Things to Do in Colmar

The most picturesque quarter of Colmar, with half-timbered houses lining the Lauch River. Best seen from the Rue de Turenne bridge or a stroll along the quays.

🕐 Always open

💡 Go early morning (before 9am) to avoid crowds and catch the sunlight hitting the facades.

A 17th-century merchant's house with a facade covered in 106 carved heads and masks. Now a hotel and restaurant, but the exterior is free to view.

🕐 Exterior always visible

💡 Look for the small allegorical figure of a boy struggling to open an oyster—it’s on the keystone of the main door.

Colmar's main gothic church, built from the 13th to 14th centuries. Notable for its 12th-century nave and 18th-century organ case.

🕐 Mon-Sat: 08:00-18:00; Sun: 09:00-18:00

💡 Check the choir stalls for 16th-century carved misericords—each has a different scene.

A large public park with walking paths, a pond, and plenty of benches. Popular for picnics and spotting swans and ducks.

🕐 Always open

💡 Bring bread for the birds, but buy a baguette from a boulangerie nearby—much cheaper than tourist spots in the old town.

Housed in the birthplace of Frédéric Bartholdi, sculptor of the Statue of Liberty. Displays models, sketches, and personal items. Entry costs €7 (free for under-18s and on the first Sunday of each month).

🕐 Wed-Mon: 10:00-12:00, 14:00-18:00; closed Tue

💡 Head to the top-floor terrace for a view of the tiled roofs—it’s often overlooked by visitors.