2025 Colmar Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in May)

| Colmar. 📖Colmar is a charming and romantic town that is very popular with the public. It is located in the east of the Alsace region in northeastern France, just a few kilometers from the German border. 🌈Colmar's unique Alsatian architecture, ancient canals, special bridges, and famous half-timbered houses are all very attractive. I love the multi-faceted roofs made of wood, each with a different shape. The houses in the town are colorful, and each has wooden windows and balconies decorated with geraniums. Every household has bright flowers and trees on their windowsills. ⌚️Due to time constraints, I didn't have time to explore in depth. After a quick visit, I drove for ten minutes to Eguisheim, the most beautiful town in France. It is located about 6 to 7 kilometers southwest of Colmar and is a famous vineyard area in the Alsace region, known as the "cradle of Alsatian wine." 🪵Eguisheim was built in the Middle Ages, and the buildings in the town still retain a strong medieval flavor, telling mysterious ancient stories. Since 2003, Eguisheim has been rated as "the most beautiful town in France." In 2013, Eguisheim was rated as "the most popular town in France." The two towns can be visited together, each with its own characteristics, and it can save time.

#100WaysOfTravel #historicallandmarks #localguides Getting There Easily accessible by train from Strasbourg or Basel (just 30-45 minutes), Colmar is a picturesque town that feels worlds away. If driving, it’s around 1.5 hours from Zurich and has plenty of parking. Attractions Stroll through La Petite Venise with its canal-side houses or visit the Unterlinden Museum for art treasures. The medieval architecture, colorful facades, and charming streets make every corner Instagram-worthy. Hotels Stay at the elegant Hotel Le Maréchal in Petite Venise or opt for cozy, boutique options like James Boutique Hotel for modern comfort. Food & Restaurants Savor Alsatian flavors at Wistub de la Petite Venise for local specialties like tarte flambée and choucroute, or indulge in Michelin-starred dining at L’Atelier du Peintre. Shopping Wander the quaint streets for unique finds like Alsatian wines, local crafts, and gourmet goodies at shops like Maison Alsacienne de Biscuiterie. Colmar is the perfect blend of history, charm, and Alsatian warmth!

#myhiddengems There often tends to be that question among travellers headed to the Alsatian region. Should they do Strasbourg or Colmar? I think i might be able to answer that because i visited both those places and explored them for two nights each. Straight up, if you have the time I would recommend both the towns. And if you were to pick, you see that should depend on what you seek from the destination. Strasbourg is a more lively city with a rich history and dynamic culture. While my personal favourite would be Colmer for its slow paced life, serene landscapes, charming architecture and excellent wine. Mostly, i recommend the Alsace region because it is way more value for money like in the case of Colmar. I spent a lot less and did equally or more things compared to other regions. The friendly locals are a relief too. In terms of sightseeing, broadly what you'd be looking at is the Old Town & Place de la Cathédrale, Little Venice, boat trip and the krutenau street and Quai de la Poissonnerie. #myhiddengems #alsace #colmar #summerdestinations #europe #france #100waysoftravel #solotrip #cherryblossom2024 #singapore

