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Petite Venise

tourists

Canals with half-timbered houses. Boat rides, flower boxes, most photographed area.

Vieille Ville

culture

Medieval center with Maison des Têtes, Unterlinden Museum, colorful guild houses.

Colmar

Colmar: The Fairytale Capital of Alsatian Wines

Colmar is a city that seems to have stepped out of a medieval fairytale. Located in the heart of Alsace, it enchants travelers with its colorful half-timbered houses, romantic canals, and cozy cobblestone streets. This city of approximately 70,000 inhabitants is considered one of the most beautiful in France and serves as the unofficial capital of the famous Alsatian wines. Colmar is a place where French elegance meets German coziness, creating a unique atmosphere that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

History of Colmar: Between T...

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Definitely! Most beautiful Alsatian town. Little Venice canals, colorful half-timbered houses, excellent wine. Less crowded than Strasbourg.

Christmas markets (late Nov-Dec) are magical. Spring (Apr-May) for flowers. Summer warm but crowded. Avoid Mondays - many shops closed.

Travel Tips

Useful tips for visiting Colmar

Colmar is capital of Alsace Wine Route. Rent a car or join wine tour to Riquewihr, Eguisheim villages.

Visit Unterlinden Museum for Isenheim Altarpiece - one of world's greatest medieval artworks.

Try tarte flambée (flammekueche) and choucroute garnie. Pair with Alsace wines (Riesling, Gewürztraminer).

Weather

Average temperature by month

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88%10 м/с
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Tomorrowweather10°5°
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Friweather10°2°
Satweather7°2°
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5°
-1°Jan
7°
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12°
3°Mar
17°
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21°
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24°
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27°
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26°
15°Aug
22°
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16°
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1.4 €~1.6 $
Trace
Городские автобусы. Центр легко пешком
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3 €~3.5 $
Taxi Colmar
Посадка €2.50, за км €2. Редко нужны в центре
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1.4 €
~1.6 $
TraceГородские автобусы. Центр легко пешком
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3 €
~3.5 $
Taxi ColmarПосадка €2.50, за км €2. Редко нужны в центре

Prices

Cost of food, accommodation and services

Cafes & Restaurants

Lunch
15 €
~15.0 $
Restaurant dinner
60 €
~60.0 $

Street Food

Local dish
5 €
~5.0 $

Drinks

Coffee
3 €
~3.0 $
Beer in bar
5 €
~5.0 $
Local beer
2 €
~2.0 $

Fast Food

Big Mac
7 €
~7.0 $

Groceries

Water 1.5L
1 €
~1.0 $
Weekly groceries
65 €
~65.0 $

Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.

Accommodation

Hotels and rental prices

Hostel dorm
30 € / night
~30.0 $
Hostel private room
65 € / night
~65.0 $
Hotel 2★
76 € / night
~76.0 $
Hotel 3★
109 € / night
~109 $
Hotel 4★
163 € / night
~163 $
Hotel 5★
348 € / night
~348 $

Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.

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widespread

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Cards accepted widely. Cash for winstubs.

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France uses Euro. Banks: Credit Agricole, BNP Paribas, Caisse d'Epargne - ATMs in town center. Near Germany and Switzerland borders - stick to EUR payments. Exchange also at La Poste (post office). Cards widely accepted. Traditional winstubs may prefer cash.

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5%

Service included. Small tip appreciated.

Safety

High safety level

Tourist area with low crime rate

Very safe, small tourist town. Excellent for walking day and night.

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3/5
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$1600
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80
Mbps
5/5
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4Ggood
5G✗
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location.nomad.day_pass$20
location.nomad.month_pass$150
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Le Co-Working Colmar, La Ruche

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E-visa✗
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location.nomad.budget$1300
location.nomad.comfortable$1800
location.nomad.luxury$3200

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