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Kaysersberg

Wine village with a craft market and a castle above it; 1 night, with Riquewihr as a side trip. Below: 5 sights, 1 outdoor spot and 2 bars & cafés, plus how Kaysersberg fits into a longer trip.

Plan Kaysersberg with friends Browse 9 places

Places: 9
Curated routes: 1
Best season: Late Nov – Dec 24
Warmest month: July
Coolest month: January
Wettest month: May

Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages for Colmar, the nearest city we track.

Things to do in Kaysersberg

9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.

See

The landmarks we would not skip in Kaysersberg across Centre and Riquewihr. All 5 are free to visit.

Photo: Arnaud 25 · CC BY-SA 4.0
See
Kaysersberg Christmas market
A small craft-focused market along the main street and around the Holy Cross church.
Tip Traditionally open Friday to Sunday only; confirm the year's dates.
- Centre
- Free
- 1.5 hr
- Late afternoon
Photo: Gzen92 · CC BY-SA 4.0
See
Église Sainte-Croix
The town church, with a carved and gilded wooden altarpiece from the early 16th century.
- Centre
- Free
- 20 min
See
Pont fortifié
A 16th-century fortified stone bridge over the Weiss, with a small chapel niche on its parapet.
- Centre
- Free
- 10 min
Photo: Arnaud 25 · CC BY-SA 4.0
See
Riquewihr Christmas market
Stalls fill the walled village's main street and the courtyard of the Château des Wurtemberg.
Tip Arrive before 11 am on weekends; the car parks fill fast.
- Riquewihr
- Free
- 2 hr
- Morning
Photo: Zairon · CC BY-SA 4.0
See
Dolder
Riquewihr's half-timbered gate tower from 1291, at the top of the main street, with a small museum inside.
- Riquewihr
- Free
- 20 min

Outdoors

Trails, views and open space in and around Kaysersberg.

Photo: Krzysztof Golik · CC BY-SA 4.0
Outdoors
Château du Schlossberg
A ruined 13th-century castle with a round keep above the vineyards; a short, steep path climbs from town.
Tip About 15 minutes up; the path can be icy, so wear proper shoes.
- Free
- 60 min
- Morning

Drink

2 bars & cafés across Kientzheim road and Riquewihr for coffee, a round or a nightcap.

Photo: Michal Osmenda · CC BY-SA 2.0
Drink
Domaine Weinbach
Family estate at the walled Clos des Capucins vineyard, known for Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
Tip Tastings are by appointment.
- Kientzheim road
- $$
- 60 min
- Afternoon
Photo: Photo Claude TRUONG-NGOC · CC BY-SA 4.0
Drink
Famille Hugel
Wine house on Riquewihr's main street since 1639, with a tasting room open to walk-ins.
- Riquewihr
- $$
- 45 min
- Afternoon

Stay

Places to stay in Kaysersberg in Centre.

Stay
Le Chambard
Hotel and spa on the main street, home to Olivier Nasti's restaurant and a more casual winstub.
Tip The winstub is the easier booking for dinner.
- Centre
- $$$$

How to fit Kaysersberg into a trip

Kaysersberg is stop 2 of 3 on our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route. Follow it as-is or lift Kaysersberg into your own plan.

Stop 2 of 3
Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg
Christmas markets in half-timbered towns
Trip length
5 days
Best season
Late Nov – Dec 24
Pace
easy
- Before: Colmar
- Next: Strasbourg
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Getting here and onward

Colmar to KaysersbergColmar is about 10 km / 6 mi away in a straight line
Kaysersberg to StrasbourgStrasbourg is about 61 km / 38 mi away in a straight line

Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.

Weather by month, based on Colmar

Our climate figures for Kaysersberg come from Colmar, about 10 km (6 mi) away. Average daily highs run from 5°C / 41°F in January to 27°C / 80°F in July. May is the wettest month, with about 96 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.

Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages for Colmar. Colmar weather (covers Kaysersberg) →

Near Kaysersberg

8 other destinations from our guides within about 250 km (155 mi), measured in a straight line.

Kaysersberg questions, answered

How many days do you need in Kaysersberg?

Our route notes suggest 1 night in Kaysersberg. On our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route it is stop 2 of 3 in a 5-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 7 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.

What is Kaysersberg best known for?

Wine village with a craft market and a castle above it; 1 night, with Riquewihr as a side trip. Standouts on our list: Kaysersberg Christmas market (A small craft-focused market along the main street and around the Holy Cross church); Église Sainte-Croix (The town church, with a carved and gilded wooden altarpiece from the early 16th century); Pont fortifié (A 16th-century fortified stone bridge over the Weiss, with a small chapel niche on its parapet).

When is the best time to visit Kaysersberg?

Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route is best Late Nov – Dec 24. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages for nearby Colmar put the warmest highs in July (27°C / 80°F), the coolest in January (5°C / 41°F) and the most rain in May (about 96 mm).

What are the best things to do in Kaysersberg?

Start with Kaysersberg Christmas market, Église Sainte-Croix, Pont fortifié, Château du Schlossberg and Riquewihr Christmas market. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 5 sights, 1 outdoor spot, 2 bars & cafés and 1 place to stay.

What is near Kaysersberg?

The closest destinations in our guides are Colmar (about 10 km / 6 mi), Strasbourg (about 61 km / 38 mi) and Zurich (about 128 km / 80 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.

Plan Kaysersberg with your crew

Open the Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 9 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.

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Things to do in Kaysersberg

See

Kaysersberg Christmas market

Église Sainte-Croix

Pont fortifié

Riquewihr Christmas market

Dolder

Outdoors

Château du Schlossberg

Drink

Domaine Weinbach

Famille Hugel