Medieval Old Town

Colmar (Alsace), France

The historic centre, home to Maison Pfister, the Old Custom House, and St-Martin Church.

Places in Medieval Old Town

Le Colombier bistros Charming bistros where you can enjoy hearty local dishes like Baeckeoffe.
Old Town Alsatian specialities Restaurants serving classic Alsatian dishes including sauerkraut and matelote du Rhin.
Old Town wine bars Wine bars throughout the medieval centre, showcasing the Alsace wine region's offerings.
Maison Pfister and Old Custom House Beautifully preserved landmarks central to Colmar's medieval Old Town character.

Best time to visit: May to September offers warm weather for the canals and vineyard visits, while December's Christmas markets are among Alsace's most famous.
Getting around: Colmar's medieval Old Town, including the canalside Little Venice district, is compact and entirely walkable.
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Language: French. English is common in tourism.
Timezone: CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)
Current trends: Colmar's dining scene continues balancing charming bistros serving hearty local dishes like Baeckeoffe with Michelin-starred fine dining, reflecting Alsace's status as the French region with the greatest concentration of restaurant and hotel stars.

Little Venice (Petite Venise) — The canalside district with colourful half-timbered houses along the water.
Surrounding vineyards — The Alsace wine region surrounding Colmar.