Business Class Flights to Colmar, France

International flights to Colmar, France, usually arrive at Zurich International Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland, which is about a 2.5-hour train ride from Colmar. Flights to Colmar arriving at Zurich International Airport are available year-round from cities around the world. One of the largest airports in Europe, Zurich International Airport handles 29 million passengers each year. Because of the airport’s large daily volume, it is often possible to book cheap flights to Colmar, especially for travelers who may be flying off-season.

Travelers who choose to fly to Colmar, France, on a regional flight can opt to arrive at Colmar Airport (CMR), which is located in the Colmar suburb of Houssen. This small airport is conveniently located on Colmar’s city train route, making it easily accessible from the city.

Tourists who fly to Colmar will find several things to do and see in the city in addition to its historic Old Town. The city’s most-visited attractions include several German Renaissance buildings built in the 15th through 17th centuries. These include the former residences of noblemen such as the Maison des Chevaliers de Saint-Jean, Maison Pfister, and the Ancien Corps de garde.

“Little Venice,” as it’s colloquially known, is a stretch of houses along either side of the Lauch River near Old Town. This area gets its name from the colorful houses and flowers that line the river, complete with boats that tourists can hire in order to take in a view of this beautiful slice of France from the water.

The Eglise Saint-Martin, Colmar’s oldest and largest church, built in the 13th century in the Baroque style; the Monument du General Rapp, a public statue created in the 19th century by French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi, creator of the Statue of Liberty; and the Bartholdi Museum, located in the artist’s birthplace, are also popular with visitors.

For art lovers, the Unterlinden Museum is a popular spot for tourists. Housed in a former convent from the 13th century, this museum is notable for its collection of sculptures and art pieces, most notably the Isenheim Altarpiece. This altarpiece is from the early 16th century and is often regarded as a masterpiece. Other pieces of art on display include everything from prehistoric times to more contemporary works of art.

Tourists also fly to Colmar, France, to attend its annual wine festival, the Foire aux vins d'Alsace. It is Alsace’s largest annual event.

Notable people with ties to Colmar include French sculptor Auguste Bartholdi, creator of the Statue of Liberty; world-renowned pastry chef Pierre Hermé; and engineer Charles Xavier Thomas, the inventor of the calculator.

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