We plan 5-7 days in Alsace in May; plan to get about via train and bus--no car. Am considering Colmar as a base. Would appreciate your input. Thanks.
Posted by
Rick Steves' Europe
16895 posts
Yes, Colmar would be our preferred base, with plenty to see, frequent trains to Strasbourg or Mulhouse (for car museum*), and less frequent buses or minivan tours to neighboring smaller towns. Five days would be enough for most people.
*Museum is close to a station called Mulhouse Nord, but your train goes to Mulhouse Ville/Central station.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32351 posts
george,
I most definitely agree with using Colmar as the base! It's a beautiful smaller town with canals, and has some excellent hotels and restaurants, as well as the impressive Unterlinden Museum.
Posted by
Atlanta
5196 posts
Another vote for Colmar. Absolutely lovely place to stay -- so lovely you might not even want to do many day trips away from there. TC
Posted by
California
773 posts
We loved Colmar. Be sure to take the quick, easy train ride to Turckheim.