What to do in Colmar with children?
Are you on holiday in Colmar and looking for ways to keep your family entertained?
Discover some ideas for exploring this charming Alsatian city with your family, from walks and museums to leisure activities.
Start your day with a stroll through Colmar's Little Venice district. Its colorful half-timbered houses and canals create a picture-perfect setting.
You can take this short tour of the city on foot or aboard the tourist train (35 minutes) if you have young children.
It's a chance to discover the Maison des Têtes (House of Heads), the Maison Pfister (Pfister House), and the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin.
For a touch of adventure, hop aboard a flat-bottomed boat on the Lauch River for a leisurely ride.
This activity is sure to be a hit with children.
📍Access to the Colmar Little Train: departure and arrival on Rue Kléber, next to the Unterlinden Museum
🕐Opening Hours: open all week from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
💶Prices: €8 per adult, €4 for children under 12
📍Access to the Little Venice Boat: at the bottom of the Saint-Pierre Bridge, 10 Rue de la Herse, 68000 Colmar
🕐Opening Hours: from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM and from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM (varies depending on the season)
💶Prices: €9 per adult and from €4 for children aged 4 to 10. Free for children under 3.
The Colmar Toy Museum remains a must-see for families. This children's paradise showcases an incredible collection of 1,000 toys from the 19th century to the present day.
Discover the toys that shaped your childhood, from antique teddy bears to modern video games, including Barbie and Playmobil.
On the museum's second floor, a gigantic model railway awaits you.
Game tables, consoles, and large-format board games are available to round off your visit in style.
📍Address: Toy Museum, 40 rue Vauban, 68000 Colmar
🕐Opening Hours: Open from January to November, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except Tuesdays. In July, August, and December, open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
💶Admission: €6.50 per adult. Free for children under 8.
Here's another activity that should interest your children: the Natural History Museum.
It's a chance to discover a diverse collection of 135,000 specimens, including mammals from all five continents, as well as fossils and minerals.
Each room offers a different educational approach to spark the curiosity of young enthusiasts of the natural world.
📍Address: Natural History Museum, 11 rue de Turenne, 68000 Colmar
🕐Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm, and weekends, 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm
💶Admission: €6 per adult. Free for children under 7.
Those with a sweet tooth will be delighted to visit the Choco-Story Chocolate Museum.
This interactive experience retraces the history of cocoa in a fun and engaging way through tastings, talks, and workshops for the whole family.
A delicious experience suitable for all ages!
📍Location: Chocolate Museum, 12 Place de la Cathédrale, 68000 Colmar
🕐Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
💶Admission: €15 per adult, €13 for ages 12-17, €9 for ages 3-11. Free for children under 2. Workshops are an additional €45.
Located on Avenue de la République, the 1900 Carousel is the pride of the city. It is the largest wooden carousel in Alsace.
Children will love its retro charm and can enjoy some sweets at the nearby Délices du Carrousel.
📍Location: Place Rapp, 68000 Colmar
🕐Opening Hours: Open every day except Tuesday, from 2 pm to 7 pm
💶Price: €2.50 per ride
Book your hotel in the heart of the Alsatian vineyards, just a 5-minute drive from Colmar city center.
Hotel La Palette welcomes you to Wettolsheim, nestled in a wooded park surrounded by vineyards.
Discover our family suites, which can accommodate up to 5 people.
Equipped with a king-size bed and a sitting area that can accommodate 3 children, you'll appreciate amenities such as a mini-fridge, two televisions, a welcome tray, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower.
Our suites also offer breathtaking views of Hohlandsbourg Castle and the Alsatian vineyards.
The hotel provides free private parking, Wi-Fi access throughout the property, and breakfast.
You can also take advantage of services such as picnic baskets for your excursions and bicycle rentals to explore the surrounding area.
Discover some ideas for exploring this charming Alsatian city with your family, from walks and museums to leisure activities.
