meeting in the hotel’s spacious meeting rooms with WiFi, you might find time to take a wander around the Museum of Alsace or enjoy a dip in Nautiland’s pools and hot tubs before retiring to watch a movie in your comfortable room.

Getting to Strasbourg from Haguenau

You could get a taxi out to Haguenau, but many visitors hire a car, giving them the chance to explore the countryside and make the 30-minute drive to Strasbourg easier. You could also hop on the direct train from Haguenau Station, which takes around 35 minutes.

Things to See and Do in Haguenau

Strolling around Haguenau’s pedestrianised centre and hopping between its many shops and bars is a great way to spend a day, especially when the biweekly market is on. The city’s Alsatian Museum is housed in the former chancellery and displays many everyday items from the 19th Century. To go further back in time, visit the Haguenau History Museum, whose exhibitions cover epochs from the Stone Age right up to the present day.

Out and About in the Haguenau’s Countryside

France’s fourth largest forest, Haguenau Forest, is popular with hikers, cyclists and horse riders. There are play areas dotted throughout the area as well as sport tracks and nature trails. One of the forest’s main attractions is the Great Oak, a trunk of a large ancient oak tree close to the Chapel of St. Arbogas.