ColmarvsStrasbourg
Can't decide between Colmar and Strasbourg? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Colmar
Colmar is a fairy-tale Alsatian town with half-timbered houses, flower-lined canals, and a blend of French and German cultures. This charming town inspired Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" village, offering world-class wines, cozy winstubs, and enchanting Christmas markets. Its "Little Venice" quarter is pure magic.
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Strasbourg
Strasbourg is where France meets Germany, a charming city of half-timbered houses, winding canals, and one of Europe's finest Gothic cathedrals. Home to the European Parliament, this UNESCO World Heritage city offers the famous Petite France quarter and legendary Christmas markets.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Colmar offers Little Venice, Maison Pfister, Unterlinden Museum
Strasbourg offers Strasbourg Cathedral, Petite France, European Parliament
Food & Dining
Colmar is famous for its local dining scene
Strasbourg is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Colmar offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Strasbourg offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
May to September, November to December (Christmas)
April to October, December (Christmas)
Weather
Summer: 25°C, Winter: 3°C
Summer: 24°C, Winter: 3°C
Top Attractions in Colmar
- 1Little Venice
- 2Maison Pfister
- 3Unterlinden Museum
- 4Wine Route Tours
- 5Christmas Markets
- 6Old Town Stroll
Top Attractions in Strasbourg
- 1Strasbourg Cathedral
- 2Petite France
- 3European Parliament
- 4Christmas Markets
- 5Boat Tours on Ill River
- 6Alsatian Food & Wine
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Hidden Gems
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Hidden Gems in Colmar
- 1
Cour des Tanneurs (Tanner's Courtyard)
A secluded, peaceful inner courtyard hidden behind a gate on Rue des Tanneurs, featuring a well and the original half-timbered houses of the tanners' guild.
- 2
Musée du Jouet (Toy Museum)
A whimsical museum housed in a former cinema, showcasing a vast collection of toys and trains from the 19th century to the present day.
Hidden Gems in Strasbourg
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The Astronomical Clock's Backstage Tour
A special guided tour that takes you behind the famous 19th-century clock on the cathedral's south transept to see its intricate Renaissance mechanics.
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Jardin des Deux Rives (Garden of the Two Banks)
A vast, modern cross-border park spanning the Rhine River, connecting Strasbourg (France) with Kehl (Germany) via the elegant Passerelle Mimram footbridge.
Neighborhoods to Explore
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Top Areas in Colmar
La Petite Venise (Little Venice) & Krutenau
The most iconic and picturesque area of Colmar, centered around the peaceful Lauch River canals.
Vieux Colmar (Old Town) Centre
The historic commercial and administrative heart, a maze of pedestrianized cobblestone streets lined with stunning architecture from the 13th to 18th centuries.
Top Areas in Strasbourg
Grande Île (Historic Center)
The UNESCO World Heritage heart of Strasbourg, an island encircled by the Ill River.
Petite France
The most picturesque and photographed district of Strasbourg, located on the western end of the Grande Île.
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Our Verdict
Both Colmar and Strasbourg are incredible destinations. Colmar excels in half-timbered houses and Alsatian wine, while Strasbourg stands out for Gothic cathedral and Petite France.
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