✨A French fairy tale town, it's like stepping into Howl's Moving Castle✨ 🪄When you see the town in this picture, do you feel a sense of déjà vu? If you are familiar with Hayao Miyazaki's work 'Howl's Moving Castle', then this scene will not be unfamiliar to you😉. Remember when Sophie was walking alone on the path, being teased by two soldiers, and Howl descended from the sky like a hero🕺, with blond hair and blue eyes, wearing a cloak, appearing beside Sophie. He took Sophie dancing in the air above the town, lightly stepping over the rooftops, overlooking the entire town, everything was dreamily beautiful💕. 👧The most impressive to me was the scene where they danced in the air🎈, those rows of pointed timber-framed houses, scattered in an orderly fashion, looking down from above, both romantic and spectacular🎆. And this scene is not a figment of Grandpa Miyazaki's imagination, its prototype is the town of Colmar on the Alsace Wine Route in France! Compare the pictures, isn't it almost identical😲! Those timber-framed houses are just like two peas in a pod! Here, it seems that you can see Howl carrying Sophie flying over the rooftops🕊️! 🏡Over the past millennium, the Alsace region has changed hands between France and Germany several times, its history is an epic of German-French contradictions and integration📚. Speaking of Alsace, does it feel familiar to you🤔? Let's read the text below together and see if it can evoke fragments of your memory📃: 'After the grammar lesson, we started the handwriting class📝. That day, Mr. Hamel gave us new copybooks, all with beautiful round script: 'France' 'Alsace' 'France' 'Alsace'. These copybooks hung on the iron rods of our desks, like many small national flags fluttering in the classroom🚩. Everyone was so focused, the classroom was unbelievably quiet🎵!' 'The Last Lesson' cast a melancholic and solemn hue over Alsace😢. But in fact, before the 17th century, the Alsace region belonged to the Holy Roman Empire (the predecessor of Germany), and people mainly spoke German📄. After the famous Thirty Years' War in Europe, Alsace came under French rule. And in the Franco-Prussian War of 1870-1871, France was defeated, and Alsace belonged to Prussia, until Germany was defeated in World War II, Alsace returned to the arms of France💪, and formed the current border between the two countries along the Rhine River🗺️. 📖If cities can also be mixed-race, then Colmar is undoubtedly a beautiful town with German-French mixed blood🌸. Carefully calculated, this place belonged to Germany for a longer time than it belonged to France. This also explains why Colmar's architectural style is full of Germanic charm🏰, those timber-framed houses and the magnificent Gothic churches with pointed spires all bear strong Germanic marks🎨, as well as many street names with German suffixes and the dialect mixed with German and French, all have a reasonable explanation🤝. ✨Colmar also has many attractions worth visiting🎡, such as the Little Venice area, where the waterways crisscross, and the colorful timber-framed houses are reflected in the water, picturesque🖼️; there is also the Unterlinden Museum, which displays the rich history and culture of the Alsace region📜; and the Saint Martin Church, whose towering spires and exquisite carvings are awe-inspiring👏. Come to Colmar and experience the unique charm of this fairy tale town💖!

I went to France for the first time in 15 years 🇫🇷This time, I went to Paris and the Alsace-Lorraine region ✨️The most adorable town was Colmar ❤️ ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 ┈┈Colmar is said to be the model for Beauty and the Beast and Howl's Moving Castle! It is said that Pfister's house was the model for the old house that appears in Howl's Moving Castle 😌 (See the top of the 7th image) Pl. de l'Ancienne Douane is said to be the model for the town where Belle lived in Beauty and the Beast 🔔 (See the bottom of the 7th image) It's a very cute town with photogenic spots everywhere 📸 The creator of the Statue of Liberty is from Colmar, so there are many Statue of Liberty motifs on the roads 🗽┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ 𖤣𖥧𖥣𖡡𖥧𖤣 ┈┈Colmar, a city where French and German cultures have fused together due to historical reasons, is truly as cute as a fairy tale land 💕🥺 On the day we visited, La Petite Venice I was surprised by the ridiculous artificial green colour of the river (see the 5th photo), as if someone had added bath salts to it 😳 I later learned that this is not default, but is the result of an environmental protection group spraying dye 😣And apparently this was done on the day I visited...It's an unrealistic colour, but there were lots of fish swimming in the river this colour 🐟Even just walking around the city is a lot of fun ❤️𝕀𝕟𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕞𝕒𝕥𝕚𝕠𝕟━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━📍Colmar 🚗Access:🚃About 30 minutes by TER from Strasbourg! 🚄From Paris Gare de l’Est to Colmar station, it takes about 2 hours and 50 minutes by TGV #besttrip2023 #wintertrip #triptoFrance #Colmar #girlstrip #overseastrip

