Visit Colmar: the essentials
Nestled in the heart of the Alsatian vineyards, Colmar is a village that looks like a postcard.
Its romantic canals, half-timbered houses and preserved cultural heritage make it an unmissable place.
Whether it's for a getaway, a weekend or a longer stay, it's the perfect destination all year round.
Start your visit by following the cobbled streets of Old Colmar. Once you arrive in the Little Venice district, you will be charmed by this picturesque place.
Behind the Koïffhus, continue towards the quai de la poissonnerie to the Turenne and Saint-Pierre bridges.
With its canals lined with flower-filled half-timbered houses, Little Venice attracts photographers from all over the world. You will even have the opportunity to take a ride in a flat-bottomed boat.
Not far away, the Tanners' district is distinguished by its large white houses, witnesses to the artisanal activity of yesteryear. While strolling, don't miss the majestic Saint-Martin Collegiate Church.
Colmar is full of historic residences that tell the story of the city's evolution. The Adolf house, the oldest in Colmar, and the Pfister house, with its murals and sculpted oriel window, are real treasures.
A visit is also a must to the Maison des Têtes, a German Renaissance building decorated with a hundred masks that give it a unique singularity.
It is impossible to miss the Unterlinden museum, housed in a former Dominican convent.
If you are an art lover, you can admire the famous Isenheim Altarpiece, a Renaissance masterpiece, as well as an important collection by Martin Schongauer.
A little further on, discover the museum dedicated to Uncle Hansi, whose real name was Jean-Jacques Waltz, a caricaturist and illustrator popularized by Hergé.
Through a hundred drawings, you can learn more about the history of Colmar and Alsace. On the ground floor is a small shop where you can taste many Alsatian specialties.
The culinary richness of Colmar is like the region: generous and refined. Reserve a table in one of the traditional winstubs to taste specialties such as sauerkraut or baeckeoffe, accompanied by Alsace wines.
Lovers of sweets will be won over by the kougelhopfs and other gingerbreads.
Colmar also remains the capital of Alsace wines. Many wine estates offer tastings and cellar tours, such as the Wolfberger or Martin Jund estates.
Surrounded by a wooded park with a view of the vineyards, our charming hotel is located 5 km from the historic center of Colmar, in Wettolsheim. You can easily park in the hotel car park.
Stay in one of our 16 carefully decorated rooms or suites equipped with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, mini bar and welcome tray.
Why not also awaken your taste buds at the La Palette restaurant to taste the cuisine of chef Henri Gagneux? In summer, you can enjoy the quiet terrace.
Its romantic canals, half-timbered houses and preserved cultural heritage make it an unmissable place.
Whether it's for a getaway, a weekend or a longer stay, it's the perfect destination all year round.
Discover the charm of Old Colmar
Little Venice
Start your visit by following the cobbled streets of Old Colmar. Once you arrive in the Little Venice district, you will be charmed by this picturesque place.
Behind the Koïffhus, continue towards the quai de la poissonnerie to the Turenne and Saint-Pierre bridges.
With its canals lined with flower-filled half-timbered houses, Little Venice attracts photographers from all over the world. You will even have the opportunity to take a ride in a flat-bottomed boat.
Not far away, the Tanners' district is distinguished by its large white houses, witnesses to the artisanal activity of yesteryear. While strolling, don't miss the majestic Saint-Martin Collegiate Church.
Emblematic houses
Colmar is full of historic residences that tell the story of the city's evolution. The Adolf house, the oldest in Colmar, and the Pfister house, with its murals and sculpted oriel window, are real treasures.
A visit is also a must to the Maison des Têtes, a German Renaissance building decorated with a hundred masks that give it a unique singularity.
A city of art and culture
It is impossible to miss the Unterlinden museum, housed in a former Dominican convent.
If you are an art lover, you can admire the famous Isenheim Altarpiece, a Renaissance masterpiece, as well as an important collection by Martin Schongauer.
A little further on, discover the museum dedicated to Uncle Hansi, whose real name was Jean-Jacques Waltz, a caricaturist and illustrator popularized by Hergé.
Through a hundred drawings, you can learn more about the history of Colmar and Alsace. On the ground floor is a small shop where you can taste many Alsatian specialties.
Succumb to the gastronomy and wines of Alsace
The culinary richness of Colmar is like the region: generous and refined. Reserve a table in one of the traditional winstubs to taste specialties such as sauerkraut or baeckeoffe, accompanied by Alsace wines.
Lovers of sweets will be won over by the kougelhopfs and other gingerbreads.
Colmar also remains the capital of Alsace wines. Many wine estates offer tastings and cellar tours, such as the Wolfberger or Martin Jund estates.
Your Hotel La Palette in the heart of the Alsatian vineyards
Surrounded by a wooded park with a view of the vineyards, our charming hotel is located 5 km from the historic center of Colmar, in Wettolsheim. You can easily park in the hotel car park.
Stay in one of our 16 carefully decorated rooms or suites equipped with a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, mini bar and welcome tray.
Why not also awaken your taste buds at the La Palette restaurant to taste the cuisine of chef Henri Gagneux? In summer, you can enjoy the quiet terrace.
