Holiday information

- Holiday type
  
  Add-on
- To be combined with
  
  Castles, Vines & Forests of Alsace
- Nights
  
  2
- Accommodation
  
  4-star hotel
- Meals
  
  Breakfast every day
- Price
  
  From £175pp
- Travel
  
  Includes transfer Bergheim-Colmar
- Start
  
  Any day
- When you can travel
  - J
  - F
  - M
  - A
  - M
  - J
  - J
  - A
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  - N
  - D
  The season for this holiday is:
  01 April 2022 - 12 October 2022
  01 April 2023 - 12 October 2023

Beautiful Colmar

In a region of enchantingly beautiful towns, Colmar is often hailed as the fairest of them all – and it’s very easy to see why: meandering cobblestone streets that lead to inviting canalside restaurants and cafés; ancient, half-timbered houses painted in sky blues, pastel pinks, soft yellows – their colours surpassed only by the ubiquitous window boxes overflowing with blooms.

So close to the German and Swiss borders, this is also a town with a fascinating history, as well as a rich artistic heritage – as can be seen with a visit to the well-regarded Unterlinden Museum, home to an extraordinary collection of medieval art. For something a little more contemporary, why not take a day-trip to the nearby European capital, Strasbourg, and explore its sparkling boutiques and striking EU quarter?

Day 7

Bergheim to Colmar: 30mins by taxi

Bergheim to Colmar: 30mins by taxi

Today you are transferred by taxi (included) from your hotel in Bergheim directly to the Grand Hotel Bristol in Colmar. The journey is only a short one, leaving you plenty of time to follow our self-guided walking tour along Colmar’s picturesque streets where traditional, half-timbered buildings are bedecked with flowers, and to discover more about the city’s history, art and extraordinary architectural heritage. One of the most impressive buildings in the town is the highly acclaimed Unterlinden Museum, which is housed in a former Dominican church and is second only to the Louvre in popularity in France. Of the half-timbered houses, the Pfister House is probably the most famous, and another building well worth seeing is the Koifus, the former customs house. Don’t miss the Bartholdi Museum, either – this is the birthplace of sculptor August Bartholdi who, among other works, created and sculpted New York’s Statue of Liberty.
Day 8

Visit Strasbourg

Visit Strasbourg

Today you may like to take a day-trip to Strasbourg, capital of Alsace, formal seat of the European Parliament, and just half an hour by train from Colmar. The city’s sparkling EU quarter provides a fascinating contrast to its UNESCO-listed historic centre – the Grande Île – with its canalside winstubs (cosy taverns) and wondrous Gothic cathedral. There are many interesting museums and galleries to explore here, and Strasbourg also boasts an excellent shopping scene and several very tempting restaurants.

Accommodation

The Grand Hotel Bristol is ideally located for exploring Colmar. Though the hotel does have its own restaurant which serves traditional regional dishes, your stay is on a bed-and-breakfast basis, leaving you free to take your pick of Colmar's many restaurants.

Grand Hotel Bristol

This is a smart, large, city-centre hotel close to the railway station and just a short walk from the historic Old Town. The 91 rooms and suites offer comfort and tranquillity, tastefully furnished in a blend of tradition, elegance and modernity. There is a wellness centre comprising a sauna, steam room and gym; while a sun terrace on the fifth floor allows you to enjoy views of the square with its water feature and the hills of the Vosges beyond the city.

Meal arrangements: breakfast only
Facilities
- Bar
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Terrace
- Wellness area with sauna, steam room, gym
- Wi-fi

Prices

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Prices (£ per person based on 2 sharing)

Add-on price

2 nights: 01 April 2022 - 12 October 2022 & 01 April 2023 - 12 October 2023

Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

Starting	Price	Single room
1 - 29 Apr 2022	£175	£135
30 Apr - 13 Jul 2022	£195	£165
14 Jul - 29 Aug 2022	£175	£135
30 Aug - 10 Oct 2022	£195	£165
1 - 29 Apr 2023	£195	£145
30 Apr - 13 Jul 2023	£215	£185
14 Jul - 29 Aug 2023	£195	£145
30 Aug - 10 Oct 2023	£215	£185
3rd & 4th person discount	-£15 to -£20
Single traveller supplement	£15 to £20

£ per person based on 2 sharing. Includes accommodation, meals and travel to the hotel as described.

Prices may be different if you are not arranging your transfers for your main holiday through Inntravel or have your own car; please contact us for a quotation.

Room upgrades and additional nights

Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

Grand Hotel Bristol, Colmar
Deluxe: 01 Apr - 12 Oct 2022	£22
Deluxe: 01 Apr - 12 Oct 2023	£26
Superior: 01 Apr - 12 Oct 2022	£12
Superior: 01 Apr - 12 Oct 2023	£14

Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

Grand Hotel Bristol, Colmar (B&B)	Double room	Single room
01 Apr - 29 Apr 2022	£58	£112
30 Apr - 13 Jul 2022	£70	£132
14 Jul - 29 Aug 2022	£58	£112
30 Aug - 12 Oct 2022	£70	£132
01 Apr - 29 Apr 2023	£64	£124
30 Apr - 13 Jul 2023	£78	£148
14 Jul - 29 Aug 2023	£64	£124
30 Aug - 12 Oct 2023	£78	£148

Reviews

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Mr C West

Cheltenham

24 September 2019

Particular highlights were woodland paths strewn with sweet chestnuts, the sun shining through the trees onto the forest floor, great views across to the Black Forest, and seeing the beginnings of the grape harvest. We enjoyed mixing up the walking with a castle visit, being eyeballed by a stork at the Nature Park and watching the vultures and kites flying at the Volerie des Aigles. On this holiday there are many beautiful villages to explore, the people are friendly, and the buildings and museums in Colmar a delight. The walks were well marked with the descriptions easy to follow. The hearty food washed down with local wine ensured we had the energy to climb the hills the following day. Thank you Inntravel for another memorable trip.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers extended their Castles, Vines and Forests self-guided walking holiday with a stay at the Grand Hotel Bristol in Colmar.

Mr C West

Cheltenham

24 September 2019

Particular highlights were woodland paths strewn with sweet chestnuts, the sun shining through the trees onto the forest floor, great views across to the Black Forest, and seeing the beginnings of the grape harvest. We enjoyed mixing up the walking with a castle visit, being eyeballed by a stork at the Nature Park and watching the vultures and kites flying at the Volerie des Aigles. On this holiday there are many beautiful villages to explore, the people are friendly, and the buildings and museums in Colmar a delight. The walks were well marked with the descriptions easy to follow. The hearty food washed down with local wine ensured we had the energy to climb the hills the following day. Thank you Inntravel for another memorable trip.

INNTRAVEL NOTE: These customers extended their Castles, Vines and Forests self-guided walking holiday with a stay at the Grand Hotel Bristol in Colmar.

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