[2025 Colmar Attraction] Travel Guide for Maison Pfister (Updated Jul)

#5月好去地方2025 "God knocked over the paint can here, so humans caught eternity with wood and flowers"🎨 - 🇫🇷Open the first window in Colmar and you will fall into the medieval palette🎨 . The 16th-century wooden truss houses have crooked shoulders🏡, squeezed into candy-colored waves in the cobblestone alleys🍬. The geraniums hanging from the attic are earrings that have been dried in the sun for a long time; the rowboats on the canal shatter the reflection of the Renaissance. - 🏘 Guide to the spiritual attractions 📍 Petite Venise ▪ Take a flat-bottomed boat across the Spree River and count the seven kinds of blue on both sides: cornflower blue, glass blue, lapis lazuli blue... The boatman will show you the fish drying racks of 15th-century fishermen 🐟 . ▪ The spire of St. Martin's Church⛪: Climb the 79 spiral stone steps and watch the black storks writing poems on the colorful roof 📜 . 📍 Maison Pfister ▪ The oldest apartment in Alsace, the murals contain a chess game between the winemaker 🧙♀️ and the devil 👿 . ▪ The corner oriel window is a natural frame, and the midday sun will ignite the wood-carved biblical stories . 📍 Rue des Têtes ▪ Look for the 111 human head sculptures under the eaves: an angry tax collector, a tearful widow, a smirking wine apprentice . ▪ Make a wish at the bronze fountain at the end of the street: throw three coins and wait for the stork to bring spring 🕊️ . 📍 Musée Unterlinden ▪ The altarpiece "Isenhain Altar" is a moving Bible📚 . ▪ In the medieval cloister, there is a bronze duck used by Romans to bathe in hot springs🦆 . - 🎪 Colmar-style rituals of life ▫ Saturday market🛍️: grab the first basket of grey cheese in the flagstone square, and learn to weave wicker baskets from the old lady in the red hat🧺 . ▫ Chasing storks🐦: The real owner of Colmar lives in the iron nest on the roof. Bring a telescope🔭 to watch during the young birds’ test flight season (end of May) . ▫ Night tour magic: After 9 p.m., walk the night watchman’s route with a kerosene lamp and listen to the tower keeper ringing the moon of the tenth century🌙 - 🚗 Surrounding Easter eggs 📍 Eguisheim ▪ The most beautiful village in Alsace, with a 500-year-old linden tree in the center of the snail-shaped street ▪ Find the mural "Our Lady of Grapes": the grapes on her skirt will change color with the light . 📍 Route des Vines ▪ Rent a mint green Beetle and chase the lonely castle at the end of the Riesling vineyard🍇 ▪ In September, join the wine growers during the harvest season and dance a rebellious dance by stepping on grapes🍇 - 🎭 Time and space switching code ▪ Wear a long-nosed mask during the February Carnival and throw sawdust at the crowd (traditional exorcism ritual) ▪ During the Christmas season, go into the 1604 Candy House and taste the cinnamon-flavored gilded pine cones ▪ During the April cherry blossom season, the canal will be covered with spots of light pecked by storks

💫 The Color Palette by the Canals – "Little Venice" Colorful half-timbered houses adorned with flowers, gently swaying boats, emerald green waters reflecting blue skies and white clouds... Colmar's canal district looks magically enchanting! Best visited at dusk when warm golden lights illuminate the waterways, creating an utterly romantic atmosphere. 🏠 Step into the Real-Life Version of "Howl's Moving Castle" The 16th-century Pfister House, with its tilted ochre facade and spiral staircase, instantly transports you into Miyazaki's fairytale world. Insider tip: Stand by the fountain in the square for the perfect "animation replica" photo angle! 🗽 Did You Know the Statue of Liberty Was Born Here? The Bartholdi Museum reveals the secrets behind New York's iconic statue! From original sketches to scale models, plus the sculptor's preserved studio – art lovers will be thrilled. ⛪ Timeless Charm of St. Martin's Church This 800-year-old Gothic church stands serenely by the river. When sunlight filters through its stained glass, the entire space glows with divine, dreamlike radiance. 🍷 Local's Hidden Gems ▪️ Hunt for antique ceramics and homemade jams at Saturday morning markets ▪️ Pair Alsace white wine with German-style sauerkraut pork knuckle ▪️ Visit the glowing Christmas market during holiday season 📌 Travel Tips "Le Fer Rouge" by the canals serves authentic sauerkraut pork knuckle! Best photography light occurs at dawn or sunset. Colmar, Haut-Rhin (30 mins from Strasbourg) "In Colmar, even the air smells like fairytales" —— Bookmark this guide for your next trip! 💕