Colmar is a fairy-tale town located on the border between Germany and France in northeastern France. If you have seen Hayao Miyazaki's animation "Howl's Moving Castle", Korma is almost the prototype of the animation, almost the circle of the animation. The small, cute and colorful Alsatian wooden buildings and the colorful potted flowers on the windowsills are reflected on the canal. Walking in Colmar is like walking into a dream town like in a fairy tale. On Christmas Eve, shops big and small will have Christmas decorations, and almost all of them sell Christmas decorations, which is very atmospheric! The lights will be turned on at night, and the colorful lights outside the cottage are also dreamy. 🚘Transportation: Colmar, located in the northeast of France, is very convenient to get to from Germany and Switzerland because it is located on the border between Germany and France and is also very close to Switzerland. The following three types of transportation are more common, and you can basically get there by train: 🔹From Zurich, Switzerland: Transfer in Basel, Switzerland, the journey takes two and a half hours 🔹From Paris: Transfer in Strasbourg, the journey takes two and a half hours 🔹From Germany: Go to Breisach, a small town on the German-French border, and take Bus 1076 to Colmar Théatre #EuropeanTravel #trip #OverseasTravel #France

🛍️ ✈️ Colmar is a beautiful town in the north eastern France, near Germany’s border. I love all the well-reserved buildings in the old town. Housing in these buildings are beautiful boutique shops and restaurants where you can get something unique originating from this Alsace area. Even the souvenir shops are so cute with many handcrafted gift representing Colmar. #shopandtrip

When I first read about the fairytale village of Colmar, I knew I had to visit. Located in the Alsace region along the border between France and Germany, Colmar is known for its colorful houses and the cutest Christmas market. Wandering the streets of Colmar is like stepping into a fairytale. It is said that it was the inspiration for Beauty and the Beast, and there is even a fountain that looks like the one in the movie.

Eguisheim, a town right after Colmar, like a 10mins drive is another medieval village in the popular Alsace wine region. You will be able to against see the cobbled streets but the difference here are the really narrow streets with the well mantaoned timber houses at each side of the street reminding me of Italy or like games like counter strike where there are so many narrow allies everywhere. As now in August - September fall period the weather is perfect, dry crisp air, no rain, making every spot a perfect photoshot especially when the sun shines into the town at a angle. And of course if you are a wine lover, so visit one of the many wines located all around Eguisheim as you will notice there are many vineyards located outside of this quiet little town. At night, when the sun sets, the streets light up make this another picture perfect spot where the canels reflects the lights and the medieval buildings making this also one instaworthy romantic scenic photo spot! #fallingforfall #medieval #france #town #oldtown #wineyard #eguisheim

#Overseas travel France-based 📚 novels 🎥 movies often feature beautiful 🕍 cathedrals I wanted to see them with my own eyes 👀 so I visited and fell in love with the grandeur and atmosphere☺ I also enjoyed the bread🥖🧀🥨🥞 tour... It was beyond my expectations🙊 Location: Colmar Dominican Cathedral in northern France #Hot place #France travel #Cathedral #Bread #French novel #French movie

Erected from 1235 on the site of a previous building, this collegiate church is the most imposing Gothic church in Middle Alsace. The south facade of the transept, with the Saint Nicolas portal, is the finest part. The strange roofing of the tower replaces a spire which collapsed following a fire in 1572. As the seat of the constitutional bishopric of the Haut-Rhin district during the French revolution, Saint Martin had cathedral status during that period. The church’s silhouette, with its single bell tower, is particularly recognisable from neighbouring districts. It’s extremely beautiful inside too. Look carefully at the amazing stained glass panels and the 2 large organs at the marvelous altar here. #bucketlistreboot

At the heart of the Alsace Wine Route, Colmar is very well located and while it may not be the capital of Alsace, it remains one of its top tourist destinations. The Colmar Little Venice district in the old town gathers colourful half-timbered houses neatly lining cobblestone streets and walkways, set along a peaceful canal. The name “Little Venice” generally refers to a particular spot in the center. It is an old and picturesque area where the canals that cross the city are concentrated. Here every house has a different color and visitors are immersed in a fairy-tale world. #bucketlistreboot

Nestled among vineyards, its traditional houses, canals, floral displays, amazing cuisine, famous wines and charming accommodation make Colmar an outstanding microcosm of Alsace – showcasing its lifestyle, conviviality and hospitality – the key features of its unique, exceptional welcome. The capital of the Alsacian wines, situated near Germany and Switzerland between the Vosges and the Rhine, Strasbourg and Mulhouse, offers visitors an exciting glimpse of 1000 years of European history. Besides, with its 67,000 inhabitants, Colmar retains a 'country town' atmosphere which contributes so much to its charm. Wonderfully preserved from the ravages of time, its homogenous historical centre is classed as a 'protected area' and has benefited from careful restoration and ongoing improvements for more than 20 years. #eurotrip

