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Colmar question

I will be doing a day trip from Switzerland to Colmar. I am thinking I might stay overnight in order to visit the nearby villages. I have 2 questions: Where would be the best spot to stay? Also, has anyone taken a fun organized day trip to the nearby villages? I won’t have a car.

Thanks in advance.

Posted by
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Do you want to stay in Colmar or one of the wine villages?

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11247 posts

There are many companies that do Route de Vin tours that stop in several villages. The one we took with Ophorus was a full day and included one small family wine operation. Otherwise we learned history and stopped in several villages. It was perfect!

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14809 posts

I stayed at the Ibis Styles Colmar Center. It's right on the edge of the old town and a short walk from the train station. I was there in October of last year. The young ladies working at reception were very nice and fluent in English.

If you do stay the night, I can recommend dinner at Wistub Brenner. Alsatian cuisine. About a 10 minute walk from the hotel.

Posted by
217 posts

Thanks for the suggestions. I will look into that tour. I appreciate the hotel suggestion too!

Posted by
10178 posts

Be sure to make dinner reservations in Colmar, especially on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

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I recently stayed at Hotel Saint-Martin. It was right in the center on a pedestrian street (Easter Market was going on when I was there, right out the front door) and really a cute hotel with a lot of charm. Good breakfast, very nice staff. Kind of depends on what your needs and price point are!

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We also stayed at Hotel St. Martin and Pam is spot on. Right in the center of everthing and one can walk everywhere. Would not hesitate to stay there again.