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Colmar la petite Venise

Organise your conferences and business events in Colmar

  • TGV – 2 hours 20 minutes in Paris
  • TGV – 3 hours from Lyon
  • 2 airports BSL and SXB, 40 mins away.

Charming Colmar

Organising your business event in Colmar means choosing a destination that combines tradition, modernity and hospitality to create a unique and memorable business experience.
Its traditional houses, canals and picturesque ‘Little Venice’ district, its floral displays, its heritage, its delicious cuisine and its renowned fine wines make Colmar the very essence of idyllic Alsace and the guardian of a way of life where friendliness and hospitality are the core values of a warm welcome.

Colmar offers a range of unique venues for your events, with a diverse selection of accommodation, including numerous charming hotels nestled amongst century-old houses full of character, combining old-world charm with modern comfort. These easily accessible establishments have everything to win you over, including fully equipped conference rooms for your meetings. A taste of Alsace to ensure your event is a success!

In summary

Hotel capacity:
Colmar and its surrounding area offer around 2,300 hotel rooms
2 five-star hotels: 83 rooms
10 four-star hotels: 596 rooms
13 3-star hotels: 684 rooms
4 two-star hotels: 233 rooms

Venues for major events:
• Exhibition Centre and Conference Centre: 16,500 m², 6 halls (1,250 to 4,200 m²), auditorium (500 to 1,300 seats), conference area (8 rooms ranging from 96 to 439 m²), 2 performance halls
• Espace Auguste: 2 auditoriums (140 and 300 seats), reception area (430 m²), 11 committee rooms (48 to 96 m²)

Distinctive and prestigious venues:
• Unterlinden Museum: La Piscine (200 for a banquet, 300 for a cocktail reception), Medieval Cloister (150 for a banquet, 300 for a cocktail reception)
• Les Catherinettes: 400 m², 500 people
• Le Koïfhus: 700 m², 7 rooms
• CCI venues: 100 to 140 people for a cocktail reception

Unusual venues:
• Hohlandsbourg Castle: event hall (100 theatre-style, 90 banquet-style, 150 cocktail-style), team-building activities
• Château de la Confrérie Saint Etienne: 4 rooms, including the Grand Caveau

2 airports: BSL , SXB, 40 mins away + 1 business airport at CMR

Balade en barque à Colmar

Highlights in Colmar

La Piscine, salle événementielle
Le Musée Unterlinden met à votre disposition le cadre privilégié de ses espaces pour l’organisation de vos évènements d’envergure et de prestige.
Colmar, Capitale des Vins d’Alsace, offre une multitude d’activités oenotouristiques au cœur de la ville ou sur la Route des Vins
La salle des Catherinettes à Colmar
400m2 en 2 salles - 500 personnes. La salle des Catherinettes est dans l’enceinte d’un ancien couvent datant de 1310.
700m2 en 7 salles - 20 à 200 personnes. Le Koïfhus, plus ancien bâtiment public de la ville, construit en 1480 est inscrit au titre des « Monuments Historiques » depuis 1930.

Key Industry Sectors & International Conferences

Viticulture – Agricultural Biotechnology – Agricultural Research
As the historic and scientific heart of Alsatian viticulture, Colmar has established itself as a strategic hub for professional and scientific conferences dedicated to viticulture, wine, sustainable agriculture and adaptation to climate change.

Why hold your conference in Colmar?

  • A destination for wine and innovation, at the heart of an internationally renowned wine-growing region
  • A dynamic cross-border region spanning France, Germany and Switzerland
  • A key hub for viticultural and agronomic research
  • A well-structured ecosystem combining research, the professional sector and innovation
  • A strong focus on sustainable viticulture and climate adaptation

Ecosystem & key players

  • Vinopôle Alsace, a leading cluster bringing together research, training, innovation and the wine sector; the Comité Interprofessionnel des Vins d’Alsace (CIVA), a key player in the organisation and promotion of the wine sector; Association des Viticulteurs d’Alsace, representing producers and committed to innovation and the transition to new practices; Institut Français de la Vigne et du Vin (IFV), a research and technology transfer organisation dedicated to sustainable viticulture
  • National Research Institute for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (INRAE)
  • Biopôle, a platform for innovation and experimentation in agricultural biotechnology
  • Local Public Establishment for Agricultural Education and Vocational Training – Les Sillons de Haute-Alsace, a recognised centre for viticultural training and experimentation
  • Professional networks and wine-growing unions committed to cross-border research, development and innovation

🎯 Ideal for: oenological conferences, sustainable agriculture, climate & innovation.

Your trusted partner in making your event a success!

Make organising your business event in Colmar and the surrounding area easier with our Convention Bureau. Are you looking to organise a successful business event without the hassle of logistics? Our team, with their in-depth knowledge of the destination, is here to support you at every stage of your project, offering bespoke solutions tailored to your needs and requirements!

CONTACT

Céline THOMANN and her team
Colmar Convention Bureau
booking@tourisme-colmar.com
Tel.: +33 (0)3 89 20 69 06

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Le Parc Expo de Colmar

Host your events in style with Colmar Expo

As a leading player in the professional events sector in Colmar, Colmar Expo puts its expertise at your service to host and organise events of all sizes. With extensive experience in managing the Exhibition Centre, the team designs bespoke events and offers flexible spaces tailored to the requirements of conferences, trade fairs, seminars and professional meetings.
Colmar Expo also manages the Espace Auguste, a conference centre ideally situated in the heart of the city. Featuring two auditoriums seating 300 and 140 people respectively, as well as welcoming reception areas, it provides an exceptional setting for more intimate gatherings, combining comfort and functionality.
From conception to completion, every project benefits from personalised support, underpinned by recognised expertise in hosting conferences and large-scale events.
Committed to a responsible approach, Colmar Expo was awarded ISO 20121 certification in January 2026 for the Parc des Expositions and the Espace Auguste. This international accreditation attests to the quality of the sustainable management of its facilities and enhances their appeal for hosting socially responsible events.

CONTACT

Olivier WILLIG
Director of Hosted Events
olivier.willig@colmar-expo.fr
Tel: 03 90 50 50 73 / 06 67 18 07 34

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Conference and exhibition venues

  • Le Centre des Congrès de Colmar

    The Conference Centre

    CAPACITY & EXHIBITION SPACE
    A complex of venues that matches the dynamism and appeal of its city.
    Total area: 3,650 m² / 8 rooms ranging from 96 m² to 430 m² / 1 auditorium with seating for 500 to 1,300 people.

  • Parc Expo de Colmar

    The Halls at the Parc Expo

    CAPACITY & EXHIBITION SPACE
    6 exhibition halls ranging from 1,250 m² to 4,200 m², with a total area of 14,900 m².

  • Le Théâtre de plein air de Colmar

    The Colmar Open-Air Theatre

    CAPACITY & EXHIBITION AREA
    The Colmar Open-Air Theatre is open from mid-May to the end of September. It can accommodate 10,000 people (6,352 standing and 3,648 seated). It is fully covered but open at the top of the walls.

  • Auguste Square

    CAPACITY & EXHIBITION SPACE
    2 lecture theatres seating 140 and 300 respectively – 14 committee rooms, each measuring 50m² – 2 reception areas measuring 450m² and 50m².

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