Alsatian streets from Strasbourg to Colmar

Why go

This route works well for visitors who want a taste of two Alsatian towns in one day without rushing through several museums. Walk Strasbourg’s Grande Île from the cathedral area toward Petite France, then make for the station. A frequent direct train takes you to Colmar. There, keep the town walk distinct from the museum: pass through the old streets toward the covered market and Petite Venise before turning back to Unterlinden. The museum gives the day a substantial indoor finish, while the two walks show how each town relates to its waterways. Leave enough time for the walk between each station and its centre.

The route, stop by stop

World itinerary estimate: 225–390 min

1. 01

   Main stop · 75–105 min

   Strasbourg

   Strasbourg combines a pink-sandstone cathedral, Petite France's canals and a contrasting Neustadt district. Walking between them reveals the city's long French and German history.

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2. Walk · 1089 min · Estimated

   02

   Main stop · 60–90 min

   Colmar

   Colmar’s old centre offers canals, merchant streets and half-timbered houses on a compact walk. Its museums add an indoor counterpoint.

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3. Walk · 4 min · Estimated

   03

   Main stop · 90–105 min

   Musée Unterlinden

   Unterlinden Museum brings art from the Middle Ages to the modern period into a former convent and new wing. It is Colmar’s substantial indoor visit.

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