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Colmar, France

Colmar is a city and commune in the Haut-Rhin department and Alsace region of north-eastern France. The third-largest commune in Alsace, it is the seat of the prefecture of the Haut-Rhin department and of the subprefecture of the Colmar-Ribeauvillé arrondissement.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Alsace, France.
  • Known for canals, canal tours, boat tours.
  • Served by Colmar Houssen airport (CMR).

History

Colmar is a city and commune in the Haut-Rhin department and Alsace region of north-eastern France. The third-largest commune in Alsace, it is the seat of the prefecture of the Haut-Rhin department and of the subprefecture of the Colmar-Ribeauvillé arrondissement.

Restaurants & places to go

Fine Dining, Restaurant · Cuisine moderne et créative aux produits locaux proposée en menus fixes dans une salle au décor minimaliste. Opening hours:… · lalchemille.fr
Indoor
French, Restaurant · La maison de la tarte flambée Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-14:00, 19:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · lasoi.fr
Indoor
Regional, Restaurant · Cuisine Alsacienne et Italienne. Tarte flambée, pizzas, pierrades. Opening hours: Mo-Tu,Fr-Su 10:00-24:00; We-Th off · 2 Rue de l'Ange,… · le-petit-schlossberg.com
Indoor
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · mcdonalds.fr
Indoor
Cake, Coffee Shop, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-16:00 Features: takeaway · 8 Rue Morel, Colmar, 68000 · omnino.fr
Indoor
Restaurant · Tartes Flambées Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-13:30,19:00-21:30 · la-stub-colmar.fr
Indoor
French, American, European, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-14:30,18:00-23:30; Fr 11:30-24:00; Sa 11:30-00:30; Su 11:30-23:15 · aubureau.fr
Indoor
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:30-15:00,18:00-22:00; Fr 11:30-15:00,18:00-22:30; Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 11:30-22:00 · buffalo-grill.fr
Indoor

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Airports

Colmar Houssen airport (CMR) 3.1 km to the centre
Colmar, GES, FR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Saint-Dié-Remomeix Airfield 33 km to the centre
Remomeix, GES, FR
Outdoor
Envol Ultralight Airfield Alsace 15 km to the centre
Marckolsheim, Bas-Rhin, GES, FR
Outdoor
Dropt AltiSurface 62 km to the centre
Girmont-Val-d'Ajol, GES, FR
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Embarcadère Sans-Souci
Ferry terminal · 17 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Colmar Houssen airport (CMR); 3 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 1 ferry terminal within 20 km (nearest: Embarcadère Sans-Souci, 17 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Colmar, France. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach

Tours & experiences