Colmar is a town in the Grand Est region of northeastern France, near the border with Germany. Its old town has cobblestone streets lined with half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. It is located on the Alsace Wine Route, and is known as the "Alsace Wine Capital" and famous for its fairytale canal district, "Little Venice".
Take a boat ride through the half-timbered canals of Little Venice and view the masterpiece Isenheim Altarpiece at the Unterlinden Museum.
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Housed in a 13th-century convent; includes audio guide
Time
2 hours
Cost
€13.00*
Effort
Easy
Gently float along the Lauch River canals
Time
30 minutes
Cost
€7.00*–€8.00*
Effort
Easy
Guided tour visiting local wineries and villages like Riquewihr
Time
4 hours
Cost
€65.00*–€95.00*
Effort
Easy
Best months: Apr, Sep, Oct
This destination has a high-altitude climate with temperatures ranging from 8°C to 16°C annually. Best visited during Apr, Sep, Oct.
Climate averages based on 10-year historical data · Open-Meteo
Pleasant weather, lighter crowds — the sweet spot.
Busiest months — book stays & transport early.
Quietest window with the lowest prices.
Easy drive along the N83 and A35 motorways. Frequent regional TER trains connect Colmar to Strasbourg in just 30 minutes.
