Shaded route in the city of Mulhouse

(S) When you leave the Mulhouse Tourist Office, turn left onto Avenue Robert Schuman. Continue to Place de la Liberté.

(1) Continue along the avenue and take the second street on the right (Rue du Nordfeld). At the end, you will arrive at the "Nordfeld" tram stop. Follow the tracks to the tram turn: just opposite, the Nouveau Bassin park awaits you. Ideal for enjoying a little fresh air.

(2) Take a break in the park, or continue on your right along Rue du Capitaine Alfred Dreyfus until you reach the crossroads, then take Rue Jean Mieg. At the third fork, keep left and follow Rue de Stalingrad. Continue straight ahead until you reach Parc Salvator.

(3) Enter the park on the right and cross it. Stay in the park, continuing to the left until you reach the first exit. Turn right onto Rue Salvator. At the crossroads, go straight ahead to pass the Immeuble Écran building and cross Rue de Bâle. On the other side of the square, turn right towards the "République" tram stop and turn left towards Square de la Bourse.

(4) Go back towards the tram stop. Cross the tram tracks and take the third left onto Avenue Clémenceau. At the third fork (Avenue Auguste Wicky), turn right before turning left onto Rue de la Sinne. Follow this street to Place de la Paix.

(5) Go back to Parc Steinbach (E).

Access to the starting point (S):

The Soléa transport network serves the entire city. You can easily reach the starting point by bus or tram. The easiest way is to get off at the Porte Jeune stop, then walk a few minutes to the Mulhouse Tourist Office.

Departure from the Mulhouse and Region Tourist Office.

The Nouveau Bassin "P+Tram" car park is located next to the Kinepolis cinema in Mulhouse. The £2 ticket includes car parking, is valid for the day and includes a return trip on public transport. For more information, click on this link.

To reach the starting point or the Porte Jeune tram stop from the arrival point (E):

cross Steinbach Park to the Museum of Fine Arts (Avenue Auguste Wicky). At the end of the avenue, turn right onto Rue Guillaume Tell. As you walk up the street, you will arrive at Place de la Réunion on your left.

Then continue along Rue de la Mercière until you reach Place des Victoires. Turn left, cross Rue du Sauvage, and you will find the Porte Jeune tram stop at the end.

(1) Place de la Liberté: this small square is a peaceful spot in the heart of a dynamic area. It has all the necessary amenities, including a playground for your children. Shade: 3.5/5

(2) Nouveau Bassin: enjoy the coolness of this park. This place is where the Ill river resurfaces, and the basin is closely linked to this city canal. Its setting is perfect for a gentle stroll: well-maintained borders, benches all along the basin and a large lawn. You will also find art installations in the middle of the lawn. Here, contemporary art juxtaposes the gentleness of the surrounding nature.

(3) Parc Salvator: discover the city's old cemetery, which has become Mulhouse's first public park! A flower-filled setting and a must-visit picnic spot in Mulhouse, you can take a break here in the cool shade before continuing your exploration of the city.

(4) Square de la Bourse: the architecture of the square was designed in^{the 19th} century, modelled on the Rue de Rivoli in Paris. The elegance of this park and its arcades is reminiscent of the industrial era.

(5) Place de la Paix: a place to relax with facilities perfect for a peaceful break. Don't hesitate to visit Saint-Etienne Church, where you can enjoy the cool air.

(E) Parc Steinbach: this place is forever etched in the history of Mulhouse and has a lot to tell you! Built at the end of^{the 19th} century, it was originally the mansion of the manufacturer Vetter. After his death, this place was donated to the city. Its garden was transformed into a public park and the mansion itself became the Museum of Fine Arts. Don't forget to fill up your water bottle here. You can also discover a new book thanks to the book box. Feel free to share your own books too! Grab an ice cream in the city centre (a few steps from the park) and then come back to read your new find with a delicious ice cream. Don't miss a visit to the Museum of Fine Arts: grab a sketchbook and let yourself be inspired by the exhibitions. Steinbach Park is a true place of culture and inspiration in Mulhouse, right in the heart of the city centre.