Colmar

Late spring to early autumn suits canal-side exploring, though summer brings more visitors and warmer days.

Colmar has warm summers and cold winters; pack layers and rain protection for changeable conditions.

Accommodation and restaurant meals are the main expenses; bakeries and market lunches can help limit food costs.

Trains connect Colmar with regional cities; buses serve local routes, while the compact centre is best explored on foot.

See Petite Venise, the Unterlinden Museum and the old town’s timber-framed houses and historic churches.

Take normal care with belongings in busy streets and markets, particularly during peak visitor periods.