Explore the romantic Colmar

Curious: If you're driving from Strasbourg to Colmar, you'll come across an exact, 12-meter-tall copy of New York's Statue of Liberty in the middle of a traffic circle in a Colmar industrial area. What many don't know: The New York Statue of Liberty was created by Colmar-born sculptor and artist Auguste Bartholdi (1834-1904). There is also a Bartholdi Museum in the old town with other works. How about a quick Statue of Liberty selfie before you continue towards the old town?

From the centrally located public car park, you can reach the old town on foot in just a few minutes - a good starting point for exploring Colmar.

When you stand in front of the "department store", which dates back to the 15th century, you are already in the historic heart of the old town. As a former customs house, the Koifhus was the heart of economic and political life in medieval Colmar, because on the first floor was the warehouse for imported and exported goods. Take a look at the courtyard and explore the surrounding alleys.

La Petite Venise ("Little Venice") is the most famous and romantic old town quarter in Colmar. Stroll through the alleys along the canal with their brightly painted half-timbered houses and enjoy the atmosphere!

The market hall is located in a pretty 19th-century brick building in a beautiful setting right on the canal - the goods used to be delivered from the water. Inside, vendors offer Alsatian specialties, and there are two cafes where you can grab a bite to eat. The best place is outside on the terrace by the canal!
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00 Sunday: 10:00 - 14:00 Monday and holidays: closed

The best way to see Colmar's "Little Venice" is from the water. The wooden barges are even vaguely reminiscent of Venice's gondolas, but are steered not by muscle power but by a quiet electric motor. During the approximately 30-minute boat tour, you will cruise leisurely along the little river Lauch and its canals through the old town quarter past charming half-timbered houses and learn all kinds of interesting facts about the city.
Between February 5 and December 31: 09:45 - 11:45 13:45 - 18:45 Shortened opening hours in January, February and November.
Departures every 15 minutes from the Saint-Pierre Bridge.
For info and tickets, visit the official website.

The cutely furnished café or tea room with floral wallpaper, omega dishes and antiques serves delicious cakes and cupcakes with tea and coffee. Treat yourself to a little refreshment here before you continue your exploration of the city.
Opening hours:
Thursday - Monday: 10:00 - 18:00 Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

Did you know that the Musée Unterlinden is the most visited museum in France after the Louvre? The museum displays art from the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, but also houses important art from the 19th to the 21st century. The premises are also impressive, as the museum is located in a converted Dominican monastery from the 13th century, among other places.
Opening hours: Wednesday - Monday 09:00 - 18:00 Tuesday closed
For info and tickets, visit the museum's website.

Rumor has it that this place has the best tarte flambée in Colmar. This casual restaurant in the old town specializes in tarte flambée - you can try a wide variety here. How about a tarte flambée with Alsatian Munster cheese?
Opening hours:
Monday - Sunday 12:00 - 13:30, 19:00 - 21:00