#cityplaybook #familytrip #localguides #historicallandmarks #postandearn Nestled in northeastern France, Colmar is one of those rare towns that looks exactly like a postcard come to life. With its cobblestone lanes, pastel-painted half-timbered houses, and dreamy canals, Colmar feels like a living fairytale—and my visit here was like stepping into another world. What stood out most to me was La Petite Venise (Little Venice), the town’s most picturesque quarter. As I drifted along the canal on a quiet boat ride, I was struck by how serene and vibrant the town was. Flower boxes overflowed with color, and reflections danced on the water under soft afternoon light. Every corner seemed made for photos—and for daydreams. Art and history lovers will fall in love with the Unterlinden Museum, home to the world-famous Isenheim Altarpiece, while wine enthusiasts can follow the Alsace Wine Route starting right from Colmar. Tasting local Gewürztraminer and Riesling at nearby vineyards gave me a deeper appreciation for the region’s culture and flavors. Strolling through Old Town, I marveled at landmarks like the Maison Pfister, St. Martin’s Church, and the Koïfhus. Colmar’s unique blend of French and Germanic influence is reflected not just in its architecture, but also in its food—think flammekueche, bretzels, and Alsatian sausages. Best Time to Visit: Spring (April–June) for blooming flowers and comfortable weather December for the magical Christmas Markets—some of the most enchanting in Europe Travel Tips: Colmar is very walkable—wear comfy shoes and explore every alley. Consider a day trip to nearby towns like Eguisheim or Riquewihr. If visiting during the holidays, book early—Christmas season gets busy! Location: Colmar, Grand Est, France #ColmarMagic #FairytaleFrance #AlsaceAdventures #PetiteVenise #ColmarChristmas #FrenchWineRoute #StorybookTown #ColmarVibes #EuropeHiddenGems #CharmingColmar

Introducing this month's European travel schedule 🗓 Please use it as a reference 🎶 9:30 Departure from Strasbourg (2nd photo) 10:30 Arrival in Colmar 11:00 (3rd photo) Eat Alsace specialty tarte flambée at "LA TERRASSE DU MARCHE" 📍Location: 13 Rue des Écoles, 68000 Colmar, France 12:30 Departure from Colmar 12:50 Arrival in Eguisheim 13:00 (4th, 5th, 6th photos) Exploring Eguisheim 👀 4th photo is the setting of Beauty and the Beast 14:10 Departure from Eguisheim 14:30 Arrival in Colmar (7th, 8th photos) 15:30 (9th photo) "Marché Couvert" Enjoying the market at "Colmar" 🥗 📍Location: 13 Rue des Écoles, 68000 Colmar, France 16:00 (10th photo) Eating ice cream at "Glaces du Lac" 🍨 📍Location: 1 Rue des Landgraves, 67520 Marlenheim, France 16:00 Departing Colmar 16:30 (11th photo) Arriving at Maison Ferver, buying a lot of chocolates 🍫 17:50 Departing Maison Ferver 18:15 Arriving in Colmar 18:30 (12th photo) Seeing "Pfister's House", the model for Howl's Moving Castle 📍Location: 11 Rue des Marchands, 68000 Colmar, France 19:30 (13th photo) Relaxing at the Champs de Mars 📍Location: Av. de la République, 68000 Colmar, France 20:00 Depart Colmar 21:00 Arrive Strasbourg 21:30 (14th photo) Going to see the Vauban Dam 📍Location: Pl. du Qur Blanc, 67000 Strasbourg, France #0yentrip #Alsace #Alsace #Colmar #Eguisheim #Strasbourg

Introducing the cute spots of Colmar in the Alsace region of France✨ The "Old Town of Colmar", which is even cuter with Christmas decorations, is a recommended spot that you should definitely visit if you come to Colmar! This old town is a popular tourist spot that attracts attention from all over the world as the model for the filming of Ghibli and Disney masterpieces!! ! 🏘️ Spot name: Old Town of Colmar ※ Pfister's house (Maison Pfister) is the model for "Howl's Moving Castle"! It certainly appeared at the beginning as it is!! ! 📍 Location: ※ Pfister's house 11 rue des Marchands 68000 Colmar #Europe trip #France #0 yen trip February 2025

▫️La Petite Venise 📍Quai de la Poissonnerie, 68000 Colmar, France ▫️Maison Pfister 📍11 Rue des Marchands, 68000 Colmar, France ▫️Schwendi Fountain 📍12 Pl. de l'Ancienne Douane, 68000 Colmar, France

This place is famous for being the background of Howl's Moving Castle!! Due to the immense popularity of Howl's Moving Castle, many tourists visit this place! Although it's difficult to take pictures because of the crowd, make sure to capture at least one photo!! The buildings are so beautiful that you can't help but fall in love with this place~ It reminds you of the background from Howl's Moving Castle~!! ▫️Maison Pfister

📍Maison Piester, Colmar, Alsace, France 💬Go to see Colmar, a small town in the Alsace region that was the motif for Hayao Miyazaki's Maison Piester is a 16th-century half-timbered house decorated with small towers, terraces, and painted murals, showing the unique architectural beauty of the Alsace region. The building that inspired the scene where Howl and Sophie first meet and fly across the village #SummerTravel

📍Maison Pfister, Colmar, Alsace, France 💬To see the small town of Colmar in the Alsace region, which is said to have inspired Hayao Miyazaki's Maison Pfister is a 16th-century half-timbered house decorated with small towers, terraces, and painted murals, showcasing the unique architectural beauty of the Alsace region. This building is said to have inspired the scene where Howl and Sophie first meet and fly across the town.

Maison Pfister Howl's Moving Castle location