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
