Overlooking the plain of Alsace and 10 minutes by car from La Villa Avril, the Castle of Haut Koenigsbourg is the most famous fortified castle in Alsace and one of the most visited monuments. The Haut Koenigsbourg castle was completely restored at the request of Emperor William II from 1900, which makes it original and attractive, despite the controversies surrounding the restoration. An unmissable monument.
30 minutes by car from La Villa Avril & Spa, voted the best leisure park in the world, Europa-Park. France, England, Iceland or Ireland, Europa-Park offers the possibility of discovering the architectural, cultural and gastronomic diversity of Europe through 15 European themed districts. You can also visit Rulantica, the new indoor water park at Europa Park.
Villa Avril is located in the middle of the Alsace wine road. It meanders over 170 km from the North to the South of Alsace, following the colors of its vines and its 7 grape varieties (Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot noir, gris or blanc, Muscat and Sylvaner).
On its hillsides, dungeons and castles emerge, while the villages with their colorful and flowery houses nestle behind their ramparts. To the south, you will visit Ribeauvillé, Riquewirh, Colmar, Kaysesberg and Eguisheim. To the north you will find Barr, Dambach la Ville but also Obernai (20 minutes) and Strasbourg (40 minutes)
The Humanist CityVilla Avril is located a few steps from the historic center of Sélestat with all the shops and restaurants.You can walk to the tourist points of this wonderful city:bread house,St George Churchesand Ste Foy,Humanist library.More informations:https://www.selestat-haut-koenigsbourg.com
If you like animals, you can go to the Monkey Mountains in Cigoland or even to the Eagle Volerie.All these activities are less than 10 minutes from Villa Avril.The Villa is also near the wild forest Called the Ried.
Discover the wonderful landscapes of the Black Forest within 30 minutes by car. From Freiburg to Lake Titis you will be disoriented for a day by the magic of the Baden Wutenberg region.