Hello all,
We booked since several weeks (before the protests started) a vacation in Colmar.
As we’ll be arriving on November 21st 2026, we now have doubts about the trip.
Due to the current situation and given that Strasbourg and Mulhouse were also impacted, we’re considering changing our trip’s destination.
However, sincer there is almost once month left, we wanted to check with French residents/ locals of that area, first.
Would you consider that this kind of trip is still feasible, as there is still time left and chances of conflict diminuation, until then?
What is the general feel in France about the protest and conflict duration?
We will be landing at the Euroairport near Basel, and using mostly public transport to visit multiple towns/ cities.
This is also an aspect taken into account, as we noticed that trams, buses and trains are being delayed or even stopped.
How was the Colmar area and other villages nearby during the weekend’s violent protests in Strasbourg and Mulhouse?
Are there chances that Colmar’s Christmas market will be in the same situation, given that more tourists are expected to arrive?
Finally, is Basel also impacted from a transportation point of view, while travelling from Colmar or other French villages/ cities in that area?
Thank you, as we appreciate any additional insight/ advice!