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  1. 1

    Canal-side quarter of half-timbered houses and flower-filled bridges.

    • Tip: Go early
    • Tip: At night
    3 tips
    • Visit early morning or evening to avoid crowds
    • Boat rides on the Lauch run April to October
    • Bring a camera for the colourful facades
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  2. 2

    Medieval convent museum home to the Issenheim Altarpiece.

    • Must know: Closed Tuesdays
    • Tip: Book ahead
    1 tip
    • Allow 2 hours
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  3. 3

    1537 Renaissance house with painted facade and wooden gallery.

    • Tip: Go early
    2 tips
    • Exterior only, it is a private building
    • Right on the corner of Rue des Marchands
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  4. 4

    1609 Renaissance mansion decorated with 106 carved grotesque heads.

    3 tips
    • Look up at the facade details
    • Houses a restaurant
    • Atop the roof stands a barrel-maker statue
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  5. 5

    Gothic collegiate church with a distinctive green-tiled roof.

    • Tip: Dress code
    2 tips
    • Free entry
    • Close to Maison Pfister and Maison des Têtes
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  6. 6

    Old tanners' district with tall half-timbered drying houses.

    • Tip: Go early
    2 tips
    • Combine with Petite Venise
    • Look for the high attic drying lofts
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  7. 7

    Covered market hall on the Lauch with local Alsatian produce.

    3 tips
    • Open Tuesday to Saturday
    • Try local cheese and charcuterie
    • Beside Petite Venise
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  8. 8

    13th-century customs house and former commercial centre of Colmar.

    3 tips
    • Fountain in front is a good landmark
    • Often hosts Christmas market stalls
    • Central meeting point
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  9. 9

    Gothic church housing Schongauer's Virgin of the Rose Bush.

    3 tips
    • Small entry fee for the painting
    • Beautiful stained glass
    • Near Musée Unterlinden
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  10. 10

    Birthplace of the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty.

    3 tips
    • Small museum, 1 hour is enough
    • Includes Statue of Liberty models
    • Check opening days
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Before you go: Colmar tips

Transportation

  • Explore on foot: Colmar's old town, Little Venice and the Krutenau quarter are compact and largely pedestrian.
  • Take regional trains: TER trains link Colmar with Strasbourg, Mulhouse and Basel, making day trips easy.
  • Rent a car or bike for the Wine Route: Villages like Eguisheim, Riquewihr and Kaysersberg are best reached by car, bike or tour.

Security

  • Watch bags at Christmas markets: Dense December crowds attract pickpockets, so keep valuables in front pockets.
  • Mind cyclists and little trains: Narrow lanes are shared with bikes and tourist trains, so look both ways.
  • Drink responsibly on wine tours: If you are driving the Wine Route, designate a driver or use spittoons at tastings.

Saving

  • Visit outside December: Hotel prices soar during the Christmas markets, while spring and early autumn are calmer and cheaper.
  • Try the plat du jour: Many winstubs offer a lunchtime dish of the day that is cheaper than dinner menus.
  • Stay in nearby villages: Guesthouses in wine villages can be better value than central Colmar.

Weather/Clothing

  • Expect warm, sunny summers: Colmar is one of the driest places in France, so pack sun protection in summer.
  • Bundle up for winter markets: December evenings are cold, so bring a warm coat, hat and gloves.
  • Wear comfortable shoes: Cobblestones and vineyard paths call for sturdy footwear.

Cultural

  • Taste Alsatian food: Try tarte flambee, choucroute garnie and baeckeoffe in a traditional winstub.
  • Sample Alsace wines: Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Cremant d'Alsace are local specialties.
  • See the Isenheim Altarpiece: The Unterlinden Museum houses this famous Renaissance masterpiece.

Local Hacks

  • Take a boat in Little Venice: Flat-bottomed boats glide along the Lauch river through the prettiest quarter.
  • Go early for photos: Morning light and empty streets make the half-timbered houses shine.
  • Visit the Bartholdi Museum: Learn about the Colmar-born sculptor of the Statue of Liberty.

1-day itineraries in Colmar

Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.

Day 1 of 2

Maison Pfister and around

🕘 9:30–17:00📍 5 stops

  1. 1Maison Pfister
  2. 2Maison des Têtes
  3. 3Musée Bartholdi
  4. 4Église des Dominicains
  5. 5Musée Unterlinden
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Day 2 of 2

Quartier des Tanneurs and around

🕘 9:30–14:15📍 4 stops

  1. 1Quartier des Tanneurs
  2. 2Marché couvert
  3. 3Petite Venise
  4. 4Musée du Jouet
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