Explore Little Venice on foot or by boat
Start your day with a stroll through Colmar's Little Venice district. Its colorful half-timbered houses and canals create a picture-perfect setting.
You can take this short tour of the city on foot or aboard the tourist train (35 minutes) if you have young children.
It's a chance to discover the Maison des Têtes (House of Heads), the Maison Pfister (Pfister House), and the Collegiate Church of Saint-Martin.
For a touch of adventure, hop aboard a flat-bottomed boat on the Lauch River for a leisurely ride.
This activity is sure to be a hit with children.
Practical Information
📍Access to the Colmar Little Train: departure and arrival on Rue Kléber, next to the Unterlinden Museum
🕐Opening Hours: open all week from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
💶Prices: €8 per adult, €4 for children under 12
📍Access to the Little Venice Boat: at the bottom of the Saint-Pierre Bridge, 10 Rue de la Herse, 68000 Colmar
🕐Opening Hours: from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM and from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM (varies depending on the season)
💶Prices: €9 per adult and from €4 for children aged 4 to 10. Free for children under 3.
Visit the Colmar Toy Museum
The Colmar Toy Museum remains a must-see for families. This children's paradise showcases an incredible collection of 1,000 toys from the 19th century to the present day.
Discover the toys that shaped your childhood, from antique teddy bears to modern video games, including Barbie and Playmobil.
On the museum's second floor, a gigantic model railway awaits you.
Game tables, consoles, and large-format board games are available to round off your visit in style.
Practical Information
📍Address: Toy Museum, 40 rue Vauban, 68000 Colmar
🕐Opening Hours: Open from January to November, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except Tuesdays. In July, August, and December, open daily from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
💶Admission: €6.50 per adult. Free for children under 8.
Exploring the Natural History Museum
Here's another activity that should interest your children: the Natural History Museum.
It's a chance to discover a diverse collection of 135,000 specimens, including mammals from all five continents, as well as fossils and minerals.
Each room offers a different educational approach to spark the curiosity of young enthusiasts of the natural world.
Practical Information
📍Address: Natural History Museum, 11 rue de Turenne, 68000 Colmar
🕐Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm, and weekends, 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm
💶Admission: €6 per adult. Free for children under 7.
Dive into the fascinating history of chocolate with Choco-Story
Those with a sweet tooth will be delighted to visit the Choco-Story Chocolate Museum.
This interactive experience retraces the history of cocoa in a fun and engaging way through tastings, talks, and workshops for the whole family.
A delicious experience suitable for all ages!
Practical Information
📍Location: Chocolate Museum, 12 Place de la Cathédrale, 68000 Colmar
🕐Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
💶Admission: €15 per adult, €13 for ages 12-17, €9 for ages 3-11. Free for children under 2. Workshops are an additional €45.
Take a ride on the 1900 Carousel
Located on Avenue de la République, the 1900 Carousel is the pride of the city. It is the largest wooden carousel in Alsace.
Children will love its retro charm and can enjoy some sweets at the nearby Délices du Carrousel.
Practical Information
📍Location: Place Rapp, 68000 Colmar
🕐Opening Hours: Open every day except Tuesday, from 2 pm to 7 pm
💶Price: €2.50 per ride
Where to stay with your family near Colmar?
Book your hotel in the heart of the Alsatian vineyards, just a 5-minute drive from Colmar city center.
Hotel La Palette welcomes you to Wettolsheim, nestled in a wooded park surrounded by vineyards.
Discover our family suites, which can accommodate up to 5 people.
Equipped with a king-size bed and a sitting area that can accommodate 3 children, you'll appreciate amenities such as a mini-fridge, two televisions, a welcome tray, and a bathroom with a walk-in shower.
Our suites also offer breathtaking views of Hohlandsbourg Castle and the Alsatian vineyards.
The hotel provides free private parking, Wi-Fi access throughout the property, and breakfast.
You can also take advantage of services such as picnic baskets for your excursions and bicycle rentals to explore the surrounding area.