#travel abroad #travel to France #travel to Europe Le Fer Rouge in Colmar is a French restaurant that focuses on Alsatian cuisine 🇫🇷 Because Alsace is adjacent to Germany, the dishes are influenced by the German 🇩🇪 diet, quite special! The most special dish of which must be the pork belly with Choucroute😋 Sauerkraut tastes very special, and very appetizing! Served with potatoes 🥔, bacon 🥓, sausage 🍖, it's authentic enough 👍🏻 In addition, the fresh goose liver was very good, creamy, drizzled with a little honey even better! In addition, other dishes are good and cannot be listed, the price is not very expensive, quite worth a try🤗 Flame Creme Brûlée🤩🔥 I thought I must eat an authentic French caramel compote locally when I come to France😍 I ordered a try in a restaurant in Colmar🤣 This creme brûlée visual effect💯 Because of the alcohol ingredients, the movie uses a torch to burn a flame effect, quite eye-catching🤩 The taste is of course very good, the compote is smooth, the egg flavor is prominent and vanilla and bergamot freshness, and the wine flavor is very rich 😋😋😋👍🏻 The caramel on top is very crispy 😍 Le Fer Rouge@France 📍52 Grand Rue, 68000 Colmar, France 💰Price: 1. Petit Foie Gras €12.50 2. Jambonneau Braise Au Mi El €16.90 3. Choucroute “Fer Rouge” €16.90 4. Fleischnakas €14.50 5. Menu Terroir €29.90 6. Edelzwicker 10cl €3.50 7. Pinot Blanc 10cl € 3.80 8. Creme Brûlée € 6.90

#外游 Colmar, France has fairy-tale European-style buildings, the windows and doors are all painted beautifully💕💕, the streets are full of delicious French desserts, and there are also Alsace wines🥂The most important thing is that every corner here is a good place to take pictures~ And I am particularly fond of La Petite Venise, where there are small bridges and flowing water, and the scenery is picturesque~ You can also see some small boats carrying tourists on the canal~ The wooden frame houses built on both sides of the river from the 14th to the 18th century are all painted in different colors~ It is so beautiful that people want to take pictures of every house📷 📍 La Petite Venise #法国旅行 #欧洲旅行 #外游

#Overseas Travel This French century-old chain of coffee and bakery also has a branch in Colmar. It smells really good as soon as you walk in. The various pastries and desserts in the window are super attractive 💗 and the prices are more affordable than you might think. This one is mainly for takeout. This time I tried a super large butterfly puff, which was very light and crispy, full of butter aroma, and very delicious! I also tasted the French lemon tart, which was full of fresh lemon 🍋 sour fragrance ~ it was very memorable. 📍Paul 1 Rue du Ladhof, 68000 Colmar, France #travelinfrance #overseastravel #popularfood

#Overseas Travel Every time I travel, I visit the local vegetable market. I always make new discoveries every time, and it’s also a great place to pick up souvenirs. This indoor market in the French town of Colmar was completed in 1865 and has a history of over a hundred years. The interior retains the old decoration, which has a retro feel. It is also very bright and fun to visit. Vegetables, fruits, cheese, cakes, flowers, groceries and various local products are sold here. The food and goods are displayed very beautifully, which is very attractive. 📍 Marché couvert Colmar 13 Rue des Écoles, 68000 Colmar, France #Overseas Travel #Travel in France

This French town, where there are more Germans than French, is really beautiful and feels like walking into a fairy tale. People sit outside to eat, enjoy the scenery, bask in the sun, chat and enjoy life. The Little Venice on the cover is also very attractive. Although it was too hot to sit there at 35 degrees that day, it was still very romantic! Walking through such a beautiful town, I thought I would meet Hall at the next corner🤣#France

Saying goodbye to this beautiful and romantic city. I love to stroll around this place. Colmar, France. Full of historical and architechtural colonial buildings. The people are very nice but beware of pick pocket! Romantic city it is. The still water and houses make my mind at ease. Difficult to part ways, holiday here feels end so fast. You should come and visit this place! Next time I should visit again with my partner. For now, au revoir, Colmar! Good bye, Colmar! See you again soon (I hope!) 🤗 #createwithtrip #france #beautifulcity #romanticcity #urbanexplorer #discovereurope #exploreeurope

