Christmas markets in half-timbered towns
This is leg 1 of 2, the opening leg.
Travel leg · Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg
Colmar to Kaysersberg
Colmar and Kaysersberg sit about 9.6 km (6 mi) apart in a straight line, with Kaysersberg to the north-west. It is leg 1 of 2 on our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg itinerary, a 5-day trip. Here is how long it takes by car, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.
- Straight-line distance
- 9.6 km · 6 mi
- Est. road distance
- 12–13 km
- Est. drive time
- 15–30 min
- Direction
- Heading north-west
- Curated routes
- 1 itinerary
Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 25–45 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.
Ways to get there
We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.
By car
Most travelers on our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg itinerary do this leg by car. We estimate 12–13 km (7.2–8.4 mi) of road and 15–30 min behind the wheel, so check live traffic before you set off.
By train
Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg guide also mentions trains for parts of the trip. Whether a direct train links Colmar and Kaysersberg depends on the line — check timetables.
Fly into EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (about 45 minutes by car to Colmar), or take the TGV from Paris to Colmar (under 2.5 hours) or Strasbourg (under 2 hours). Kaysersberg is 12 km from Colmar by car or regional bus, and Riquewihr is a 10-minute drive from Kaysersberg; village car parks fill by late morning on Advent weekends. TER trains between Colmar and Strasbourg take about 30 minutes, and Strasbourg's old town is best reached by tram since it is closed to cars during the market.
Worth stopping for
Picks from our curated guides at both ends.
When you arrive in Kaysersberg
Wine village with a craft market and a castle above it; 1 night, with Riquewihr as a side trip.
Kaysersberg Christmas market
A small craft-focused market along the main street and around the Holy Cross church.
Château du Schlossberg
A ruined 13th-century castle with a round keep above the vineyards; a short, steep path climbs from town.
Domaine Weinbach
Family estate at the walled Clos des Capucins vineyard, known for Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
Le Chambard
Hotel and spa on the main street, home to Olivier Nasti's restaurant and a more casual winstub.
Église Sainte-Croix
The town church, with a carved and gilded wooden altarpiece from the early 16th century.
Pont fortifié
A 16th-century fortified stone bridge over the Weiss, with a small chapel niche on its parapet.
Before you leave Colmar
Six small markets and a lit-up old town; 2 nights.
Place des Dominicains Christmas market
Wooden chalets line the square beside the Dominican church, under strings of stars and lit plane trees.
Koïfhus market
Artisans sell ceramics, wood carving and glass inside and around the 15th-century old customs house.
Musée Unterlinden
A former convent museum built around the Isenheim Altarpiece by Matthias Grünewald.
On this curated route
Where Colmar → Kaysersberg sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.
Going the other way? Kaysersberg to Colmar is the same 9.6 km in a straight line, heading south-east. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗
Colmar to Kaysersberg: questions travelers ask
How far is Colmar from Kaysersberg?
Colmar is about 9.6 km (6 mi) from Kaysersberg in a straight line, with Kaysersberg to the north-west. By road, we estimate 12–13 km (7.2–8.4 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.
How long does it take to drive from Colmar to Kaysersberg?
An estimated 15–30 min, assuming 12–13 km of road at average speeds of 25–45 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day.
Which itineraries include the trip from Colmar to Kaysersberg?
Our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg itinerary includes this leg. Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg runs about 5 days across 3 stops, best in Late Nov – Dec 24.
Onward from Kaysersberg
Guides for both ends
- Colmar travel guide
- Colmar weather covers Kaysersberg
- Kaysersberg travel guide
Colmar by month (covers Kaysersberg)
Plan Colmar → Kaysersberg with your crew
Add this leg to a shared itinerary, poll the group on where to stop, split fuel and tickets, and keep everyone's packing list in one place in TripsCircle.