With its wide range of accommodations and tourist attractions, the Colmar region is the perfect spot for a bleisure trip.
Bleisure blends “business” and “leisure”, a growing trend that took off with the rise of remote work in 2020. This new way of travelling falls under the umbrella of business tourism. The idea is simple: extend your business trip to take time to explore the destination after your meetings.
With its picturesque alleyways, colourful façades, and easy access to nature, Colmar attracts around 3.5 million visitors every year. The city and its surrounding area are well-equipped for remote work and business travel, making it an ideal setting for a bleisure holiday.
Bleisure in Colmar: charming hotels
Colmar boasts numerous hotels perfectly suited for a holiday combining work and relaxation. L’Esquisse Hotel & Spa is a five-star hotel with three meeting rooms, private lounges, and penthouse suites (62 to 83 m2) and apartments (185 m2), all fully equipped with multimedia equipment. After a day of working, guests can unwind at the extensive 500-m2 spa.
Several hotels just outside Colmar cater to business travellers as well, including La Ferme du Pape in Eguisheim and Hotel & Spa Husseren Collection in nearby Husseren-les-Châteaux.
Spaces to work
Colmar and its region also offer several options for coworking and remote work, including FIEF, a 244-m2 coworking space. Guests can also take advantage of free business centres in hotels like Novotel Suites Colmar Centre, Campanile Parc des Expositions, Mercure Unterlinden, and Hôtel Europe. Other places for getting work done include the stunning setting of the Dominicans Library and Villa Camélias, a coworking space in Mittlewihr on the Alsace Wine Route. Its “slow life” vibe has won over many professionals.
A wealth of tourist attractions
Colmar is brimming with things to see and do during your stay. Stroll through the heart of the city’s historic centre and admire timber-framed houses and the canals of the Little Venice district. Then, why not take a ride on a flat-bottomed boat, stop for a visit in the covered market, and then settle in to relax on a sunny terrace.
Just beyond the city lie the vineyards of the Alsace Wine Route, with Colmar as its undisputed capital. Stop in one of the many wineries along the way, such as Domaine Cattin or Domaine Martin Jund, and enjoy a wine tasting paired with cheese and charcuterie.
Nature lovers are also in for a treat. The region is brimming with outdoor activities, such as cycling along the Rhône-Rhine canal.
Planning a business meeting, a congress, a seminar, or a convention near Colmar? The area has everything you need for a successful bleisure trip.
photos © Novotel suites Colmar centre / L’Esquisse hotel – David Grimbert / Colmar Working
