Colmar
France · Alsace · 194 m
Description
Colmar is one of the most picturesque towns in Alsace and an important center of the region’s centuries-old wine culture. The town is known for its beautifully preserved old quarter, with colorful half-timbered houses, winding lanes, and romantic canals, especially in the charming “Petite Venise” district. Landmarks such as the historic Koïfhus and the Unterlinden Museum, home to the famous Isenheim Altarpiece, reflect Colmar’s rich cultural heritage. Blending medieval charm, remarkable art, and Alsatian wine traditions with a fairy-tale atmosphere, Colmar is an ideal gateway to the vineyards and storybook villages of the Alsace Wine Route.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 2 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – June
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- La Petite Venise (Little Venice)
- Colmar Old Town and Half-Timbered Houses
- Unterlinden Museum and Isenheim Altarpiece
- Maison Pfister
- Riquewihr(Day trip)
- Koïfhus (Old Customs House)
- Eguisheim(Day trip)
- Lauch River Boat Ride
- Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle(Day trip)
- Quai de la Poissonnerie
- Rue des Marchands
- Kaysersberg(Day trip)
- Saint-Martin Collegiate Church
- Dominican Church
- House of the Heads (Maison des Têtes)
- Marché Couvert de Colmar
- Musée Bartholdi
- Musée du Jouet
- Colmar Christmas Markets (November - December)
- Alsatian Cuisine and Tarte Flambée
- Alsatian Wine and Winstubs
- Alsace Wine Route(Day trip)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Colmar