How to visit Colmar in one day or more? What are the best things to do in Colmar? In this blog article, we have gathered all the best things to do in Colmar, restaurants where to eat, and hotels to stay in Colmar, but also our practical advice for choosing where to park.
- TOP 6 things to do in Colmar ?
- Nice places where to eat in Colmar ?
- Hotels and apartments (with parking) in Colmar ?
- Where to park to visit Colmar? ?
- Visiting the Colmar Christmas Market ?
- How to go to Colmar? ?
1. TOP 6 things to do in Colmar
Colmar is a charming city, ideal for a day visit or a weekend with family or as a couple. It is one of the loveliest cities to visit in Alsace. So, what to see in Colmar to enjoy this charming city in a day or more?
Our TOP 6 things to do and places to visit in Colmar in one day, in 2 or 3 days:
- Taking a walk in the most beautiful areas of Colmar ?
- Visiting the Saint-Martin Collegiate Church
- Taking a boat
- Discovering the most beautiful buildings in the city
- Visiting the covered market in Colmar
- Ideas of places to visit around
1.1 Strolling through the alleys of the most beautiful districts of Colmar
The most beautiful areas to visit in Colmar are:
- Little Venice
- The Tanners district
- The Quai de la Poissonnerie
You can visit these three districts in Colmar as a priority to find the typical Alsatian half-timbered houses. You will love discovering these neighborhoods on foot but also by boat. To discover Colmar differently, you can opt for a segway discovery (check prices here).
1.2 Visiting the Saint-Martin Collegiate Church
The Saint-Martin Collegiate Church is a must-visit monument, whether you visit Colmar on a day or during a weekend. It is a magnificent building, which gives us an insight into the richness of Colmar’s heritage. Other religious buildings are also interesting to see. For example, the Saint-Pierre Chapel or the Dominican Church.
1.3 Taking a boat trip
What to do in Colmar? Take a boat ride, of course! The boat tour is a perfect way to discover the city of Colmar and will give you unforgettable memories of your day or your weekend in Colmar.
1.4 Discovering the architecture of Colmar: the 3 most beautiful buildings
If you are going to visit Colmar in a day or more, do not miss these three magnificent buildings:
- House of Heads
- Maison Adolph (the oldest house in Colmar!)
- And Maison Pfister
All three are fine examples of remarkable architecture in the city of Colmar.
1.5 Visiting the covered market in Colmar
Colmar’s covered market is a place to visit for its friendly atmosphere. Here, you will also find restaurants and bars in addition to the market. Take advantage of the tour to the Colmar market to taste pretzels or have a drink with a view of the Little Venice district! Colmar’s covered market hall was built in the 19th century.
1.6 Ideas of places to visit around
Around Colmar, you can visit:
- Strasbourg: discover our article on the best places and tips for Strasbourg.
- Take a road trip on the Alsace Wine Route
- Discover the Châteaux of Alsace (For example: Visit the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg)
- Visit Mulhouse
- Explore the vineyards around Colmar (guided tour of the vineyards around Colmar)
2. Nice places where to eat in Colmar
Here are two good places to eat in the city center of Colmar, if you come here for a day, or 2 or 3 days. Click to open in Google Maps.
La Soï (17 Rue des Marchands): an Alsatian restaurant in the center of Colmar. Excellent tartes flambées, family spirit, friendly atmosphere!
L’Arpège (24 Rue des Marchands): another delicious restaurant in Colmar where you will have a good time and enjoy a bucolic setting.
3. Hotels (with parking) where to stay in Colmar
If you want to visit Colmar for a weekend and stay there for more than a day, here are some lovely hotels in the city center where you can stay in Colmar.
A 40m2 apartment in the heart of the Petite Venice district of Colmar with parking. This is an excellent place to stay in Colmar if you come by car and are 2, 3, or a maximum of 4 people. It is a great place to visit Colmar and fully immerse yourself in the city’s atmosphere.
Ibis Styles is also a good solution for staying in Colmar. This hotel is pretty well located in Colmar, 200 meters from the Saint-Martin Church, and has a private car park. In addition, the hotel is located in an old 18th-century brewery, which gives it a certain charm.
4. Where to park to visit Colmar?
It is not easy to park in the center of Colmar. Here are the car parks where to park to visit Colmar. In order to find parking in Colmar, you can use this interactive map set up by the city of Colmar.
The list of free car parks in Colmar:
- Lacarre (387 places)
- Dreyfus (334 places)
- Saint Joseph East (76 places)
- Factory (197 places)
- Magnolias (62 seats)
- Parc des Expositions (1433 spaces)
- Rue du Tir North (95 places) + Center (112 places) + South (297 places)
- Rue du Logelbach West (59 spaces) and East (106 spaces)
- Grillenbreit North (121 places) and South (131 places)
- Chopin (104 seats)
5. Visiting the Colmar Christmas Market
The Colmar Christmas Market can be an excellent opportunity to discover Colmar and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the end-of-the-year celebrations. It is held every year from the end of November to the end of December, as in Strasbourg. Most people come at the market’s opening.
6. How to visit Colmar?
How to get to Colmar by car?
- From Strasbourg, count less than an hour to go to Colmar by car. Discover more about Strasbourg in our blog post: Tips for visiting Strasbourg.
- And from Mulhouse – at least 40 minutes.
How to get to Colmar by train?
- From Mulhouse: 18 minutes
- From Strasbourg: 30 minutes
It is quite possible to visit Colmar in one day, but you can also stay there for two days to immerse yourself in the city’s atmosphere. We wish you a great discovery!
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