La Petite Venise, Colmar

Name: La Petite Venise
Address: Colmar, France

#5 among attractions in Colmar

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Facts and practical information

The Little Venice of Colmar is an old picturesque tourist area, of the district of Krutenau, in the southern suburb of the historical center of Colmar, in the Haut-Rhin, in Alsace. It is named after Venice, in Italy, because of the historical picturesque organization of the life of the district, around its canals of the Lauch.

Coordinates: 48°4'27"N, 7°21'35"E

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Colmar France

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La Petite Venise – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Unterlinden Museum, St Martin's Church, Musée Bartholdi, Théâtre municipal de Colmar.

0.4 miNW
Local art and history in former convent
Unterlinden Museum, Colmar
12 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque town of Colmar, France, the Unterlinden Museum is a cultural gem that beckons art lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Housed within the 13th-century walls of a former Dominican convent, the museum presents a unique blend of medieval...
~1160 ftN
Enduring, Gothic-style Catholic church
St Martin's Church, Colmar
6 min walk • St. Martin's Church, a majestic Catholic church, stands proudly in the heart of Colmar, France, a town renowned for its well-preserved old town and architectural landmarks. This church, constructed over a period that spanned from the 13th to the 16th centuries, is a...
~990 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Musée Bartholdi, Colmar
5 min walk • The Musée Bartholdi is a museum dedicated to French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi and is situated at 30 rue des Marchands in Colmar, at the artist's birthplace. The museum has the "Musée de France" label. In 2011, the building was labeled "Maisons des Illustres" by the Ministry of Culture and Communication.
0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Théâtre municipal de Colmar, Colmar
12 min walk • The Théâtre municipal de Colmar is a theater located in Colmar, in the French department of Haut-Rhin. The circular room is designed in the tradition of Italian theaters and includes three galleries. It is located in the Rue Kleber, next to the Unterlinden Museum.
~600 ftN
Historical place, Gothic architecture, Architecture
Ancienne Douane, Colmar
3 min walk • Ancienne Douane, also known as Koïfhus, is a Gothic and Renaissance building in Colmar, France. It is classified as a monument historique by the French Ministry of Culture since 1930. It is also the birthplace of general Jean Rapp.
~960 ftNW
Museum
Maison Pfister, Colmar
5 min walk • The Pfister House is a historical monument located in Colmar, in the French department of Haut-Rhin.
~330 ftSW
48°4'25"N • 7°21'31"E
Natural History Museum, Colmar
2 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~1800 ftN
48°4'45"N • 7°21'34"E
Espace d'Art Contemporain André Malraux, Colmar
9 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
~1870 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Musée du Jouet, Colmar
10 min walk • The Toy Museum is a museum dedicated to toys and games from the 19th century to the present. It opened in 1993 in a former neighborhood movie theater and exhibits more than 1,000 toys on three levels.
~1760 ftW
Memorial
Fontaine Bruat, Colmar
9 min walk • The Monument to Admiral Bruat is a bronze sculpture by Auguste Bartholdi inaugurated in 1864, located in Colmar, in the French department of Haut-Rhin, classified as a historical monument since August 7, 1946.
~1070 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Église Saint-Matthieu, Colmar
6 min walk • The Saint-Matthieu church is a historical monument located in Colmar, in the French department of Haut-Rhin.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to La Petite Venise?

Nearby attractions include Natural History Museum, Colmar (2 min walk), Ancienne Douane, Colmar (3 min walk), Bibliothèque municipale de Colmar, Colmar (5 min walk), Maison Pfister, Colmar (5 min walk).

How to get to La Petite Venise by public transport?

The nearest stations to La Petite Venise:

Bus

Marché Couvert • Lines: 6 (1 min walk)
Turenne • Lines: 6 (2 min walk)

Train

Colmar (16 min walk)
Colmar-Saint-Joseph (22 min walk)