The second most visited town in Alsace after Strasbourg, Obernai unfolds its ramparts, 13th-century belfry and half-timbered lanes without you having to worry about parking. From Strasbourg, Barr or Sélestat, your Elsass VTC driver drops you off in the heart of the medieval town and comes back to pick you up at the agreed time.
Founded in the 13th century, Obernai retains one of the region's best-preserved historic centers, with its ramparts, medieval towers, half-timbered houses from the 15th and 17th centuries, and a market square of rare beauty.
This popularity has its logistical downside: the city center being largely pedestrian, parking becomes a real ordeal from spring onward. A private Elsass VTC driver from Barr, Strasbourg, Colmar, or any other Alsatian town turns the excursion into pure pleasure, without the slightest constraint.
Obernai has one of the best-preserved medieval rampart ensembles in Alsace. The circuit along the fortifications offers an exceptional walk of about 1.5 km, punctuated by remarkable towers and fortified gates — several are listed as historic monuments and testify to the strategic importance of the city in the Middle Ages.
The ramparts are also a superb vantage point over the surrounding vineyards and the Vosges. The Tour de la Chapelle — vestige of the former Saint-Martin chapel — and the Tour de la Reine offer two particularly spectacular viewpoints over the city and its surroundings. Bring good shoes for the full circuit, especially if you come with children.
Obernai lies at the heart of the Alsatian vineyard, halfway between Strasbourg and Sélestat, surrounded by wine estates producing renowned grand crus: Moenchberg, Schenkenberg and the hillside vineyards facing the Vosges. Several Obernai winemakers' cellars offer tastings by appointment, in the heart of the old town or at estates on the hillsides.
Brasserie Obernai — one of the largest breweries in Alsace — also welcomes guided tours by appointment. Tasting Alsatian crus or local beer means planning a sober driver for the return: the Elsass VTC full-day hire service takes you to winemakers, waits during tastings, and brings you back safely.
Book your private driver from Strasbourg, Barr, Sélestat, or any other point in Alsace: your visit to Obernai — ramparts, belfry, Christmas market, or tastings — unfolds exactly as imagined.
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Get my quoteObernai's historic center is largely pedestrianized and the outlying parking lots quickly fill up in high season. Your chauffeur drops you off on Rue du Général Gouraud or at Place du Marché, then comes back to pick you up at the agreed time. You have no U-turn or fine to deal with.
Obernai is about 30 minutes from Strasbourg via the D1422. It is a perfectly feasible day trip from the Alsatian capital. Many travelers combining the two cities choose the comfort of a private chauffeur to enjoy the journey.
Yes. Obernai is in the heart of the Alsace Wine Route, 20 minutes from Mont Sainte-Odile, 15 minutes from Barr and 10 minutes from Gertwiller. A day with a chauffeur at your disposal lets you string together several stops without any logistical constraints.
The Elsass VTC van has enough space for strollers and family equipment. Families with young children, groups of friends and corporate delegations travel together in comfort.
Obernai and its surroundings have many wine estates and craft breweries. Your chauffeur waits for you during the tastings and brings you back safely. So you can taste a local Pinot Gris or Sylvaner without worrying about the return.