Colmar is located in Alsace, eastern France. It is a small city with a population of only about 60,000. However, it maintains the architecture and characteristics of the Middle Ages. The canal surrounded by colorful Alsatian buildings is romantic and childlike, it's like being in a fairy tale world🌟🏘 There is also the so-called Little Venice, which is like walking into Hayao Miyazaki's Howl's Moving Castle. 📍Colmar ,Alsace ,France France 🇫🇷Mulhouse takes 🚞train to Colmar in 30 minutes.. #FrenchTown #EuropeTravel #EuropeFreeTravel #Overseas Travel# I miss you so much

🏰Colmar, the background of Howl's Moving Castle The animation 'Howl's Moving Castle' is so famous that everyone has seen it at least once, right?! ☺️ I remember watching it several times because it was so fun, and I went to the place where Howl's Moving Castle was set :) While staying in Strasbourg, I stopped by Colmar, a nearby city, for a day trip, and the town was so beautiful, like a fairy tale! As soon as I saw the town's scenery, I understood that the animation was inspired by this place🙂 I hope the pandemic situation gets better soon so that I can go to this fairy tale-like town, Colmar, again🙏🏻😊 📍Location Colmar, France #France travel #Colmar travel #Day trip #Memory travel #Travel sickness #European backpacking trip #European travel #Life travel destination

[🇫🇷 A fairy tale place full of healing that only I want to know about🕌🏡] 🍀 Howl's Moving Castle Background #Colmar, France I arrived in Colmar after taking a train for about 2 hours from Paris~ Before going on a trip to Europe, the place I was most looking forward to was Colmar, and the train tickets to here should be booked as early as possible to get a cheap price, and the prices are different every hour and keep fluctuating, so I booked the train tickets 2 weeks before leaving Europe~~ I bought them for about 30,000 to 40,000 won (one way), but be careful because they can easily cost over 100,000 won❗️❗️ Colmar, where I arrived, was much more beautiful than I expected. People sitting on the steps of a small square reading books, people lying on the grass in the warm sunlight, everyone seemed to be spending their own time comfortably without being caught up in their daily work~🥰🥰 I couldn't find such a peaceful feeling anywhere in Europe, so much so that I wanted to fly around like a butterfly. It was comfortable and beautiful~~!! It's a shame that the photos don't capture the real thing ㅠㅠ My friend and I went there and took a lot of pictures, and a beautiful old couple asked to take a picture of us, so we did, and people around us gave us a thumbs up and said it was beautiful😹😹 But what's really unfortunate is that we only had 2-3 hours to spend in Colmar because we had to buy cheap train tickets, so we were pressed for time and took the train back to Paris❤️❤️ What I really recommend is that you stay in Strasbourg for one night before going to Colmar, and then come back to Colmar and stay for one night!!! Become the main character in a fairy tale and enjoy the scenery It must be really beautiful~~~!! If I were given 7 weeks, I would definitely stay in Strasbourg and Colmar, France!!♥️👍 #YouthTravel #OurTravel #Romantic #LifeShotPlace #NewYearTravel #TravelGuideBook #BeginnerPhotographer #Selfie #NextTimeHere #SpringIsHere #LifeTravelDestination #LifeShotPlace #VacationTravel

Colmar, the small French city where Miyakazi Hayao got inspiration for one of his greatest work Hawl's moving castle from! I personally love Studio Ghibli's animation, especially Hawl's moving castle, also I love French region Alzas for its history and food so this was the perfect destination for me. If you are a big fan of Hawl too, check out Colmar! You will picture Hawl and Sophie walking in the air together at the start of the movie, it's that similar and absolutely stunning! #givethanks #movietravel #givethanks

In fact, before the Chinese restaurant was broadcast, Colmar was very famous in France and won the title of the most beautiful town in France. And because this is the prototype of Hayao Miyazaki's cartoon "Hal's Moving Castle", it attracts tourists from all over the world. The town can take a small train tour, mainly to see the "small canal", "church", "under the Bodhi tree library" and the characteristic "ribs house". The town is not big, but it takes a day to go shopping. The town of Colmar is now dominated by tourism, which is full of shops and restaurants. In Colmar in December, the weather is very cold, but the town full of Christmas atmosphere is very lively. Many merchants will have special promotions, and everyone will decorate their own window like a game. At night, come for a glass of mulled wine and watch the Christmas market under the lights. I really feel happy!

