Location: Colmar
Top Things to do in Colmar
Top 10 Things to do in Colmar, Grand Est
French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries.
Restaurants in Colmar
1. Musee Unterlinden
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4.5 based on 1,605 reviews
Vast collection of paintings and sculptures features the Retable d'Issenheim (Issenheim Altarpiece,) considered to be the most important piece of art in the museum.
Reviewed By 922sirins - Kyrenia, Cyprus
It was used as a Monastery in 13AD when constructed. Later on in 19AD turned into a Museum as a Romanesque -Gothic syle. Nowadays you can see the paintings remaining from Medieval time. Artists such as Monet, Dubuffet and picasso paintings are also exhebited. Intereting place to see.
2. Little Venice
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4.5 based on 5,798 reviews
The « little Venice » is the name given to the course of the Lauch in Colmar. This name probably came from the original line of the houses on both sides of the river, which serves the southeast of the city. This district starts behind the Koïfhus, goes through the fishmonger's district and to the bridges Turenne and Saint-Pierre. It is therefore at the beginning of the Krutenau, whose etymology refers to places of market gardening on the outskirts of the towns. Originally inhabited by a rural community of wine-producers, market gardeners and boatmen, the Krutenau stretches out around the Turenne Street that the marshal took in 1674 for his triumphant entry in the city. Boat rides are possible there.
Reviewed By andim122 - York, United Kingdom
This is a key area of Colmar and contains a small river (canal) that runs through it - this was because the market gardeners in the past used to grow their produce outside the city and then brought it in in small boats You can take a small boat and cruise the area and get a different view of the old town houses
3. Maison Pfister
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4.5 based on 556 reviews
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Reviewed By KiwiKerry53 - Wellington, New Zealand
A bourgeois house built in 1537 by Louis Scherer. The renaissance period house is based on medieval architecture.
4. Old Town
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4.5 based on 4,580 reviews
Colmar is located near Germany and Switzerland, between the Vosges and the Rhine, Strasbourg and Mulhouse. With its 67,000 inhabitants, it retains a 'country town' atmosphere which contributes so much to its charm. The city offers visitors a fascinating insight into 1,000 years of European history through its exceptional heritage. 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 25 years. Colmar is really a condensed version of the Alsace region. Walking in its streets is like visiting à huge movie set with hundreds of century-old half-timbered houses, lovely canals and flourished pedestrian town center. The city has an impressive selection of quality restaurants and shops selling high-quality local products... Not to miss: the romantic and world famous district of 'the Little Venice'. Colmar is also the capital of Alsace wines and is nestled at the foot of the vineyard next to many idyllic villages. The city hosts the annual Wine Fair of Alsace in august, that has gone through six decades. This event gathers approximately 300 000 people during 15 days of music, party and wine tasting. The city with multicolored houses is also the birthplace of sculptor Bartholdi, father of the famous Statue of Liberty in New York and of Hansi, the well known illustrator of Alsace. The culture vultures will complete their visit by one of its 5 museums. We especially suggest to visit the Unterlinden Museum to discover and admire its wonderful Issenheim Altarpiece or the Toy Museum, if you're looking for something to do with your kids.
Reviewed By laczkozsu - Debrecen, Hungary
Before our trip a saw lots of pictures about this town but the reality was even better and nicer. Walking in the narrow streets among the charming multicolour half-timbered houses, I felt like a happy character in a romantic fairy tale. The capital of Alsace is one of the most beautiful place I've ever been. I liked the nice windows with colourful flowers and the illuminated houses on Friday and Saturday. Everybody must visit this town!
5. Grand Rue De Colmar
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4.5 based on 228 reviews
Reviewed By WeakKneeTraveler - Singapore, Singapore
This is the main street of Colmar and is a definite must visit. Lots of coloured timber buildings and great for photos.
6. Eglise St-Martin
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4.0 based on 582 reviews
Reviewed By SteveS955
Loved my short time in this church. We spent time walking through the Marche de Noel and the place was crowded. It was so nice to find sanctuary in the church for a bit and to meditate on God’s blessings. It’s a great place to go to see amazing stained glass and architecture as well. The best part is the church still functions as a house of worship and prayer.
7. Koifhus (Old Custom House)
8. Marche Couvert
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4.0 based on 621 reviews
Reviewed By LostALot22 - Chicago, United States
The large indoor market was a fish market historically. It’s very clean which is nice. There is a good mix of options and the fruit vendors goods looked so fresh. A nice spot.
9. Musee du Jouet
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4.0 based on 694 reviews
Located in a former cinema, the Toy Museum 'Musée du Jouet' welcomes young and old in the heart of Colmar's city-centre. The museum presents a collection of toys from the 19th century to today. Throughout a theme-oriented visit, you'll discover all these toys which marked your childhood. Old teddy-bears to the first Barbie(C) dolls to video games, Playmobil(R), miniatures, robots or little trains, the toys and games exhibited come from all over the world and belong to numerous generations of children. The major museum attraction is a train network which runs over the entire second floor.
Reviewed By M8802EAnickb
A great place to visit to re-live your childhood and bring back memories and those toys your kids played with. Loved the railway sets displayed on the top floor in particular (but no 'N' gauge!), could sit and watch them for ages! Also well done for being open through lunchtime unlike other local museums when the town is so busy for the Christmas Market it makes good economic sense!
10. House of Heads
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4.0 based on 403 reviews
Reviewed By 922sirins - Kyrenia, Cyprus
It ws built in 1609 by Albert Schmidt as a Rennaisance style in red color. There are 106 heads hanging out. nowadays the building is used as a restaurant and a hotel
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