Koïfhus (Ancienne Douane), Colmar
Koïfhus
The Old Customs House, built in 1480, with a colorful glazed-tile roof, and a Bartholdi-designed Schwendi Fountain in the square in front.
The Koïfhus, or Old Customs House, was built in 1480 and is Colmar’s oldest public building. It once served as a customs house for taxing goods and as the town hall. Its roof is covered with diamond-shaped glazed tiles in bright colors, a hallmark of Alsatian style. In the Old Customs Square in front stands the Schwendi Fountain, designed by Bartholdi and surrounded by old houses. During the Christmas season, this square is one of the venues for the Colmar Christmas market. The interior is generally open only during exhibitions, but the exterior can be admired for free. A few minutes’ walk south leads to the Tanners’ Quarter and Little Venice.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Maison Pfister, Colmar
- Musée Bartholdi
- St. Martin's Church, Colmar
- Petite Venise, Colmar
- Maison des Têtes, Colmar
- Colmar Old Town & Unterlinden Museum
- Eguisheim
- Turckheim