Colmar

Incredibly charming

Colmar is a pretty little town whose cobbled streets and half-timbered houses decorated with gables are well preserved. These colorful half-timbered houses are reflected in the canals of the Little Venice, which you can admire on a boat trip.

Colmar is the capital of Alsatian wines and offers gourmets, foodies and beer lovers everything their hearts desire.

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Highlights

The Isenheim Altarpiece, the jewel of Colmar, is on display in the Musée Unterlinden, a beautiful jewellery box designed by Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron. Created in the 16th century and beautifully restored in 2022, the polyptych consists of 10 paintings by Matthias Grünewald and 8 reliefs carved by Nicholas of Haguenau. A visit is a must!

In addition to the Unterlinden Museum, you should also pay a visit to the Maison Pfister, one of the most beautiful houses in Alsace.
Enjoy the peaceful canals during a coffee break and listen consciously to the conversations of the inhabitants, as Alsatian is a mixture of German and French.

Colmar, with all its charming hotels, is certainly one of the most attractive places in France. Every Friday and Saturday at nightfall, Colmar is cloaked in its most beautiful lights. A visit over the weekend is worthwhile for this reason alone.
The Little Venice district will enchant you, because it is a small piece of paradise, which you can best enjoy on a trip on one of the canals. On a boat trip you will get to know Colmar from another side.
Colmar is the capital of Alsatian wines and is located on the Alsatian Wine Route, which is one of the oldest tourist roads in France and runs for 170 km through the Alsatian wine region. In one of the typical Alsatian restaurants you can taste the tasty regional specialities.

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Unterlinden Museum

Immerse yourself in the heart of art history at the Unterlinden Museum, which is part of Colmar's unmissable cultural heritage. Since 2015, the historic monastery from the 13th century has been combined with a contemporary, modern new building by architects Herzog & de Meuron behind the old municipal baths.

Stroll through an exhibition area of 8000m² and admire exceptional collections of archaeology, old and new art and applied arts. The highlight is the Isenheim Altarpiece: this masterpiece has recently been fully restored and displays its incredible splendour of colour in new splendour.

Colmar celebrates spring

Every year at the end of March, Colmar celebrates spring in a glamorous and cosy way. Two markets welcome you in the spring sunshine on two emblematic squares: Place des Dominicains and Place de l'Ancienne Douane. Here you will find passionate exhibitors who have been carefully selected for their products.

In the Koifhus, four exhibitions on different themes (eggs, textiles, ceramics and glass/wood) showcase the most beautiful creations of regional artists and craftspeople. The atmosphere is created by the numerous free outdoor concerts.

Festival International de Colmar

During this important international cultural festival in the first half of July, classical music is performed in the heart of Colmar. Since 1979, this event has embodied excellence thanks to a varied programme.

The festival skilfully combines future great talents, renowned chamber music formations and symphonic concerts by prestigious ensembles. Every year, the programme delights audiences in the Alsatian city.

Capital of Alsace wines

As the centre of a flourishing wine-growing industry, Colmar quickly established itself as the capital of Alsace wine. This status is reflected in its cultural heritage: numerous architectural buildings make reference to vines and wines.

The town's central geographical location makes it an excellent starting point for exploring the Alsace Wine Route. Turckheim is just a stone's throw away. In hidden alleyways in the heart of Colmar, two winegrowing families have been producing their fine wines here for generations.