Excursions from Colmar

Colmar is located 40 miles south-southwest of Strasbourg and is basically a commune in the Haut-Rhin departement of Alsace, France. The city if well preserved and here you can find several old houses bearing strong resemblance to the German Gothic and early Renaissance style. There are also several old churches which add to the beauty of the town. The most famous of all the churches out here at Colmar is that of the Saint Martin. To know more about the different Excursions from Colmar, France read on.

When planning your excursions from Colmar, France you can go to Mulhouse. This town is basically located near close to the Swiss and the German borders and is the second largest in Alsace after Strasbourg. The Rebberg district at Mulhouse comprises of grand houses which were largely inspired from the colonnaded residence of Louisiana cotton planters. This was also the town's vineyard originally.

Some of the places which you can visit while on your excursions from Colmar, France to Mulhouse are the Place de la Bourse and the building of the Societe Industrielle de Mulhouse in the Nouveau Quartier. You can also try out the Museum of electricty, French National Railway Museum, museum of Printed Textiles and the Botanical gardens and zoo.

Excursions from Colmar
Mulhouse

During your excursions from Colmar at France, you can go to the Vosgas Mountains when you want to. These run parallel to the mighty Rhine river which divides Alsace from Lorraine. If you want to experience a scenic drive then you should take the Route des Cretes. On this way you will come across several lakes, waterfalls and the forest summits of the range, which includes the highest point in the Vosges, the Grand Ballon. Colmar excursions, France are also part of the tourist attractions in Colmar.