Mulhouse Hotels

Mulhouse, located in Eastern France near the Swiss and German borders, is a town that is firing on all cylinders. A car enthusiast’s paradise, Mulhouse is host to the Cité de l’Automobile, the largest car museum in France and boasting the most comprehensive collection of Bugatti racing cars in the world. If automobiles don’t float your boat, get on track at the Musée Français du Chemin de Fer and experience the largest railway museum in the world. For the kids, take a visit to the Musee EDF Electropolis, a museum celebrating electricity in all its forms where they can interact to their heart’s delight.

For a relaxing afternoon, take a stroll through the Zoo de Mulhouse, a combined zoo and botanical gardens with over 1,200 animals and many beautiful European plants. If you prefer your nature in the wild, take a hike through the Hardt Sud Forest, a beautiful reserve with walking trails and endless species of flora and fauna. For a huge shopping experience, the Marche du Canal Couvert is a covered market with over 300 shops. Nightlife in Mulhouse can be spent in one of many bars or nightclubs, or catch a show at the theatre. Activities, excitement and relaxation await you.

When To Go

Mulhouse is subject to a moderate climate with the mercury reaching a comfortable average of 26°C (78°F) in the summer months from June to September. Winter sees an average temperature of around 4°C (40°F), but it soon warms up in the early part of the year. Rainfall in Mulhouse is light, with an average of around 45 mm (1.8 inches) in the drier part of the year, which increases to around 100 mm (3.9 inches) during the summer. The best time for scenery in Mulhouse is the autumn months from March to May when the leaves fall and the sublime beauty of the area shines through.

• Summer highs of around 26°C (78°F); winter highs of around 4°C (40°F)

• Light precipitation most of the year; summer much heavier rains

• March to May is the best time of year for beautiful scenery in Mulhouse

Getting There

Mulhouse is accessible via the Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg International Airport, which is located about 22 kilometres (13.7 miles) southeast of the city centre. A host of European airlines from many different countries land in Mulhouse. Bus transfers are available from the airport to town, or you can take a taxi or hire a rental car. A rail line connects Mulhouse to Basel, Paris, Strasbourg and many other European cities. For getting around the city, there is a reliable tram service that will take you to the many available attractions. If that is inconvenient, taxis are plentiful. Guided tours are available to the local wine region and to the nearby Black Forest.

• The Basel-Mulhouse-Freiberg International Airport hosts flights to Mulhouse from all over Europe.

• A reliable and relatively inexpensive tram service is the best way to see the city.

• Mulhouse has Rail links to Paris, Strasbourg and many other European locations.

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