FAQ

• How do you get from Paris to Colmar?

  Colmar is located at about 500 kilometers (310 miles) from Paris. You can of course rent a car in Paris and reach Colmar by highway. Most travelers opt for the train as there is a TGV fast train that links Paris to the Alsace region of France. In fact, there are 3 direct trains that will take you from Paris to Colmar without having to change trains. The fastest possible option will have you travel 2h20 minutes only, making Colmar easily accessible by train from Paris.

• Is Colmar worth visiting?

  Absolutely! Colmar is part of the most charming small towns of France. In fact, the town was elected as the European Best Destination in 2020. Colmar is home to a wonderful Heritage that has been preserved through time, lovely canals, an impressive selection of quality restaurants and shops with high quality products. The town is also a perfect starting point for sightseeing & wine tours of Alsace. Just take one of our many Colmar tours for a great time.

• Should I stay in Colmar or Strasbourg?

  This is a recurring question for those of you that wish to visit the Alsace region of France. In fact both destinations make for a great starting point for Sightseeing & Wine Tours and we offer day trips and wine tours out of both Colmar and Strasbourg. So the main difference is that Colmar is a small town set more or less in the middle of the Alsace Wine Region. Strasbourg is a regional capital, home to the European Parliament. Here, you will have more choices when it comes to hotels, restaurants and things to do in town. Your choice will therefore depend on what type of activities or ambiance you are looking for when in town.

• Is Colmar ideal for Wine Lovers

  Yes, absolutely. If you love wine and especially white wines, Colmar makes for a perfect destination to visit & wine taste in some of the best wineries of the Alsace region. The varietal white wines produced in this part of the Alsace region are made with famous grape varieties such as Riesling, Sylvaner, Muscat, Pinot Gris or gewurztraminer.

• Where is Colmar located in France?

  Colmar is located in the Alsace region of France that borders Germany, in the Haut-Rhin department, in the East of France.

• What is the most popular Alsace wine tour from Colmar?

  The most popular Alsace wine tour from Colmar is our small group Alsace wine tour shared full day trip from Colmar that will have you visit 3 wineries during the day.

• Do you offer day trips from Colmar that do not include wine?

  Yes, absolutely! Our Gems of Alsace will have you visit charming villages and towns as well as the mightly Haut Koenigsbourg castle. If you do wish to taste some wines then that will be possible but on your own.

• As an Alsace Destination Specialist, what are some tips you think are useful?

  As a local operator of tours, activities & day trips from Colmar for more than 10 years now, we certainly have some very helpful tips that we would love to share with you. 1. As a charming small town of France, Colmar is certainly a perfect destination if you want to speak with locals and learn about Alsace culture and traditions. Even though at first Alsatians can seem to be a bit mistrustful or suspicious, making a few efforts in French and letting them know about where you come from and your visits in the region will should brake the ice.