Colmar, France

Colmar

Colourful half-timbered houses along little canals in the heart of Alsace.

  • All year
  • 2 nights
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Things to do

2 days in Colmar

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk around Little Venice and the Fishmongers' quarter, where flower-decked houses line the canals.
  2. AfternoonSee the Isenheim Altarpiece in the Unterlinden Museum, then take a flat boat on the river Lauch.
  3. EveningHave dinner in a winstub, a cosy Alsatian wine tavern with wood panelling.

Day 2

Drive the Alsace Wine Route to Riquewihr, Eguisheim and Kaysersberg.

What to eat

Choucroute garnie and a glass of Gewürztraminer.

Local tips

Make the most of Colmar

Beat the crowds

Little Venice is busiest midday and during the Christmas markets. Early mornings and evenings are calmer.

Best photo spot

The colourful houses along the canal in Little Venice, from the small bridges.

Getting there

Trains from Strasbourg take 30 minutes. The old town is compact and best on foot.

Don't miss nearby

The wine villages of Eguisheim, Riquewihr and Kaysersberg are 15-20 minutes away.

Good to know

The Christmas markets from late November are magical but very crowded, especially on weekends.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Colmar

Getting there

  • Basel-Mulhouse Airport (BSL)55 km away
  • Zürich Airport (ZRH)115 km away
  • Freiburg35 km away
  • Basel60 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypePopular town
Good forOld towns & architecture, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay2 nights
CountryFrance

Questions

Colmar: good to know

Is Colmar worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and food. Colourful half-timbered houses along little canals in the heart of Alsace.

How many days do you need in Colmar?

Plan 2 nights. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Colmar?

You can visit all year. Little Venice is busiest midday and during the Christmas markets. Early mornings and evenings are calmer.

How do you get to Colmar?

The nearest airport is Basel-Mulhouse Airport (BSL), about 55 km away. Trains from Strasbourg take 30 minutes. The old town is compact and best on foot.

What is there to see near Colmar?

Nearby hidden places include Freiburg (37 km), Basel (60 km) and Titisee (62 km).

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