You cannot miss the character these fresh water runnels add to the city. Take off your shoes and…read morerelax.

it s really nice with the little canals of water running through the streets of the old part. It…read morereally gives it character. I did stupidly think that Die Bächle was one specific little well or something at first.

Okay, I have to admit it, I am a sucker for cemeteries. I just love them, especially in other…read morecountries. This cemetery is so haunting...my sister and I often take a picnic lunch and eat, read and relax there. The cemetery is so old that you are not going to offend anyone. My only concern is that between the last time I was there several years ago and this year (2016) the cemetery has become terribly overgrown. A tombstone to a famous person who was involved in the Revolutionary War in the US had disappeared entirely, I hope for restoration or preservation. The grass was terribly high and it was hard to get to some gravesites. I hope this will be remedied, because this cemetery is an absolute treasure.

This is truly what you come to Colmar to see. Walking through La Petite Venise feels like stepping…read morestraight onto a movie set, with historic canals reflecting rows of pastel-hued, medieval half-timbered houses. A few highlights you shouldn't miss while exploring: Pont de l'Abreuvoir (Petite Venise Bridge): The ultimate postcard photo op. Stand on the bridge looking down the canal framed by vibrant flower boxes, drifting flat-bottom boats, and storybook facades. Quai de la Poissonnerie: The iconic fishmonger district. It winds behind the Koïfhus down toward Saint-Pierre, lined on both sides with brightly painted traditional timbered homes right up against the water. Rue de Turenne & Place des 6 Montagnes Noires: Follow the street just beyond the canal to see classic Alsatian architecture and Bartholdi's historic Roesselmann Fountain. Keep an eye out for the spots and village fountains that served as visual inspiration for Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Plan for at least half a day to wander the alleys without rushing. If you can swing it, stay overnight--the crowds thin out in the evening, the lanterns reflect off the water, and you get to savor the hearty local Alsatian cuisine and wines at a relaxed pace. Absolute 5-star experience!

Venice Italy is still 300 miles away and it doesn't really resemble Venice much other than the…read morecourse of the Lauch River (that feeds into the Ill). It is the picture postcard district of Colmar with restored timber homes and flowers and yes, lots of tourists all seeking that perfect selfie or Insta photo. Once you've seen it, you've seen it. From the marker, "The bridge over the Lauch marks the start of the Krutenau, a community united around the memory of Martin Stockmeyer: this boatman, nicknamed the 'Hercules of Colmar', was in February 1791 responsible for the victory of the Revolution in the face of an uprising of the aristocratic party. The road owes its current name to the marshal Turenne, who used it in 1674 for his solemn entry at the head of 800 cavalrymen. The picturesque line of old houses, which are accessible by small boat, is the reason for the name 'Little Venise'." I think the restaurants are a little more expensive in this neighborhood but you'll find that they all have menus in French and English and German and probably Spanish and others. It's all about the visitors in this part of Colmar. Don't miss the "Ski Tree." I'm not sure if that's a seasonal thing. [Review 21180 overall - 99 in France - 143 of 2024.]

Awesome awesome old German gate. The Schwabentor tower is magnificent in its purity of…read morearchitectural and artistic build and outside artsy colors and paints. This Schwabentor is an great, outstanding photo spot for lovers + families! Review: 5

The Victory Monument in Freiburg im Breisgau is a monument to commemorate Germany's victory in the…read moreFranco-German War in 1871.