Room for 5 is delighted to add Strasbourg, Murbach, Orbey, Kientzheim, Rouffach, Hagenthal-le-Bas, Le Hohwald, Husseren les Châteaux, Haguenau, Riquewihr, Eguisheim & Thann to its list of destinations that have accommodation to sleep a family of 5 or more!
Le Domaine de Basil has a bar, restaurant, park with pond, playground, orchard & vegetable garden and a fenced area with pets so it’s great for children!
The Hotel L’Abbaye d’Alspach is a family run hotel in Kientzheim, they have a family suite made up of 2 rooms and 2 bathrooms, a living room and a balcony.
Situated in Mulhouse in Alsace, the Cité du Train [French Railway Museum] is the biggest railway museum in Europe. Recently renovated, the Cité du Train uses a vast animated area to present the main themes in the history of the railway, starting from magnificent locomotives and wagons. An audio-guided tour lets you discover the other part of this gigantic collection, from the first locomotive to modern day. Lively and spectacular.
Les Naiades Park is a 2-hectare park, aquatic fauna and flora (theme: the water cycle), educational farm (theme: the life cycle), souvenir shop, catering for groups, snacks, picnic area.
The park at Ottrott (bronze medal for services rendered to tourism in 2002) occupies a two-hectare site. The former 19th century spinning mill restored since 1990 gives visitors a chance to experience an out-of-the-ordinary adventure on the theme of the WATER CYCLE.
Cigoland in Kintzheim is dedicated to Storks, the symbol of the Alsace region. With more than 25 animal species, the park Storks and attractions, it is now a unique concept in Alsace center and offers a relaxing day for both young and old!
Rustling in the leaves, chattering in a strange language of sounds and mimicry, chasing one another through the branches, the Barbary Macaques plunge you into their fascinating universe.
Over there a male is carrying a baby, on your left two females groom each other, to your right young monkeys are doing acrobatics over the pool. If you are lucky you might even see them dive into the water!
Monkey Mountain is more than 280 monkeys living in total freedom in 24 ha of forest and meadow.
Walking along the paths, you are transported into a different world through direct contact with the monkeys who don’t hesitate to come and take the popcorn, distributed at the entrance, from the palm of your hand. Zoological Park
With some 1200 animals and 190 species, most of which are on the verge of extinction due to hunting or the disappearance of their natural habitat, Mulhouse”s Zoo is not only a great place for a day out but also aims to protect and conserve rare animal and plant species. The Zoo breeds animals and plants and carries out scientific research.
In addition to the varied fauna, there is also an exceptional collection of flora in the botanical gardens. Admire the different local and exotic plants that change with the seasons: you can see irises, dahlias, ferns, peonies, hemerocallis, hydrangea and many more.
Nautiland
The swimming center, Nautiland is located in Alsace, in the beautiful city of Haguenau 30km north of Strasbourg.
Garden of Butterflies/Jardins des Papillons
As you travel along the Alsatian Wine Route, taking in all the delicacies that each stop has to offer. Take some time out between two of the most popular tourist villages – Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr – to come and feast your eyes on our fascinating colony of exotic butterflies living in a natural habitat of luxurious floral surroundings. These gems of nature will accompany you on your tour and offer you an insight into the secret lives of some of the largest butterflies of Africa, Asia and America.
If you know of more attractions in Alsace for families please comment below:)
For hotels with family rooms that sleep 5 or more in Alsace, in particular Strasbourg, Colmar, Mulhouse, Raquewihr, Haguenau
Here are a list of family attractions in Edinburgh to visit.
Edinburgh Zoo
In just one day, you can meet over 1,000 wonderful animals in the beautiful parkland setting on the outskirts of Edinburgh. There are some wonderful attractions for you to experience, plus you can also enjoy a wide range of visitor facilities and masses of events and daily activities throughout the year.
The farm, with it’s animals and gardens, has always been considered as a place to visit, relax and see what is new, and of course with no admission charge, people can call in for short visits, to have lunch, or just to take some fresh air even on the most dismal winter’s day.
