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WWII Alsace Memorial Tour Day Trip From Colmar

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08 hours
Small Groups ( 2~8 )
Relaxed
Multi-languages

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A WWII historical insight in a long-disputed region.

Highlights

Understand the Troubled History of the Region
See the new Alsace-Moselle WWII Memorial Museum
Visit Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp
Tour can be customized to suit your interests
Local Tour Guide, Expert in Alsace History

Program & Itinerary

In the morning we will come and pick you up at your centrally located accommodation in Colmar. Meet your English speaking driver/guide who will go over the program and itinerary of the day with you. Then board your premium air-conditioned vehicle and depart for a full day tour that includes the highlights of the Alsace region.The Alsace-Moselle Memorial is the result of regional desire and effort. ...

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Visit the Alsace-Moselle WWII Memorial museum

The Alsace-Moselle Memorial is the result of regional desire and effort. It attempts to explain the complicated history of Alsace and Moselle, particularly during the time of the Second World War. From 1940 to 1945, Alsace and Moselle were the only areas of the French territory to be annexed by the Third Reich and to experience the extreme violence of a totalitarian regime.

The agony cannot be understood without retracing the historical steps of a region long disputed by France and Germany, whose culture is richer today because of this long struggle. This place offers a history lesson available to all, and teaches the necessity to unite Europeans in their diversity and in the respect and dignity of every person in order to offer them peace and freedom.

Then reach the Natzwiller-Struthof concentration camp

On 21 April 1941, near the village of Struthof, the Nazis opened a concentration camp, KL-Natzweiler. The central camp, the only concentration camp in France, was located in the then annexed Alsace region. Its annexes, scattered over the 2 sides of the Rhine, made up a network of nearly 70 camps, more or less large.

Of the nearly 52,000 detainees of KL-Natzeiler, about 35,000 did not go through the central camp. A labour camp supporting the Nazi war industry, it was also used for medical experiments by Nazi professors from the Reich University of Strasbourg.

On 23 November 1944, the Allies discovered the site evacuated by the Nazis since September. Some deportees from the camp annexes had their sufferings prolonged in the spring of 1945 on the "Death Marches". From 1941 to 1945, the KL-Natzweiler was one of the most murderous camps of the Nazi system. Nearly 22,000 deportees died there.

After the tour return to Colmar

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Meet your Guide at your Accommodation in Colmar
Visit of the Alsace Moselle WWII Memorial Museum
Free time for lunch in one of the local villages
Visit of Natzwiller Struthof concentration camp
Drop off at your accommodation in Colmar

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Tour available from April to October (except May 1st, Easter week-end)
8 hour Private Memorial Tour
Tour is operated in English, other languages on request
Prices are per group from 2 to 8 persons - Larger groups please contact us
Tour is not wheelchair accessible
Currency is in Euros

COVID-19 SAFETY MEASURES

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available for travelers and staff
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands

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Train Station, Hotel or AirBnB in Colmar

Departure

We will come and pick you up at Train Station, Hotel or Airbnb in Colmar or surrounding area, circle of 30 kms (20 miles) around Colmar at no extra cost.

Other possible pick up locations :

Riquewihr
Kayserberg (Le Chambard; Hotel Kle)
Illhausern (Hotel des Berges)
Breisach (River cruise port)
Rouffach (Chateau d'Isenbourg)

Return

Tour returns to original departure point.

Included / excluded

Included

English-speaking driver & guide
Travel in recent, comfortable & fully equipped minivans
Bottled water in the minivan
Free WiFi access on board

Excluded

Meals and drinks
Entrance fees to monuments, museums, attractions
Personal insurance and expenses
Gratuities for the driver/guide

FAQ

Do you organize pick up and return at accommodation for Colmar private tours?

Yes, all private tours include a pick up and drop off at requested location – hotel, AirB&B, Colmar train station. We also pick up 30kms around Colmar at no extra cost. For exemple in Rouffach, Kayserberg, Breisach, Riqhewihr ...
What type of vehicles are used during a day trip from Colmar?

Our company uses only premium cars & minivans that can take up to a maximum of 8 passengers. All vehicles are new or recent, comfortable, spacious and have A/C. For larger groups, you will need to contact us directly.
Who conducts these Alsace private day trips from Colmar?

All our tours are conducted by English speaking guides that are also, in most cases, the driver. For a more personalized experience, we can also organize any private tour with both driver and guide.
Is it advisable for children to join this tour ?

The management of Stuthof camp discourages visits for children under 10. If they do come, they must be placed under the responsibility of an adult. All children and teenagers must be prepared for the visit. Some films or documents on display in the area devoted to the Nazis’ pseudo-medical experiments in the KL-Natzweiler museum may upset members of the public, especially children. The educational team is on hand to answer all your questions and advise you if you are accompanying children.
Is the price per person or per group?

All our private tours are priced per group of 2 to maximum 8 passengers.
Is lunch included on this full day trip from Colmar?

No, we never include lunch on our private tours. You can talk with your guide directly in the morning. Let him know your wishes and she/he will adapt the tour accordingly and suggest the best possible options.
Is this Private Full Day Tour of Alsace only available in English?

No, our talented, in-house multi lingual guides will be happy to conduct the tour in French, Spanish, German, Italian. Just ask for availability.