If you only have a day in Colmar and want to understand what fills the glasses along the Wine Route, the Museum of Alsatian Wines is the quickest way in. It sits on the Place de la Cathédrale in the centre of Colmar’s old town, sharing an address with the Choco Story chocolate museum, and leads you through the story of Alsace wine with displays on the landscape and soils of the Vosges foothills, the grape varieties that define the region, the work of the vineyard through the seasons and the making of still and sparkling wines. An audio guide in six languages tells the story, with separate children’s tracks, so families can visit together at their own pace. The visit ends with a tasting of Alsace wines, or fruit juices for children and drivers, which makes this a gentle introduction before heading out to the cellars and villages of the Wine Route, or a good alternative on a winter day when many small cellars keep shorter hours. Entry is through a priority line with your smartphone ticket. This page links to the Tiqets ticket with audio guide and tasting.
How to visit: the museum is at 12 Place de la Cathédrale in Colmar, a few minutes on foot from the Unterlinden Museum and Little Venice, and about fifteen minutes from Colmar station. Tiqets lists it as open daily from 10:00 to 18:00; holiday hours can differ around Christmas, so check before you travel. The ticket includes admission, the audio guide and the tasting, but not a live guide or drinks at the bar. You can cancel or reschedule until 23:59 the day before, and the museum is wheelchair accessible.
What to expect: this is a modern, compact museum rather than a historic cellar, and most visitors spend around an hour inside. The audio guide is clear and well paced, and the tasting is a friendly finale rather than a full sommelier session.
Making the most of it: visit before a Wine Route day so you recognise the varieties in the cellars, and combine it with Choco Story at the same address for a family-friendly Colmar afternoon. In December the cathedral square is close to the Christmas markets, so mornings are calmer.
What to expect
The experience
A self-guided audio tour through interactive displays on Alsace wine, ending with a tasting of wines or fruit juices.
Best time
A weekday morning, especially in the Christmas market weeks when the cathedral square gets busy later in the day.
How long
About an hour, plus time for the tasting.
Tips
Visit before your Wine Route day so you know your Riesling from your Gewurztraminer when you reach the cellars.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Wine lovers and curious first-timers who want an easy primer before visiting the vineyards.
- Families
- Children have their own audio tracks, and the tasting offers fruit juice instead of wine.
- Couples
- A relaxed hour learning and tasting together before dinner in the old town.
- Pair with
- Choco Story at the same address, or the Unterlinden Museum a short walk away.
- Time needed
- About one to one and a half hours.
Good questions
Where is the Museum of Alsatian Wines?+
It is at 12 Place de la Cathédrale in the centre of Colmar. Choco Story shares the same address.
Is a tasting included?+
Yes, the ticket includes a tasting of Alsace wines or fruit juices. Drinks at the bar are extra.
Is the museum suitable for children?+
Yes, the audio guide includes children’s tracks, and young visitors taste fruit juice instead of wine. Most families spend about an hour inside.
What languages is the audio guide in?+
The audio guide is available in six languages. It also includes tracks for children.
Can I cancel my ticket?+
Yes, you can cancel or reschedule until 23:59 on the day before your visit. Show your smartphone ticket at the entrance.