WW1 Memorial Tour from Colmar (private)
About this activity
Immerse yourself in the remembrance of the Great War on the emblematic site of Hartmannswillerkopf. Known as the “man-eater”, this summit was the backdrop for dreadful battles.
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
Full description
In the afternoon reach the Linge Memorial Museum, a memorial museum keeping alive the memory of the fighting in the Vosges during the First World War.
Located on the historical site itself, the museum describes the living and combat conditions of the troops and all of the associated logistics involved. Outdoors, on the battlefield, visitors can discover the positions of the German defences which are well preserved with their trenches, shelters and blockhaus, opposite the remains of the French positions, which were built from lighter materials. The close proximity of the frontlines and their respective positions provide a clearer understanding of the unimaginable difficulties faced by the attacking forces in 1915, and explains the heavy death toll in three months of fighting with 17,000 casualties recorded.
Visit the Hartmanswillerkopf memorial
Scenic drive on the Vosges Ridge Road
Optional farmhouse lunch
Visit The Linge Pass Museum and Trenches
Drop off at your accomodation in Colmar
Included / Excluded
- English speaking guide and driver
- Travel in recent, comfortable & fully equipped minivans
- Bottled water in the minivan
- Free WiFi access on board
- Meals and drinks
- Entrance fees to monuments, museums, attractions
- Personal insurance and expenses
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
Meeting point
Start Location
Colmar, France
Important information
Know before you book
- This product is on request.
- Tour is operated in English, other languages on request.
- Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate.
- Prices are per minivan (not per person)
- Entrance fees can be paid directly on the spot.
Know before you go
- Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
- Tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Currency is in Euros.
Cancellation policy
Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
We had a very fun day with Matt to Mont Saint-Mitchel. Matt is an excellent tour guide & he cared for his clients very much. He's an on time person. We learned a lot about the history of Saint-Mitchel via Matt. He made sure we have enough time browsing this beautiful UNESCO. We definitely recommend friends & family this tour. Thank you Matt
Pascal was, above all, a smiling whirlwind of energy from the very start — bursting with knowledge, passion, and just the right amount of dramatic flair. He painted the horror of the Omaha Beach invasion so vividly that we could practically hear the chaos, then marched us through the bunkers at Pointe du Hoc like we were on a mission ourselves. And before we even caught our breath, he had already catapulted us back to Bayeux at invasion speed. A legend in tour‑guide form. Thanks from Croatian Team😉
Our Normandy D-Day tour was well worth it and we so enjoyed our tour guide Matt. He made the tour engaging, entertaining and informative. The tour was just the right size and a half day was perfect for us. It would have been much harder to get around to the sites and understand each without the information that Matt was constantly sharing. There was hardly a time that Matt was not telling us what/how/when of what we were looking at. Thanks Matt!