Koïfhus (Old Customs House)
The oldest public building in Colmar, built in 1480. Ground floor served as warehouse and customs office, while upper floor hosted meetings of the Décapole (federation of 10 Alsatian imperial cities)
Practical Information
Updated: Jan 16, 2026Entrance Fee
FreeFree to view exterior. Building houses a restaurant and temporary exhibitions
Best Time to Visit
Visit the adjacent square (Place de l'Ancienne Douane) to see the Schwendi Fountain by Bartholdi. Christmas market held here in December
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Working Hours
Updated: Jan 16, 202624 hours
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faq.subtitle Koïfhus (Old Customs House)
A fountain designed by Bartholdi honoring General Lazarus von Schwendi who brought Tokay vine to Alsace. Located in Place de l'Ancienne Douane directly in front of the building
A federation of 10 free imperial cities in Alsace founded in 1354 for mutual defense. Included Colmar, Strasbourg, Basel and others until the French Revolution
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