Colmar
Welcome to Colmar
Nicknamed the "Little Venice of Alsace", Colmar is famous for its colourful half-timbered houses and picturesque canals.
Best restaurants in Colmar
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€€€€JY'S
Double-starred, creative Franco-Asian cuisine by chef Schillinger.
€€€La Maison des Têtes
Starred restaurant in a Renaissance building with 106 heads.
€€€Le Saint-Martin
Bistronomy in old Colmar with a remarkable wine list.
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Things to do in Colmar
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Colmar through the seasons
Spring
Cherry blossoms and first spring wines. Mild weather, perfect for cycling through the vineyards.
Summer
Summer festivals, open-air concerts and lively terraces. The Wine Route in full swing.
Autumn
Grape harvest and wine festivals. Glorious vineyard colours. Cosy atmosphere in the winstubs.
Winter
Enchanting Christmas markets, mulled wine and twinkling lights. Alsace at its most romantic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Colmar is beautiful year-round. Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds. In December, the Christmas markets are unmissable.
Colmar is accessible by TGV from Paris (around 2h20), by car via the A35 motorway, or by regional train from Strasbourg or Colmar.
In Alsace, don't miss tarte flambée (flammekueche), choucroute garnie, baeckeoffe, kougelhopf, pretzels, and of course Alsatian white wines like Riesling.