Camping Colmar: Lake, hiking, beach, canal & good food

Camping Colmar – Historic half-timbered houses, beautiful lakes and fishing villages.
This and much more awaits you on a camping vacation in Colmar.
Colmar is a great destination.
Because you can experience a lot here.
This includes hiking, swimming at the beach, delicious food and even fishing.
You can discover the most of Colmar if you travel with your car and a roof tent or tent trailer, because this way you can take a lot of your Colmar trip with you.
Because you don’t have fixed accommodation like a hotel, you are much more flexible when traveling and can therefore plan excursions and trips much more spontaneously.
Get tips for your camping vacation in Colmar in Alsace here.

Short trip to Colmar with the family

The fact that Colmar is only a few hours’ drive from Germany makes the French town ideal for a short trip.
Especially with children and dogs.
Thanks to the many leisure activities on offer, there is something for everyone in Colmar.

Reasons to go camping in Colmar

Not sure if a camping vacation in Colmar is right for you?
Then read through the reasons why a camping vacation in Colmar is recommended:

  • near Germany
  • Easily accessible by car
  • delicious French cuisine
  • beautiful surroundings
  • German is partly spoken

Here you can get an insight into the different places and regions of Colmar, which will give you a few impressions of your vacation: https://youtu.be/xBGvdJYntGw

Where is Colmar and how do I get there?

The French city of Colmar is located in the north-east of France.
Like Strasbourg, it is located in Alsace and therefore borders on Germany.
Colmar is therefore ideal for a short trip.
Especially if you come from Baden Württemberg.
If you start your trip in Münstertal near the Black Forest, it won’t take you an hour to get to Colmar.
But even from North Rhine-Westphalia you only need just under four hours to get to Colmar.
Here you can see where Colmar is located:

What to do in Colmar?

There is plenty to do in Colmar.
These include the beach.
In addition to the beach, you can also visit the old town in Colmar and eat delicious food there.
A hike to Ulrichsburg Castle gives you a beautiful view over Colmar and the surrounding area.
You can also go fishing on the canal, take a bike tour and go boating.
You can find an overview of the most beautiful places and activities in Colmar here:

  • Base Nautiqu
  • La Petite Venise
  • Ulrichsburg Castle
  • Canal de Colmar
  • + Tips for bad weather

Base Nautiqu: relaxing on the sandy beach

You’ve arrived in Colmar and have already settled in at the campsite.
Now it’s time to cool off.
The Base Nautiqu is ideal for this.
The bathing lake with a sandy beach and clear blue water invites you to go swimming or simply lie on the beach and enjoy the sun. You can also go canoeing here.
There is also a playground on the beach where children can let off steam.
The beach also has a snack bar where you can buy something tasty to eat.
Activities that you can do at Base Nautiqu:

  • Go swimming
  • Canoeing
  • Relax on the beach
  • Playground for children
  • Eating at the snack bar

Here you can see what awaits you at Base Natiqu: https://youtu.be/agD4QWByRdw

La Petite Venise: Old town with many restaurants

Today we head to La Petite Venise.
The old town has many beautiful and colorful half-timbered houses.
You can take a relaxed stroll through the narrow streets.
As you stroll through the town, you will come across many small sights.
You can end the evening in one of the many restaurants selling typical French food.
Dishes from Colmar that you can try:

  • Tarte flambée
  • Spaetzle
  • Baeckeoffe
  • Steak with fries
  • Dampfnüdle

Here you can see what awaits you at Le Petite Venise: https://youtu.be/FMP28mpFKoQ

Ulrichsburg: Hike with a panoramic view

After a relaxing day in the old town, it’s time to get moving again.
You can do this on a hike to the Ulrichsburg ruins.
The castle ruins are located 51o meters above sea level.
It takes around two to three hours to reach the ruins.
From there, you have a wonderful view of Colmar and the vineyards.
In very good weather, you can even see the Black Forest.
Here you can see what awaits you at Ulrichsburg Castle: https://youtu.be/3E_3P7JYoy0

Canal de Colmar: fishing, bike tour and canal tour

There is plenty to do here.
Along the Canal de Colmar, you can go for a walk, stroll and go fishing.
You can also go on a bike tour and take a closer look at the surrounding area.
You can also take a canal tour and see Colmar from the water.
Activities you can do on the Canal de Colmar:

  • Go fishing
  • Go for a walk
  • Go on a bike tour
  • Take a canal tour

Here you can see what awaits you on the Canal de Colmar: https://youtu.be/dT_EdmX6cm0

What to do if the weather is bad in Colmar?

Unfortunately, you can’t always expect the sun to shine all the time on a vacation.
But on days when it rains, it doesn’t mean you have to spend the whole day at the campsite or in a tent.
Colmar offers a wide range of indoor activities for the whole family.
What you can do in Colmar in bad weather:

  • Spa and wellness
  • Fun Park Colmar Leisure Center
  • Indoor skate park
  • Okidok Colmar indoor playground

Tip: Day trip to Strasbourg

A day trip from Colmar to Strasbourg is highly recommended.
The two cities are not far apart and you can see more of Alsace.
Like Colmar, the French city of Strasbourg is located close to the German border.
The beautiful half-timbered houses and the many lakes are particularly worth seeing in Colmar.
You can reach Colmar in less than an hour by car.
To drive from Strasbourg to Colmar, take the A35.
Find out more about Strasbourg here:

Here you can see the route from Colmar to Strasbourg: Here you can see what awaits you in Strasbourg: https://youtu.be/oVUHwIuGE8g

When is the best time to visit Colmar?

