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Colmar
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One of the most beautiful cities in eastern France, with its canals and typically Alsatian old town. The city is located around forty kilometres south of Strasbourg.
Overview of Colmar
Colmar is one of the most beautiful cities in eastern France, with its canals and typically Alsatian old town. The city is located around forty kilometres south of Strasbourg.
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- Type of place: city.
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- Population: 69,105 inhabitants (2017).
- Area: 66.57 km².
- Altitude: from 175 to 214 m.
- Website: https://www.tourisme-colmar.com
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Some interesting sites to see around Colmar:
Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle
In the small village of Orschwiller, this magnificent 11th-century fortress overlooks the surrounding area from its rocky spur. It is one of the most visited sites in Alsace.
In the small village of Orschwiller, this magnificent 11th-century fortress overlooks the surrounding area from its rocky spur. It is one of the most visited sites in Alsace.
Eguisheim
A stunning tourist village on the Alsace Wine Route, listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France", with its Alsatian houses lining narrow, winding streets. Eguisheim also features the remains of three medieval castles.
A stunning tourist village on the Alsace Wine Route, listed among the "Most Beautiful Villages of France", with its Alsatian houses lining narrow, winding streets. Eguisheim also features the remains of three medieval castles.
Ballons des Vosges Regional Nature Park
Spanning three regions and four departments (68, 70, 88, 90), this is one of France’s largest parks. It’s both a natural and cultural space, where you can hike (and ski) around the Ballon d’Alsace and its 1,247 m peak.
Spanning three regions and four departments (68, 70, 88, 90), this is one of France’s largest parks. It’s both a natural and cultural space, where you can hike (and ski) around the Ballon d’Alsace and its 1,247 m peak.
Ribeauvillé
A charming town with typical architecture dominated by the remains of three medieval castles. It lies on the Alsace Wine Route.
A charming town with typical architecture dominated by the remains of three medieval castles. It lies on the Alsace Wine Route.
Riquewihr
A charming medieval village widely visited for its superb architectural heritage. It is part of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France.".
A charming medieval village widely visited for its superb architectural heritage. It is part of the "Most Beautiful Villages of France.".
Ridge Road of the Vosges Massif
This roughly 100-kilometre route crosses the Vosges mountain range through some beautiful landscapes. It also provides access to several ski resorts.
This roughly 100-kilometre route crosses the Vosges mountain range through some beautiful landscapes. It also provides access to several ski resorts.
Alsace Wine Route
Stretching over 170 km, this scenic route introduces you to both the wines and the charming Alsatian villages of the Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin regions, with some "must-see" stops (Eguisheim, Kaysersberg, and more).
Stretching over 170 km, this scenic route introduces you to both the wines and the charming Alsatian villages of the Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin regions, with some "must-see" stops (Eguisheim, Kaysersberg, and more).
plus on the German side...
Europa Park
Located in Rust, between Freiburg and Strasbourg, it is the largest theme park in Europe by area and the second most visited after Disney.
Located in Rust, between Freiburg and Strasbourg, it is the largest theme park in Europe by area and the second most visited after Disney.