Alsace Wine Route Travel Guide

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La décoration de ce plafond est vraiment agréable à voir. On y resterai pendu quelques temps.
La décoration de ce plafond est vraiment agréable à voir. On y resterai pendu quelques temps.
Apparently Colmar is the inspiration for the town in Howl's Moving Castle by Hayao Miyazaki #wewhotravel #lifeatexpedia #colmar #france #littlevenice #petitevenise
Typical street scene inside the medieval walls of tiny Riquewihr. This adorable little town is a fun holiday season visit, and I imagine it's just as charming the rest of the year too. It is officially listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, and has changed little since the 16th century.
I have been quite smitten by this picturesque small town Colmar, popularly known as Le Petite Venise of France, located in Alsace region. A perfect one day trip either from Basel (Switzerland) or Paris. This has the best quaint old multicolored typical wooden houses rowed up on the sides of the canal. It couldn’t have been more perfect for me to be visiting this place during Eastern holiday! Don’t miss out on a boat ride on this canal for 15-20€ totally worth for this shot! Do try their regional variant of crispy pizza if you happen to visit.

Where to stay in Alsace Wine Route

beautiful romantic town

Colmar Centre Ville

4.5/5(26 area reviews)

Colmar Centre Ville is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Bartholdi Museum and Colmar Christmas Market.

Colmar Centre Ville
Colmar

Old Town Colmar

Unique features of Old Town Colmar include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Bartholdi Museum or Colmar Christmas Market while you're exploring the area.

Old Town Colmar
France, Alsace region. Colorful traditional town Colmar with scenic romantic canals, popular tourist attraction, wine route destination

Quartier Saint-Léon

4/5(1 area review)

Quartier Saint-Léon might not have many top sights, but Unterlinden Museum and House of the Heads are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Quartier Saint-Léon
Eugisheim facade

Saint Joseph/Mittelharth

Saint Joseph/Mittelharth might not have many top sights, but Unterlinden Museum and House of the Heads are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Saint Joseph/Mittelharth
Designated as one of France's "Plus Beaux Villages," the picture-perfect village of Eguisheim is nestled in a sunny valley surrounded by the green rolling foothills of the Vosges Mountains. This enchanting medieval village was founded in 720 by the Count Eberhard. Just a short distance from Colmar, this typical Alsatian village has narrow cobblestone streets lined with brightly painted half-timbered houses that date from the 16th and 17th century. Ancient inscriptions can still be deciphered on the stone lintels of the houses. These historic houses feature balconies that are lovingly decorated with potted flowers. Because of its exquisite floral displays, the village has been rewarded with the "Grand Prix National du Fleurissement," France's most prestigious national floral award. Visitors will enjoy wandering through the village, admiring the beauty of the buildings, and the colorful geranium-bedecked window sills.

Old Town of Eguisheim

The restaurants and monuments are just a few features travellers like about Old Town of Eguisheim. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Wolfberger Winery and Domaine Gruss & Fils are a few top places to visit.

Old Town of Eguisheim
Quartier des Tanneurs, Colmar, Elsass, Frankreich

Quartier des Tanneurs

Quartier des Tanneurs might not have many top sights, but Colmar Covered Market and Little Venice are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Quartier des Tanneurs
Odalys City Apartment Hotel - Colmar Centre

Odalys City Apartment Hotel - Colmar Centre

4 out of 5
15 Avenue d Alsace Colmar Haut-Rhin
The price is ₹6,845 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
₹6,845
₹8,139 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Colmar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,156 reviews)
Excellent staff, clean room and restorant. Good location.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Odalys City Apartment Hotel - Colmar Centre
Grand Hotel Bristol

Grand Hotel Bristol

4 out of 5
7 Place de la Gare Colmar Haut-Rhin
The price is ₹8,620 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
₹8,620
₹10,088 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Colmar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Grand Hotel Bristol
Colmar Hotel

Colmar Hotel

3 out of 5
14 Route de ROUFFACH Colmar Haut Rhin
The price is ₹8,314 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar
₹8,314
₹9,541 total
5 Mar - 6 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Colmar. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Lovely staff, nice and clean and quiet, great breakfast buffet included, good price, kettle and coffee machine in room and very close to station. A longer walk to get to the old town but not far from the tourist trail walk. Perfect really.

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Colmar Hotel
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Odalys City Apartment Hotel - Colmar Centre

Odalys City Apartment Hotel - Colmar Centre

4 out of 5
15 Avenue d Alsace Colmar Haut-Rhin
Stay at this aparthotel in Colmar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,156 reviews)
Excellent staff, clean room and restorant. Good location.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Odalys City Apartment Hotel - Colmar Centre
Résidence Les Rives de la Fecht

Résidence Les Rives de la Fecht

4 out of 5
18 Quai De La Fecht Ingersheim
Stay at this spa residence in Ingersheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Colmar Christmas Market and Little ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Modern, clean, spacious with polite staff

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Résidence Les Rives de la Fecht
Pierre & Vacances Residence La Petite Venise

Pierre & Vacances Residence La Petite Venise

3 out of 5
11 avenue Joffre Colmar
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly residence in Colmar. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Little Venice and ...
Pierre & Vacances Residence La Petite Venise
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Popular places to visit

Old town of Colmar, Alsace, France

Colmar Christmas Market

4.5/5(12 reviews)

During your trip to Colmar, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Colmar Christmas Market. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the wineries.

Colmar Christmas Market
Colorful traditional french houses on the side of river Lauch at the evening in Colmar, France

Little Venice

4.5/5(26 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Colmar when you stop by Little Venice. While in this quaint area, you can enjoy the wineries.

Little Venice
The medieval 13th-century Dominican convent building converted into the Unterlinden History and Fine Arts museum in the historic old town of Colmar, France.

Colmar Expo

4/5(1 review)

Learn about the events happening in Colmar Expo during your trip to Colmar. While in this trendy area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Colmar Expo
The view from my window

Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Orschwiller with a stop at Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg. Discover the countryside and wineries in this quaint area.

Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg
A superb view on the area .

Mont Sainte Odile

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mont Sainte Odile during your travels in Ottrott. Take some time to visit the spas in this quaint area.

Mont Sainte Odile
Kind little fellas fond of plain popcorn in a wild protected setting

Montagne des Singes

You can learn about the history of Sélestat with a visit to Montagne des Singes. Discover the countryside and wineries in this quaint area.

Montagne des Singes

Cities near Alsace Wine Route

Place de la Fontaine, Sélestat

Sélestat

Colmar which includes a city

Colmar

Panoramic View of Rolling Green Hills and Forested Mountain Range in the Vosges, Alsace Region, France, on a Clear Summer Day

Soultz-Haut-Rhin

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