Attractions and Places To See around Türkheim - Top 20

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.

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 Passage de la Lauch in Colmar, in the middle of flowery and colorful half-timbered houses, transports you to Venice, hence the name of the district. The boats that roam the river create a very pleasant atmosphere that can be found in the adjacent streets and the covered market.

Many wineries are built in a typical way. Characteristically, the ground floor was built in stone to support the timber frame construction. The half-timbering was sober until the 16th century and the woodwork is protected by soot or red iron oxide. Pigments and colors on the facades are priceless, which is why clay or whitewash is used. In the 17th century, the windows become larger, wooden decorations embellish the facades and pastel colors are used by the very wealthy. In the 19th and 20th century, a building is completely provided with a layer of cement. But for several decades now, woodwork of a house has become visible again. With the arrival of paint and its wide color palette, the Alsace region takes on a cheerful note... Her new identity is colorful 🌈

Here you will find the Quai de Poissonnerie, which runs along the Lauch and provides Colmar's most photographed motif. The enchanting area is also known as Little Venice or "Petite Venise". The name comes from the watercourse bordered by picturesque houses that runs through the area. The quarter has existed since 1209, but was only included in the city's fortifications in 1250. The bridge over the Lauch used to be the entrance to the city. The bridge was also called the Watering Bridge because of the large space on its right that allowed gardeners to water their animals by the river. Of course, the pretty river also allows boat trips in the summer months. The old market hall of Colmar is located directly on the Lauch. The covered hall complex from 1870 blends harmoniously into the picturesque picture. Source: http://www.cityrundgang.de/colmar/petite-venise.htm

COLMAR, A CITY FOR THE ENJOYING OF LIFE Picturesque half-timbered houses, romantic canals, flower-bedecked windows, a maze of cobbled alleys, and delicious gastronomy: Colmar, one of Alsace's most elegant cities, invites you to savor its art of living!