#springitinerary Colmar in spring felt like a pastel fairytale. Half-timbered houses reflected in quiet canals, and window boxes overflowed with spring blooms. I wandered through cobbled streets with a cup of Alsatian coffee, snapping photos of “Little Venice” as swans floated by. The local market offered strawberries and fresh cheeses, perfect for a picnic by the water. #springitinerary tip: visit during the Spring Fair — the town comes alive with music, crafts, and color. Colmar’s mix of French charm and German precision creates a uniquely magical vibe in spring. It’s small-town beauty at its finest.

#cityplaybook #familytrip #localguides #historicallandmarks #postandearn Nestled in northeastern France, Colmar is one of those rare towns that looks exactly like a postcard come to life. With its cobblestone lanes, pastel-painted half-timbered houses, and dreamy canals, Colmar feels like a living fairytale—and my visit here was like stepping into another world. What stood out most to me was La Petite Venise (Little Venice), the town’s most picturesque quarter. As I drifted along the canal on a quiet boat ride, I was struck by how serene and vibrant the town was. Flower boxes overflowed with color, and reflections danced on the water under soft afternoon light. Every corner seemed made for photos—and for daydreams. Art and history lovers will fall in love with the Unterlinden Museum, home to the world-famous Isenheim Altarpiece, while wine enthusiasts can follow the Alsace Wine Route starting right from Colmar. Tasting local Gewürztraminer and Riesling at nearby vineyards gave me a deeper appreciation for the region’s culture and flavors. Strolling through Old Town, I marveled at landmarks like the Maison Pfister, St. Martin’s Church, and the Koïfhus. Colmar’s unique blend of French and Germanic influence is reflected not just in its architecture, but also in its food—think flammekueche, bretzels, and Alsatian sausages. Best Time to Visit: Spring (April–June) for blooming flowers and comfortable weather December for the magical Christmas Markets—some of the most enchanting in Europe Travel Tips: Colmar is very walkable—wear comfy shoes and explore every alley. Consider a day trip to nearby towns like Eguisheim or Riquewihr. If visiting during the holidays, book early—Christmas season gets busy! Location: Colmar, Grand Est, France #ColmarMagic #FairytaleFrance #AlsaceAdventures #PetiteVenise #ColmarChristmas #FrenchWineRoute #StorybookTown #ColmarVibes #EuropeHiddenGems #CharmingColmar

Colmar, located in northeastern France, is a city known for its medieval architectural charm and crisscrossing canals, earning it the nickname "La Petite Venise" (Little Venice). One of the most fascinating aspects of Colmar is the belief that it inspired Hayao Miyazaki's masterpiece "Howl's Moving Castle." Here, visitors can explore the picturesque scenery of Little Venice by taking a boat ride or hopping on a small train. The canals of Colmar were originally used by fishermen and markets to transport goods. Today, they serve as routes for tourist boats, flanked by neatly arranged wooden houses and vibrant flowers. The colorful geometric patterns create an atmosphere that feels like stepping into a fairy tale town. On the canals, gondolas reminiscent of Venice shuttle between Colmar's indoor market and the old market. Along the banks, you'll find charming residences, restaurants, bars, pastry shops, and stores, making it a delightful place to stroll. It's an ideal destination for a day trip.

Visited Colmar’s Petite Venice and it was the most festive and beautifully decorated Christmas market I have ever been to, it left me in awe! The entire town was decked in Christmas decor and ornaments and there was a great variety of stalls available at the market:) My favourite part was definitely the local Christmas delights offered, we tried a few of the Alsace specialties like the pork cheek with pasta and also took a tea break at the famous tea house “L'Artémise” located within Little Venice. Would totally recommend visiting Colmar if you have a chance or happen to be in France or Basel. #MyTripVlog