Colmar is a tourist city located in the Alsace region of France, which is located in Western Europe. Colmar, the third largest city in the Grant-Est region, is located on the Alsace wine route. For many travel lovers, it is extremely important to go to a country other than their own and discover new places. The city of Colmar is very lively, especially during New Year's Eve. Every corner and every street of the city hosts very lively and colorful images during Christmas time. Therefore, especially if you are planning to go to this city, we strongly recommend that you go during the New Year's period. You can have a very pleasant and entertaining time in this city whose streets turn into a fair.
Colmar, which is among the places you must see when you come to France, is also located very close to Germany. The most convenient means of transportation for visitors who want to come here is undoubtedly by air. It is especially easy to get from Istanbul to Basel Mulhouse Airport, which is used as a common transportation point by Germany, France and Switzerland. By choosing among the companies that organize flights to this airport from your location, you can reach the airport after an average of 3 hours of flight. After arriving at the airport, you can reach Colmar in approximately 30 minutes by following the signs.
Colmar is known as a city rich in places to visit. There are many places to visit in this region, from churches to museums. The city stands out especially with the Statue of Liberty, which will greet you as soon as you step into the area. There are also many spots in this region where you can immerse yourself in the unique view of the city and have a great time. Among the places you should not leave without seeing when you come to Colmar are La Petite Venise, Colmar Old Town, St. Martin Church, Colmar Museums, Grand Rue, Tanner's District and Dominicain Church. We will share the prominent features of these places and what to expect in the rest of our article.
La Petite Venise
The first stop on our list of places to visit in Colmar is the La Petite Venise region, which hosts wonderful and unique views.
There are many small and large water channels in this region. Because of these canals, it took its name from Venice, which also stands out with its canals. From the moment you set foot here, you will be greeted by houses that attract attention with their colorful and lively appearance. Also, this is the most suitable place in the city for taking photographs. That's why we recommend that you bring your camera with you.
Colmar Old Town
Colmar Old Town, also known as the old city center of the region, stands out with its famous cobblestones.
There are many buildings you can see in this region. You have the opportunity to closely see Ancien Corps de Gadre, which reflects the traces of Renaissance architecture, Maison des Tetes, which attracts attention with its decoration and appearance and also offers accommodation services, and Maison Adolph, whose construction dates back to the 14th century.
St. Martin's Church
The next stop on our list of places to visit in Colmar is St. Petersburg, which stands out with its gothic architecture. Martin Church.
For those living in the region, this church is referred to as a cathedral. However, considering the architectural features of the building, this building is in the form of a complete church. We recommend that you see this building, which is a historical building, closely.
Colmar Museums
It is possible to see museums serving many different purposes in the city of Colmar. If you are among those who like to visit museums, we recommend that you add these places to your list.
Especially the Unterlinden Museum, where you can see many different works, from medieval paintings to gothic sculptures; There are many museums such as the Chocolate Museum, Hansi Museum, Toy Museum, History and Ethnography Museum, Bartholdi Museum.
Grand Rue
Grand Rue, one of Colmar's most frequently visited streets by tourists, is especially rich in terms of food and beverage venues.
If you get hungry while wandering along this street, you can take short breaks by visiting restaurants where you can taste many different flavors. Apart from eating, you can also visit their cafe, have a drink and watch the activity on this lively street.
Tanner's District
The next stop on our list of places to visit in Colmar is Tanner's District, that is, Leather Dealers Street. It is at a point that you can reach on foot from Koifhus.
The reason why this street is called leather workers is that in ancient times, people interested in this profession devoted the top floor of their houses to leather tanning processes. If you see these houses, which have a deep-rooted historical past, especially during Christmas time, you can admire the decorations on the houses.
Dominicain Church
Its construction was completed in the 14th century and stands out with its gothic architectural atmosphere. Dominicain Church is one of the touristic buildings of the city.
The building has the distinction of being both a church and a monastery. Additionally, the municipal library also serves within the building. After you finish your church tour, you can also visit the Christmas Market set up for New Year's Eve and do some shopping. We especially recommend that you time your visit around New Year's Eve so that you can see this market.
