Bed and Breakfast hotels in Colmar

Located on the German border of France, Colmar is an extremely popular tourist city, renowned for its history, architecture and unique culture. Although technically within the French border, the city has a very Germanic feel to it, having been occupied by the neighbouring country throughout two stages of its history – first between 1871–1918 and then during World War Two. Colmar is considered the second city, after Strasbourg , of the French region of Alsace.

With a very mixed heritage, Colmar offers a great variety of culture - from its many architectural landmarks to its delicious variety of food - and is also considered the capital of the revered Alstatian Wine Route, which runs down the east side of France. Just to the north of the city is Hotel Campanile Colmar Aeroport , the perfect place to begin your exploration of the city and surrounding area.

A two-day break
A two-day trip is just about enough time to explore the city of Colmar. Hotel Campanile Colmar Aeroport, just a short distance from the centre, is perfectly placed for anyone wishing explore this beautiful, historic town. Spend the first day wondering around the old town, Little Venice and visiting churches. One the second, choose from the wide variety of fantastic museums on offer throughout Colmar.

A week-long stay
A week-long stay enables a far more thorough experience of Colmar and the surrounding area. Make sure to explore the city to the maximum, either by walking or cycling around it, as well as visiting as many of the museums and architectural wonders as possible. In the evening, take in some culture by paying a visit to one of Colmar’s revered theatres. Further afield, visit some of the other towns and cities in Alsace, including Strasbourg.

A family holiday
As well as providing culture and history, Colmar can be an extremely exciting place for families with young children. To learn about the nature and ecology of the Alsace region, visit the Ecomusée, just a short way south of Colmar, towards Mulhouse. To mix history with family fun, there are also a large number of castles in the area, ready to be explored. Colmar is particularly inviting for families during its Christmas celebrations.

Transport
Lying between major cities in France, Germany and Switzerland, Colmar is an easy place to get to by any means of transportation. The nearest major airports, aside from Colmar Airport, are Basel’s Euroairport to the south and Strasbourg to the north. There are also train links from Colmar to both of these cities and others.

Food
There are a number of fine places to eat and drink in Colmar, as well as a number of markets to purchase goods from. With both French and German routes, the city has a great variety of specialities, including foie gras, which are usually made up of the finest meats and fish in the region of Alsace.

Events
A highly cultural city, Colmar is well-known for a variety of events throughout the year. As well as hosting a large number of art exhibitions and theatre productions throughout the year, one of the best times of year to visit is in the winter, for Colmar’s Christmas market, very similar to the famous ones across the border, in Germany.

Interesting fact
As well as being renowned for its own architecture, the city of Colmar has also played a part in the construction of one of the most iconic structures in the world. New York’s Statue of Liberty was designed by Colmar-born Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi. The statue was erected in 1886, when the sculptor was 52 years old.

Useful links
Colmar Office de Tourisme [http://www.ot-colmar.fr/en]
Visit Alsace [http://www.visit-alsace.com]
Aeroport de Colmar [http://www.colmar.aeroport.fr/en]