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Last updated: September 25, 2026

Private WW1 Memorial Tour from Colmar

Description Summary

Discover the poignant history of World War I on a private tour from Colmar. Visit significant memorials and battle sites, and hear captivating stories from an expert guide as you delve into the impact of the war on the region and its people.

Highlights

  • ✓Understand the Troubled History of the Region
  • ✓See the new Hartmanswillerkopf WWI Memorial Site
  • ✓Enjoy the splendid views of the Vosges Ridge Road
  • ✓Visit the Col du Linge Memorial Museum
  • ✓Local Tour Guide, Expert in Alsace History

Description

Discover the deep, poignant history of World War I on a private tour from Colmar. You'll explore significant memorials, including the Hartmanswillerkopf WWI Memorial Site, while absorbing the tales of courage and sacrifice that shaped this region.

With a local guide specializing in Alsace history, you’ll gain invaluable insights into how the war impacted the lives of its inhabitants. The scenic views along the Vosges Ridge Road enhance your journey, making this tour not just an exploration but a reflective experience.

Private World War I Day Trip from Colmar
Set out from Colmar on a full‑day private tour that traces the dramatic World War I history of Alsace amid the peaceful scenery of the Vosges mountains. Travelling with a knowledgeable local guide, you visit major battlefields and memorials such as Hartmannswillerkopf and the Linge Memorial Museum, where stories of courage and sacrifice come vividly to life.

Scenic Route des Crêtes and Hartmannswillerkopf
Following the historic Route des Crêtes, once built to link French positions along the ridge, you enjoy sweeping views over forested summits and valleys that invite quiet reflection. At Hartmannswillerkopf, one of France’s key national memorials of the Great War, you explore the Franco‑German Historial, cemetery, crypt and preserved trenches, gaining a deeper understanding of how fiercely this peak was fought over.

Col du Linge Battlefield and Memorial Museum
The journey continues to the Col du Linge, where the memorial museum and open‑air battlefield reveal original trenches, relics and exhibits that show how the conflict shaped both the soldiers and the surrounding villages. Throughout the day, your guide weaves together personal accounts, strategic context and today’s message of reconciliation, creating an experience that is as moving as it is informative.

Comfortable Travel and Reflective Return to Colmar
You travel in comfort in a modern, air‑conditioned minivan, while enjoying the flexibility and privacy of a tour tailored to your pace. Entrance fees are included and meals are at your own expense, giving you the freedom to choose how long to spend at each site and where to pause for a break in the mountains, before returning to Colmar with a richer appreciation of Alsace’s complex First World War history.

Included / Excluded

  • ✓English-speaking guide with expertise in WW1 history
  • ✓Comfortable travel in a modern, well-equipped minivan
  • ✓Hartmanswillerkopf WWI Memorial Site
  • ✓Col du Linge Memorial Museum
  • ✓All entrance fees to museums mentioned
  • ✗Meals and drinks (lunch)
  • ✗Personal travel insurance and expenses
  • ✗Gratuities for the driver/guide

Itinerary

WWI Alsace Memorial Private Tour from Colmar

  1. 1

    Colmar departure

    Get picked up from your accommodation in Colmar and travel by minivan towards the Vosges region

  2. 2

    Hartmannswillerkopf Memorial

    Stop at the Hartmannswillerkopf Memorial to visit the museum, crypt, national monument and preserved World War I trenches, taking time to walk the site and reflect on its history.

    1h 30m

  3. 3

    Lunch in a local restaurant

    Enjoy lunch at your own expense in a local restaurant, with free time to sample regional Alsatian specialties.

    1h 30m

  4. 4

    Linge Memorial

    Travel from Vieux-Thann into the higher Vosges along a scenic mountain road to reach Col du Linge, where you visit the memorial museum and walk the preserved World War I trenches on the ridge.

    1h 30m

  5. 5

    Return to Colmar

    Return to Colmar for drop‑off at or near your original pickup point, ending your World War I memorial day with a relaxed drive back through the Vosges foothills.

Start / End Locations

Commentary

Audio • Language: en

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • This tour is on request, contact us directly
  • Make sure everyone in your party is comfortable walking on forest paths, steps
  • Let us know in advance about any mobility or health concerns
  • This is a reflective, history‑focused itinerary rather than a leisure sightseeing day

Know Before You Go

  • This is a full‑day tour with several stops and stretches of walking on uneven ground
  • Hartmannswillerkopf and the Linge Memorial Museum are open seasonally
  • Good walking shoes, a light jacket and rain protection are strongly recommended

Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 72 hours

Cancellation Notes: Up to 72 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Options and Pricing

Total price

2 participants minimumRETAIL PRICE
Adult€850.00

Price per person

3 participantsRETAIL PRICE
Adult€300.00

Price per person

4 participantsRETAIL PRICE
Adult€235.00

Price per person

5 participantsRETAIL PRICE
Adult€195.00

Price per person

6 participantsRETAIL PRICE
Adult€170.00

Price per person

7 participantsRETAIL PRICE
Adult€150.00

Price per person

8 participantsRETAIL PRICE
Adult€135.00

Terms and Conditions

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

Additional Information

This tour is ideal for travellers with a strong interest in World War I, military history or family remembrance, who want to stand on original battlefields rather than only visit museums. It suits adults, couples, families with older teenagers and small groups who appreciate thoughtful storytelling, time for reflection and the combination of history with powerful mountain scenery.

It is less suited to visitors seeking a light, purely scenic outing or those who prefer to avoid emotionally challenging sites and uneven walking terrain.

Voucher Information

If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Ophorus immediately.  Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.

Group Information

We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to larger groups. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.

Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: https://ophorus.com/contact-us