You are currently planning your trip to Colmar and are wondering when the best time to go is to experience a beautiful summer vacation with as little rain and as much sun as possible.
The months with the most sunshine and least rain are June, July and August.
During these months, the maximum daily temperature is up to 26°C.

Weather conditions at a glance

Here you will find a summary of the weather conditions in Colmar:

  • Best time to visit: June, July and August
  • Highest average temperature: 26°C

Here you can see what the weather is currently like in Colmar:

Recommendation campsite in Colmar

There is a huge selection of campsites and it is easy to lose track of them all.
Campsites should also meet certain criteria such as cleanliness and hygiene so that your stay is as pleasant as possible.
To save you the trouble, we have selected the most popular campsites in Colmar and the surrounding area.

Camping de l’Ill – Colmar

3.6 stars / 1030 Google reviews

  • Address: Colmar, 1 All.
    du Camping, 68180 Horbourg-Wihr, France
  • Phone: +33 3 89 41 15 94

Kempf Marc

4.6 stars / 38 Google reviews

  • Address: 19 Rue du Muhlbach Logelbach, 68124 Wintzenheim, France
  • Phone: +33 3 89 27 40 38

Camping Medieval

4.3 stars / 711 Google reviews

  • Address: 7 Quai de la Gare, 68230 Turckheim, France
  • Phone: +33 3 89 27 02 00

Questions and answers about Colmar

Before every vacation there are some unanswered questions.
That’s why it’s important to find out in advance.
We have summarized the most important questions for you here!

When is the sunniest time in Colmar?

The months of June, July and August are the warmest in Colmar.

Where is Colmar located?

Colmar is located in the north-east of France and borders Germany, among other countries.

Can you camp in Colmar?

In Colmar and the surrounding area, there are several campsites where you can camp.

Discover more places worth seeing in France

Would you like to take a round trip through France?
Then take a look at Colmar and many other beautiful destinations that are perfect for a camping trip.
You can find more travel tips in France here.

Camping in the French Alps – Tips

The Alps are characterized by fresh air and high mountains.
The popular travel region is primarily known as a skiing area.
The mountain range consists of many different places worth seeing, which extend across Switzerland, Germany, Austria, France and Italy.
Due to their proximity to these countries, the Alps are ideal for a round trip.
Here you can find our top travel destinations in the French Alps.

Camping in the south of France: sea, beach, cities & tips

The Mediterranean, many miles of sandy beaches, lots of sun and warmth and little rain.
This is what awaits you on a camping vacation in the south of France.
Whether you want a beach vacation or are a water sports enthusiast, hiker or nature lover, the south of France has something for everyone.
That’s why a trip to the south of France is ideal for a vacation with children, alone or as a couple.
Find out more about our tips for a great camping vacation in the south of France here.

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Offroad
Raised and extra stable for road and off-road… What do you do if you are traveling in regions with poor roads or drive an off-road vehicle or SUV whose dome height does not fit conventional trailers? The solution: the off-road tent trailer from CAMPWERK – specially developed for extreme conditions. This unique model impresses with a raised and particularly robust AL-KO chassis that can withstand even the most demanding off-road routes. The entire body is made of lightweight but sturdy aluminum, reinforced with durable stainless steel components. So you are perfectly equipped for any terrain.
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T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
  • Extra strong square T-drawbar 100x100mm for maximum stability and best maneuverability
  • Axle up to 1,500 kg with maintenance-free hexagonal rubber spring axle
  • Optionally with watertight wheel hub
  • 2 crossbars
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
  • Independent suspension
Aluminum body
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Wheels
  • Black powder-coated steel rim
  • 235/85 R16 tires optionally adaptable to towing vehicle
  • Mud Terrain tire tread
  • Special wheel connection for your towing vehicle on request
Terrain values
  • 350 mm ground clearance
  • 570 mm wading depth
  • 27° slope angle
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

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Anti-drag clutch

Onroad

The perfect solution for your camping adventure:
Road trailer with tent
Imagine a first-class equipped road trailer that is ideal for camping trips in Germany and the surrounding countries.
This trailer comes with a sturdy holding device for a matching tent that can be set up in no time at all.
The result is your mobile home – ready for unforgettable tours!

