Mulhouse: The City of Technical Museums
Mulhouse, located in the European community of Alsace, is a cosmopolitan and industrial city, renowned for its cultural wealth and its technical museums. It is also connected to Germany and Switzerland by the Basel-Mulhouse-Fribourg international airport.
History and identity
According to legend, Mulhouse was founded around a water mill and became the Republic of Mulhouse in 1347. It asserted its independence at the end of the 15th century, then adopted Calvinism, entered into industrialization from 1746 and was united with France in 1798. Its industrial growth earned it the nickname "French Manchester".
What to see
The National Automobile Museum preserves the Schlumpf collection, the Cité du train presents railway heritage and the Electropolis museum is devoted to electrical energy. The Fabric Printing Museum recalls the textile past; carnival, frescoes and trompe l’oeil also extend ancient urban traditions.
Understanding the place
To visit Mulhouse, check access to museum sites and public transport before your departure. Plan your itinerary based on your cultural and historical interests.
Where to stay
A hotel in the center allows you to combine the old urban fabric and several cultural routes. If technical museums are a priority, compare their location, transportation and travel time from each accommodation before booking.
Prepare for the visit
Timetables, access conditions and transport may change. Consult the official pages linked from the source before the trip, protect the heritage and leave the entrances to the houses free. Source in local language.