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In Alsace in northeastern France near the German border, The Alsatian fairy-tale town with its pastel-colored half-timbered houses along the Lauch River is said to have inspired the village in Disney's 'Beauty and the Beast.' The 'Petit Venice' quarter and the famous Christmas market make Colmar one of France's most photogenic towns.

What awaits you

City tripMuseumsLocal cuisineWalkable

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 26°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (8°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
6°
Jan
10°
Feb
13°
Mar
14°
Apr
20°
May
25°
Jun
26°
Jul
26°
Aug
21°
Sep
18°
Oct
10°
Nov
7°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
6h
Feb
8h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
12h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
6h
Oct
5h
Nov
3h
Dec
Rain days
10d
Jan
11d
Feb
11d
Mar
12d
Apr
13d
May
12d
Jun
11d
Jul
12d
Aug
11d
Sep
11d
Oct
15d
Nov
13d
Dec

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Colmar as a Vacation Destination

Colmar is an excellent choice for city breaks. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 26°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine.

Good to know

Price level
€€€
Local languages
FR, DE
Camping
Tent & caravan