A Journey Through Colmar’s New Town
Just a short hour’s drive from Freiburg, you’ll find another highlight of the Upper Rhine Valley: Colmar. Colmar is known for the narrow streets of its old town, which reflect the shared history of Germans and French in Alsace. Every year, numerous individual and group tourists discover Colmar on one of the many guided city tours.
But Colmar, the pearl of Alsace, is so much more than its narrow streets in the Old Town would suggest. Let yourself be tempted to discover the fascinating New Town of Colmar.
A guided tour of Colmar’s New Town begins at the majestic train station built in 1906, an Art Nouveau masterpiece whose impressive facade and striking bell tower—topped with a locomotive weather vane—will immediately catch your eye. As you stroll along Avenue Poincaré, you’ll be captivated by the ornate brick mosaics and the harmonious Neo-Renaissance buildings that reflect the charm of this era.
The Higher Regional Court, a monumental example of Viennese Baroque architecture, tells the story of the city’s turbulent history during the German annexation. Another highlight of your tour is the water tower, built in 1885, which, with its medieval charm and the surrounding park, has a welcoming atmosphere. You’ll also be inspired by the Bartholdi Monument, which honors the famous sculptor. The charming Art Nouveau villas and the Posthotel, built in 1893, round out your experience.
Each stop on this guided tour of Neustadt brings you a step closer to history and brings the architectural details to life—an unforgettable adventure for any history and architecture enthusiast!