Edinburgh Butterfly & Insect World
Free flying exotic butterflies in an indoor tropical rainforest. Bugs and Beasties exhibition, Reptile Room, Honeybee display. Cure your phobias with the daily ‘meet the beasties’ handling sessions. Also gift shop and garden centre.
Only 5 miles from Edinburgh city centre, Dalkeith Country Estate is your great centre for a fun family day out. The exciting adventure playground has giant slides, tree tip walkways, rope swings and its famous flying fox zip slide.
Discover real truths beneath the world’s most famous mystery. Your chance to learn about the environment of the real Loch Ness and to investigate the legend of Nessie at the exhibition in Edinburgh. What is the evidence? What are the problems? Could it be true? … 1000 Eyewitness Accounts. Photographs, Hoaxes, Illusions, Facts and Figures, Ecology, History & Mystery … and much more.
They have a family ticket that allows 2 adults and up to 3 children and saving for groups of 6 or more!
Our Dynamic Earth takes you on a journey through our planet’s past, present and future, with interactive exhibits and impressive technology. Beginning with the Big Bang, children and adults alike can witness the creation of the Earth, follow the planet through its evolution and even catch glimpses of its future.
Highlights of the tour of five decks include the Sun Lounge, the Queen’s bedroom, the State Dining and Drawing rooms which contrast with the working side of the ship, such as the Royal Marines’ Barracks, the Sick Bay and the Engine Room. There is something for everyone; whether you are interested in the Royal Family, the Royal Navy, history, or just having a great day out.
Calton Hill is one of Edinburgh’s main hills, set right in the city centre. It is unmistakable with its Athenian acropolis poking above the skyline. In August, Calton Hill is a hub for Edinburgh festival shows, it offers excellent views of fireworks displays from the castle during Hogmanay and the grand finale of the Edinburgh Festival, the Festival Fireworks. On the last day of April, Calton Hill is the scene of the Beltane Fire Festival.
Edinburgh Open Top Bus Tours
There’s no better way to find out about Edinburgh’s majestic and inspiring history than by an open-top bus tour. Each tour is tailor-made to offer a distinctive and entertaining experience and provide a great introduction to Scotland’s capital city.
With the Parade theme in 2010 being ‘Extraordinary World’, the much anticipated annual favourite, the festival Parade features newly commissioned, highly original and inventive street theatre troupes, artists, giant puppetry, dancers and marching bands from Ireland and across the globe. Thousands are anticipated to be cheering on the city streets and many millions more tuning in to the RTE 1 broadcast on TV and live streaming on-line.
The 2010 Cork St. Patrick’s Festival will be held on Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th and Wednesday 17th March 2010.
Cork St. Patrick’s Festival 2010 explodes into life to bring fun for all the family to the city’s streets. The Parade celebrates the many facets and cultures of Cork in style, bursting with sound and colour brought to you by countless professional and amateur entertainers. Marching bands, dancers, street theatre performers and community carnival groups will bring high-octane entertainment and lots of laughs. Stake out a good position and let the fun begin!
This years parade with the theme of “Over the Moon” will start at 12.30 on Domnick Street (Monroes Pub) move up Domnick Street over O’Briens Bridge up Shop Street on to Eyre Square and finish at Galway County Building Prospect Hill.
This festival parade and entertainment is is one of the premier parades outside of Dublin. There will be free entertainment and music on the Quay Front from 10.00hrs onwards.This will consist of: Irish Traditional Music, Modern Music, Irish Dancing, Modern Dancing, Face Painting. The parade is taking place on Wednesday, 17th March. It will assemble from the Fisher’s Rowe area up to the Maudlintown area at 10.15hrs and will move off at 11.00hrs from the junction at Fisher’s Rowe. The Reviewing Stand will be located on the Quay Front adjacent to the Bridge. This year’s parade will see many floats and ten marching bands, along with stilt walkers and face painters. Up to 150 different groups will take part in the parade.
For hotels & guest houses that sleep a family of 5 or more in Dublin, Lisburn, Larne, Belfast, Moria, Ennis, Doolin, Cork, Cobh, Clonakilty, Kinsale, Galway, Salthill, Ardara, Kenmare, Killarney, tralee and lots lots more visit http://www.roomfor5.co.uk/list/2
