The Musée Unterlinden offers an extraordinary celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Alsace Wine Route. Echoing the perfect harmony between Art and Wine, this oenocultural adventure takes you on a fascinating journey through the museum’s collections. Embark on this fascinating journey, where each object tells an astonishing story, and enjoy an authentic tasting with one of Colmar’s famous wine houses!
Let us guide you through a timeless journey, where each work of art reveals surprising anecdotes rich in history! From Athenian drinking cups to 16th and 17th century hanaps and glasses, each object bears witness to a bygone era and a culture deeply rooted in wine. The famous Issenheim Altarpiece is the brightest jewel in this treasure trove, but there are so many other gems waiting to be discovered, including the Issenheim Holy Wine and the Alsatian Cellar.
At the end of this artistic exploration, a wine tasting will await you, presented by some of Colmar’s finest wineries. Savor the subtleties of each grape variety, and explore its uniqueness in complete transparency! Each glass is a tribute to the winemaker’s exceptional expertise.
Your oenological journey begins on Sunday, April 23, 2023, with a tasting of Domaine Schoffit wines. The experience continues on Sunday, July 9, with a tasting orchestrated by Domaine Robert Karcher et fils. Then, on Sunday, September 10, you’ll have the pleasure of tasting wines from the Domaine Viticole de la Ville de Colmar. Finally, a tasting with Domaine Martin Jund will bring your tour to a close on Sunday, October 22.
Including a guided tour of the museum and tasting of several grape varieties, each of these dates represents a unique opportunity to discover the richness and diversity of Alsace wines. Treat yourself to this opportunity to awaken your palette, while enriching your knowledge of art and wine! This unique experience is sure to delight your senses and provide memorable moments of conviviality.
- Average duration 3 hours
- Languages spoken French
- Difficulty Suitable for all
From 23.04.2023 to 22.10.2023
Single price: 30 €.
Non-exchangeable and non-refundable tickets. Limited number of seats.
- The guided tour
- Tasting of several grape varieties
- The entrance ticket to the museum
– Sunday 23/04/2023: Tasting with Domaine Schoffit
– Sunday 09/07/2023: Tasting with Domaine Robert Karcher et fils
– Sunday 10/09/2023: Tasting with Domaine de la Ville de Colmar
– Sunday 22/10/2023: Tasting with Domaine Martin Jund
Opening hours:
09:45: Welcome at the Museum ticket office
10am – 11:30am: Guided tour on the theme of wine
11:30am – 12:30pm: Wine tasting in the Salle Louis Hugot
- Unusual guided tour on the theme of art and wine
- Privileged meeting with a Colmar winemaker
- Tasting of several grape varieties, commented in the rules of the art
MUSEE UNTERLINDEN
The Unterlinden Museum offers a tour covering nearly 7000 years of history, from prehistory to 20th century art. This journey through time allows you to discover the multiple facets of the museum's
of the museum's architecture, unified and magnified by the architects Herzog & de Meuron. In the medieval cloister, the art of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance is presented with works by Martin Schongauer, Hans Holbein, Lucas Cranach ... and the masterpiece, the Issenheim Altarpiece (1512-
1516).
The old baths, inaugurated in 1906, offer a space suitable for temporary events, and the contemporary wing is the new setting for major 20th century artists such as Monet, de Staël, Picasso, Dubuffet...
After your visit to the Museum or during a walk in the city of Colmar, find the Café Restaurant Schongauer and its terrace in the shade of the apple trees in the Ackerhof Court.
The team offers you a continuous table service in order to restore you at any time thanks to a menu of varied, refined dishes, prepared on the spot.
The museum store is located at the end of the tour in the Ackerhof (new building).
It offers a nice selection of items related to the collections: stationery, art books, tableware and children's items.