Begin your trip with an introduction to Mulhouse's history and architecture with a walking tour of the Old Town. Walk through the cobblestone streets and admire the city's unique blend of Swiss, German, and French culture. Don't miss the Rue Mercière and the Place de la Réunion where you can see the famous Temple Saint-Étienne. For lunch, stop at the charming Le Gavroche restaurant nearby.
Today is all about museums. Rendezvous at the Cité de l'Automobile first, the largest automobile museum in the world. You will marvel at over 500 cars, including the elegant Bugatti collection. Next up, the Musée de l'Impression sur Etoffes. It is dedicated to printing and fabric creation, and has one of the greatest collections of printed fabrics worldwide. For dinner, the highly-rated Le Palais de la Bière restaurant is just around the corner.
Experience Mulhouse's art and natural side with a visit to the Cité du Train museum, home to one of the largest railway collections in Europe, followed by a stroll through the Parc Zoologique et Botanique. The latter is a peaceful garden and zoo offering wildlife and bird exhibits, playgrounds, and walking trails to enjoy the scenic outdoors. For lunch, head to Winstub Meiselocker, a traditional restaurant with a local atmosphere.
Start your day with a visit to the Musée des Beaux-Arts, a stunning fine arts museum with an extensive collection of French, Flemish and Dutch paintings. Afterwards, take a short walk to the Musée Historique de Mulhouse for an in-depth look at the history and traditions of the city. For dinner, the elegant gastronomic restaurant Les Trois Rois de la Fontaine is nearby.
End your trip with a road trip to the nearby quaint Alsace villages. Riquewihr is one of the most beautiful villages in France, with its colourful timber frame houses, wine cellars and picturesque streets. Continue driving through the vineyards and hills of the Alsace Wine Route, and stop by the charming town of Eguisheim. For lunch, the Alsatian restaurant Le Sarment d'Or offers tasty local dishes.
You can get around Mulhouse by renting a car, taking public transportation such as trams and buses, or by walking. The public transportation system is quite efficient, with a single ticket costing £2. You may also consider renting a car for a day trip to the surrounding villages. Expect to spend around £50 per day on car rental and fuel.
If you have more time, you can visit other nearby villages such as Colmar or Strasbourg. If you have less time, you can skip a museum or two and instead explore the city on foot. Try mulled wine, tarte flambée, and other local delicacies at any of the cafés and restaurants in the Old Town.
Mulhouse is accessible by the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL), which is situated around 25 km away on French soil. There are various public transport options (bus, train, taxi) and car rental services available at the airport, and the journey to Mulhouse city centre takes around 30 minutes.