Your decisive advantage: you are ideally equipped for your vacation in a particularly cost-effective way. And when you’re not on the road, you can use the trailer as a conventional utility trailer. We offer you the road trailer in two versions, depending on your needs: An unbraked version with a permissible total weight of 750 kg and the braked version recommended by us with a permissible total weight of 1,300 kg.
10-year guarantee
Our trailer base was not created in the laboratory – it was made for the real world. The robust construction is optimized for tough conditions. Oversized axles and virtually indestructible aluminum frames ensure exceptional durability. We are the only supplier in Germany to give you a 10-year guarantee on this unique quality!
T-drawbar or V-fork ?
Thousands of trailer drivers know the problem of tight spaces only too well: if you drive into a narrow lane and have to turn, it is important to back your car as far as possible against the trailer in order to get around the bend without any problems. With a T-drawbar, you can utilize the maximum steering angle. This is precisely why we at CAMPWERK rely on this tried-and-tested technology – for optimum flexibility and maneuverability, no matter how tight things get.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
  • 2 crossbars
  • Maintenance-free rubber spring axles
  • Independent suspension
  • The chassis is exclusively from the renowned manufacturer AL-KO, market leader in the car trailer and caravan sector
  • Safety indicator on the clutch
Aluminum structure
  • Our aluminium trailers are equipped with anodized aluminium profiles
  • double-walled anodized aluminium side panels 30mm, 440mm high
  • Large emergency lighting with integrated rear fog light
  • Equipped with balanced tires as standard
  • Base plate stable screen-printed base, non-slip
  • Complete M8 stainless steel screw connection (V2A stainless steel)
  • Electrical system: Supply cable (wiring harness) standard with 13-pin plug
  • Tailgate latches very elaborate, made entirely of stainless steel
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

Material and processing.
The tent fabric of our trailer tents is made from a high-quality, 450 g blended fabric, also known as canvas. This unique combination of cotton and polyester combines the advantages of a natural fiber with those of a modern high-tech material. The result is a robust, breathable fabric that impresses with its pleasant feel and high dimensional stability.

The tent fabric, which is also used by the military, is impregnated and particularly tear-resistant thanks to the ripstop process. In this special weaving technique, thicker threads are woven into the fabric at intervals of around 10-15 millimetres, giving the fabric its characteristic tiled structure and exceptional tear resistance. It goes without saying that our fabrics are opaque and therefore offer optimum protection and privacy.
The basis of our trailer tents is a robust stainless steel frame with a thickness of 3×3 cm. A 1.8 cm thick, water-resistant wooden floor panel is securely fastened to this sturdy frame with stainless steel screws. The frame of the trailer tents is also made of galvanized steel tubing and special stainless steel components that ensure maximum stability. The modern surface finish not only offers a high level of corrosion protection, but also gives the material a pleasant feel and ensures a durable, weatherproof construction.
We rely exclusively on yarn from the German market leader Amann. Thanks to the combination of a cotton core and a high-tenacity polyester core, this yarn is characterized by a particularly high tensile strength and excellent water resistance.

On contact with water, the cotton coating swells and closes the seam holes created during sewing. For additional protection, all seams in the roof area are fitted with a transparent sealing strip to ensure maximum waterproofness.
Less is sometimes more.
We are often asked: What about the water column? For tent fabrics, the impermeability of the fabric is specified in the form of the water column. For cotton tents, this value is usually around 300 to 400 mm. However, our tent fabric offers an exceptionally high water column for cotton fabric of around 750 mm. This means that theoretically more than 75 cm of water can stand on the material before the first drops penetrate.

A major advantage of cotton as a natural raw material is its ability to swell when it gets damp, which provides additional waterproofing. In contrast, synthetic fabrics, which cannot swell, must have a much higher water column (between 3,000 and 10,000 mm, depending on the material) in order to achieve comparable waterproofness.
Good night.
The comfort sleep set consists of a high-quality visco foam mattress that adapts perfectly to the individual body shape, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. The set is complemented by the innovative Froli bed spring system, which guarantees an exceptional sleeping experience. Perfect sleeping comfort in a well thought-out overall package.
Premium mattress.
An excellent mattress is the basis for healthy and restful sleep. Just as every person is unique, their mattress should also be individually tailored to them.
Our premium mattress adapts perfectly to the contours of the body and promotes orthopaedically correct positioning of the spine. Thanks to targeted pressure relief, back muscles and intervertebral discs can relax optimally. The innovative construction and high-quality materials create an ideal sleeping environment.
There are no compromises at CAMPWERK: We rely on flexible visco foam with memory function. The unique combination of supportive foam core and relieving visco foam topper ensures maximum sleeping comfort.
  • Visco-elastic mattress.
  • High-quality Tencel® cover (38 % Tencel®, 62 % polyester).
  • Four practical turning loops.
  • Four-sided zipper.
  • Removable, divisible and washable.
  • Four practical turning loops.
Suspension.
Good ventilation is crucial for your well-being and sleep hygiene. To ensure maximum sleeping comfort, we combine our mattress with an innovative Froli slat base. The flexible spring elements form a comfortable slat base with individually adjustable firmness zones. This combination ensures orthopaedically correct positioning of the body and provides targeted, pressure-relieving support. This effectively prevents tension and one-sided strain. The open, air-permeable cells also enable optimum ventilation and create a healthy sleeping environment.
Are you allergic or do you have special health requirements? No problem! We cooperate with a renowned German mattress manufacturer to offer customized solutions. Simply contact us and together we will find the ideal mattress for your needs.