Alsace for First-Timers: 7 Villages Around Colmar You Can’t Miss

Step into a storybook with these seven unforgettable villages near Colmar.

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If you’ve never been to Alsace but feel drawn to its picturesque villages, half-timbered houses, and winding cobbled streets, then this guide is for you.

This is the starting point, the "Alsace 101" of village-hopping.

And if there’s one thing to know before setting foot in this region, it’s that you’re about to step into a storybook.

Some places feel historic—Alsace feels like history never left.

Kaysersberg, Alsace. All photos © French Moments

So, where do you begin? With the must-sees, of course.

The villages that define the Alsatian experience, where pastel-coloured houses lean into one another and geraniums overflow from every window box.

If you’ve seen dreamy photos of Alsace, chances are they were taken in Eguisheim, Kaysersberg, or Riquewihr.

These three are the crown jewels of the region, but they’re not alone.

Ribeauvillé, Bergheim, Hunawihr, and Gueberschwihr complete this list of seven must-visit villages around Colmar, each offering its own piece of Alsace’s rich heritage.

Let’s dive in.

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Eguisheim – The Village That Comes Full Circle