Colmar Travel Guide

[MysteRy]

📍 Location:

Alsace region, northeastern France – near the German and Swiss borders.

🚄 How to Get There:

By Train: 2.5 hrs from Paris, 45 mins from Strasbourg

By Car: Ideal for exploring Alsace Wine Route

🎨 Must-See Attractions:

La Petite Venise (Little Venice): Iconic canal district

Old Town: Colorful medieval buildings and flower-laden windows

Unterlinden Museum: Home to the famous Isenheim Altarpiece

St. Martin’s Church: A Gothic architectural gem

Toy Museum & Bartholdi Museum: Learn about the creator of the Statue of Liberty

🍷 Food & Wine:

Try tarte flambée, choucroute, and local Rieslings or Gewürztraminers

Colmar is at the heart of the Alsace Wine Route

🕐 Best Time to Visit:

Spring & Summer: Blooming flowers and wine festivals

December: Magical Christmas markets — some of the best in Europe!

🎒 Tips:

Stay in the town center to enjoy early morning and late evening strolls without the crowds

Rent a bike or take a boat tour through the canals