Pfister House and Schongauer House, Colmar

The Pfister House and the Schongauer House, in Colmar

The Pfister House is the most famous residence of Colmar, a Renaissance masterpiece neighbour of the Schongauer House. The Colmar audio-guided tour stops here to evoke these two emblematic houses, jewels of the heritage of the town.

The Renaissance jewel of the town

At a crossroads stand two emblematic houses of Colmar. The most famous is the Pfister House, at the corner of rue Mercière, considered the finest residence of the town. Built in 1537 for a wealthy hatter, it is a masterpiece of the Renaissance, which announces the new spirit of the era. It stands out by its wooden gallery, its elegant corner oriel over two floors, its turret and its façades adorned with wall paintings representing biblical scenes and emperors. Very close is the Schongauer House, linked to the family of the famous Colmar painter and engraver Martin Schongauer, a major figure of the art of the end of the Middle Ages. These two houses are jewels of the heritage of Colmar.

What to see

You admire the Pfister House, a Renaissance masterpiece of 1537, with its wooden gallery, its corner oriel, its turret and its wall paintings, as well as the neighbouring Schongauer House, linked to the famous Colmar painter Martin Schongauer. These two houses are jewels of Colmar. It is a must-see stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Pfister House and the Schongauer House lie in the heart of Colmar, at the crossroads of rue Mercière, reachable on foot. You mainly admire their façades from the street; they are buildings whose access follows its own uses. You discover them during a walk in the centre.

What is particular about the Pfister House of Colmar?

It is the finest residence of the town, a Renaissance masterpiece built in 1537, with its wooden gallery, its corner oriel, its turret and its façades adorned with wall paintings representing biblical scenes and emperors.