Créé par Romane, le 7 mai 2026
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Have you decided to spend a few vacation days in the charming city of Colmar in Alsace? The one nicknamed "Little Venice" has more than one trick up its sleeve to dazzle you! A cultural and gastronomic city, it is infused with both medieval and Renaissance styles. It's the most endearing Alsatian city with somewhat picturesque allure: a modern countryside village.
It's the perfect place to disconnect from the usual big city world and have a good time while engaging in varied and interesting activities. In this article, you'll find a brief overview of what awaits you here. We're already warning you, plenty of surprises await you - enjoy your visit to Colmar!
What to do in Colmar?
1. The Bartholdi Museum
Category: €/Cultural
Description: We all agree that when visiting a city, it goes without saying that we must learn more about its heritage and history. For this, nothing better than starting our tourist journey by going to a museum to get a clearer picture. This entertaining activity is highly recommended, especially for a city as cultural as Colmar.
Welcome to the Bartholdi Museum, which owes its name to the famous sculptor of the Statue of Liberty, "Auguste Bartholdi". The place consists of three levels: the ground floor; the first floor; the second floor. You'll find an important collection of paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, and models, all produced by the aforementioned Bartholdi. Visit what was once his birthplace at 30 rue des Marchands, from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm, Tuesday to Sunday.
2. Wandering through the city
Category: €€/Cultural/Sports
Description: Yes, we know it seems logical. It's normal to walk through the neighborhoods of a city to better know and explore it. However, some skip this important step of their stay. Especially if you're traveling in summer, we advise you not to hesitate to stroll through the city, take time to chat with the Colmariens (often described as kind and welcoming), take a break and sip a drink with family on a terrace, and admire the various religious buildings like "The Dominican Church".
To enjoy fresh air, why not rent a bike and pedal on two wheels throughout Colmar? For sure, it's an activity that will please children and will also make you exercise a bit. After all, we shouldn't neglect sports on vacation! The best part? Take a tour to the Quai de la poissonnerie open during the morning, where the smell of fresh fish will tickle your nostrils. The fishermen's houses, all cheerful and colorful, are delightful!
3. The Dominican Church
Category: €€/Cultural
Description: Earlier, we told you about the various religious buildings to discover in the city of Colmar. Among them, there's one that stands out particularly. It's none other than the Dominican Church, which is the pride of the Colmariens and arouses the curiosity of many visitors, especially thanks to its history and architecture. It's clearly the emblematic place of Colmar. Why? Its construction dating from the 13th to 14th century was quite long, but the result is nonetheless a spectacle for the eyes. In baroque style, behind its robust walls and artistic mosaics detailed to perfection, it houses the famous "Virgin in the Rose Garden", created by Martin Schongauer.
A sumptuous place whose decor is worthy of perfection, the Dominican Church is located at Place des Dominicains, and it can be visited on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 10am to 1pm, as well as from 3pm to 6pm.
4. Discovery of cellars and wine tasting
Category: €€/Cultural/Gastronomic
Description: Our beloved sweet France is renowned for its exceptional wines. This is no secret. But did you know that Colmar is precisely part of the French regions whose cellars overflow with viticultural treasures? Prepare yourself, as your palate will be challenged to recognize some of the country's best wines through a guided tour in the heart of the Alsatian vineyard. In addition to having the chance to taste the best white wines known worldwide, you'll be able to learn more about the grape varieties that inhabit the region, like the "Riesling" (one of the most famous).
Where can you taste the best aromas? Choose the commune of "Kaysersberg" at "Jean Dietrich et Fils", with 7 grape varieties that will be offered to you. There, it's a team of cellar workers, eager to share their passion with you for a visit of about an hour. Lovers of the vine. You can leave by treating yourself to an exquisite bottle of wine - isn't life beautiful? Monday to Saturday from 10am to 12pm and from 2pm to 6pm, enjoy your tasting!
5. The Pfister House
Category: Free/Cultural
Description: If you're walking down the street and notice a house with murals built in an atypical way with its corner oriel spanning two floors and its turret... No doubt! It's indeed the one nicknamed "The Pfister House". It's one of the oldest houses in the region, dating from the 14th century, more precisely 1537, it's part of the first symbols witnessing the Renaissance in the city of Colmar. Let yourself be enchanted by the paintings representing biblical and profane scenes, and learn more about its former occupants to whom it owes its name: the "Pfister" family who occupied and restored it from 1841 to 1892.
Although the facade and the building were reconstructed in 2012, it's quite possible to visit the Pfister House, located on rue Marchands, by contacting the Colmar Tourist Office open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 6pm, as well as Sunday from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 5pm.