Alsace: Geography & Climate

Question 1

What major natural feature is in large part responsible for Alsace’s climate?

Answer 1

The Vosges Mountains, or rather their rain shadow and their geological shifts are responsible.

Question 2

Where are the vineyards of Alsace situated?

Answer 2

The Alsace vineyards run for over 60 miles (100km) along the east flank of the Vosges, mid-slope, in a narrow band between 550 and 1,800ft (170 and 550m).

Question 3

What are the Vosges Mountains called when they cross the border into Germany?

Answer 3

The Haardt Mountains. Here they perform the same sheltering service to the wines of Pfalz.

Question 4

What is the major river that runs along the length of the Bas-Rhin and the Haut-Rhin?

Answer 4

The Rhin River

Question 5

What is the Capital of Alsace?

Answer 5

Strasbourg

Question 6

What is the Capital of Alsace wines?

Answer 6

Colmar: Also capital of the Haut-Rhin département. It is the driest city in France.

Question 7

What border does the Moselle River form?

Answer 7

The border between Luxembourg and Germany.