Attractions and Places To See around Vöklingshofen - Top 20

Whether you prefer sweet or savory, fish or meat, hearty or vegan, you'll find it all here. There's even a free public restroom.

Of course, like every day, it's completely crowded. Taking pictures without passersby is almost impossible. The old town captivates everyone, and you can hardly get enough of the colorful, crooked houses, some of which date back to the Middle Ages but have been beautifully restored.

Colmar is a beautiful city and a center of Alsace; unfortunately, it's correspondingly overcrowded. The local art museum is a must-see.

Welcome to Eguisheim, the village where the houses are so photogenic they’re probably taking selfies when you’re not looking. Everything here looks like it was designed by an interior designer with a flower addiction and a passion for pastels. The streets wind in circles, so if you’re thinking, “I’ve been here before,” you’re right – you’ve just landed on an architectural merry-go-round. Perfect for those who love half-timbered houses, wine, and getting lost in the most charming way possible.

TERROIR MARKET - MARKET HALL / Marché couvert, Colmar Built in 1865, this brick building with a metal roof truss served multiple purposes until it found its first commercial vocation as a sales hall. Around 20 traders welcome you there to offer you quality products: fruit and vegetables, butchery, sausages, cheese factory, bakery-pastry shop, fishing, and other terroir delicacies. Text / Source: Tourist Office of Colmar and its region, Place Unterlinden, 68000 COLMAR – FRANCE https://www.tourisme-colmar.com/de/gastronomie/feinschmecker-shopping/die-markthalle/F235011522_permanenter-terroir-markt-markthalle-colmar

LITTLE VENICE / La Petite Venise, Colmar "Little Venice" is the name of the course of the Lauch in Colmar. This name undoubtedly comes from the original orientation of the houses on both sides of the river, which flows towards the south-east of the city. This district begins behind the department store, runs along the fish bank and reaches the Turenne and Saint-Pierre bridges. It is therefore located at the beginning of Krutenau, whose etymology comes from the places of market gardening around the cities. Originally populated by a rural community of winegrowers, gardeners and boatmen, Krutenau extends around the Turenne street, which the Marshal passed through in 1674 during his triumphal entry into the city. Boat trips are possible in this area. Text / Source: Tourist Office of Colmar and its region, Place Unterlinden, 68000 COLMAR – FRANCE https://www.tourisme-colmar.com/de/entdecken/geschichte-kulturerbe/colmar-architektonisches-kulturerbe/F235008803_klein-venice-colmar

THE COLLEGIATE CHURCH OF SAINT-MARTIN, Colmar The collegiate church of Saint-Martin, built from 1235 and completed at the end of the 14th century, impresses with its cathedral-like dimensions. Its austere west façade is adorned with mighty buttresses; of the two towers originally planned, only the southern one was completed. The transept was finished in 1263, the nave in 1300 and the current choir only around 1400. When you enter, you are overwhelmed by the wonderful clarity, unity and harmonious layout of the rooms. Text / Source: Tourist Office of Colmar and its Region, Place Unterlinden, 68000 COLMAR - FRANCE https://www.tourisme-colmar.com/de/entdecken

Built between 1235 and 1365 the Saint Martin’s collegiate church is an important example of Gothic architecture in Alsace. Because of a fire in the south tower in 1572 the framework and all the roofs were destroyed. The tower was replaced three years later by the original lantern bulb (a construction on the top of the dome which has the form of a lantern) which gives the Church its characteristic silhouette. The church has been restored several times. In 1982 during the most recent restoration, foundations of a church from the year 1000 and traces of extensions from the 11th and the 12th centuries were found.