page_title: Colmar
section_title: Economy
hierarchical_section_title: Colmar / Economy
caption_attribution_description: Pelleteuse Liebherr - Liebherr Raupenfahrzeug
context_page_description: Colmar is a city and commune in the Haut-Rhin department and Grand Est region of north-eastern France. The third-largest commune in Alsace, it is the seat of the prefecture of the Haut-Rhin department and of the subprefecture of the Colmar-Ribeauvillé arrondissement.
  The city is renowned for its well-preserved old town, its numerous architectural landmarks, and its museums, among which is the Unterlinden Museum, which houses the Isenheim Altarpiece.
  Colmar is situated on the Alsatian Wine Route and considers itself to be the "capital of Alsatian wine".
context_section_description: Colmar is an affluent city whose primary economic strength lies in the flourishing tourist industry. But it is also the seat of several large companies: Timken (European seat), Liebherr (French seat), Leitz (French seat), Capsugel France (A division of Pfizer).
  Every year since 1947, Colmar is host to what is now considered as the biggest annual commercial event as well as the largest festival in Alsace, the Foire aux vins d'Alsace (Alsacian wine fair).
  When Air Alsace existed, its head office was on the grounds of Colmar Airport.
caption: Liebherr in Colmar
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