Built of stone in 1550, this nicely restored hotel has the advantage of being in the center of historic Riquewihr. The surrounding streets are pedestrian only, but guests are allowed to drive up to the front of the Couronne to unload luggage. Parking in the private lot costs an additional €3. There’s no elevator, and the spiraling steps are steep,...

Finished in 1480, this is the oldest public building in Colmar. It was originally a customs house set in the center of the town’s commercial district. The ground floor was used for storage of imported goods, and the upper level was a meeting room for a regional political group. Panorama of Colmar Climb to the top of the stone steps for...