CHRISTMAS ILLUMINATIONS, SHOWS AND DECORATIONS 2026:
During this festive season, as you travel the roads you will discover magnificent decorations, whether through the municipal illuminations, which work wonders, or thanks to the residents who decorate their homes at this time of year and turn them into festive places. It is also an opportunity to enjoy Christmas shows and events.
Let yourself be carried away by these beautiful sights that bring out the child in you. You will see Father Christmases climbing walls to reach the chimney, reindeer and sleighs and lots of other wonders.
ALTKIRCH
From 5 December to 3 January 2027: The Enchanted Forest stages a dozen tales and legends from the Sundgau and Alsace. Forest animals, mysterious characters and magical scenery take over the town centre to transport you to a fantastic world.
EGUISHEIM
27 November, 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 26 and 29 December: Night watchman's round at 5 pm, departing from Place du Château Saint Léon. During Advent, the Night Watchman invites visitors to follow him through the illuminated lanes to discover the treasures of the town, as well as the history of the watchmen, the village and Christmas traditions. Accompanied by an accordionist, he offers an enchanting walk to an audience invited to take part! Duration 1.5 hours, free, departing from Place du Château.
GUEBWILLER
From 28 November to 3 January 2027: Guebwiller's Blue Christmas (Noël Bleu). On Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Guebwiller town centre will be dressed in light and, in addition to its magnificent illuminations, will offer shows, concerts, workshops and an eco-friendly ice rink. The originality and beauty of these shows and illuminations make Guebwiller an original place that is well worth a detour. The Christmas market takes place from 28 November to 20 December, from 3 pm to 8 pm on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The live shows take place from 28 November to 20 December on Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 5 pm (except on 28 November, starting at 7 pm) on Place Jeanne d'Arc and moving up Rue de la République to the Saint Léger church. The ice rink and the merry-go-round will be open from 28 November to 3 January, from 3 pm to 8 pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Place de l'Hôtel de Ville: a kingdom for children with a 1900 merry-go-round, an eco-friendly ice rink and activities. Find out more about Guebwiller.
MOLSHEIM
6 December: Arrival of Saint Nicholas. Dressed in his long red cloak and mitre and holding his crosier, he will walk through the illuminated streets, kindly greeting young and old.
20 December: Arrival of Father Christmas from 2 pm to 7 pm.
24 December: Let's sing Christmas under the tree, from 5 pm.
TURCKHEIM
From 1 to 23 December and from 26 to 30 December: The night watchman's round at 9 pm, departing from the Corps de Garde. Come and follow the famous night watchman of Turckheim! He will reveal all the secrets and anecdotes of this charming medieval town, beautifully dressed in its finery of lights. Free.
From 1 to 24 December: Advent Calendar - Every evening at 5 pm on Place de l'Hôtel de Ville, young and old will watch the opening of the Calendar's shutters, orchestrated by the little light-bearers guided by the lamplighter, who each day will reveal an image drawn from the historical and religious heritage, the rites and customs and the legendary characters of our region. A ceremony accompanied, depending on the day, by Christmas carols, small gifts, recipes or little biscuits.
UNGERSHEIM - ÉCOMUSÉE
The ecomuseum is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 4 to 20 December, then every day from 21 December to 3 January 2027 except 24, 25 and 31 December, with many Christmas activities.
Discover Christmas traditions in the largest open-air museum in France. Venture into the Écomusée d’Alsace, where the beauty of the houses immerses you in the Alsatian customs of yesteryear. Take part in the many daily activities, go for a tractor ride, taste the famous Alsatian "bredeles", meet the emblematic characters of winter... And feel the magic and warmth of an authentic Christmas. Open from 10 am to 6 pm. Official website of the ecomuseum.
3 January 2027: Join the procession of the Three Wise Men, who go singing from house to house! Celebrate Epiphany at the Écomusée d’Alsace and take part in the procession of the little kings. Then, at nightfall, meet the Three Wise Men, Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar, who have come to see the baby Jesus and offer him gifts. The ecomuseum is open from 10 am to 6 pm.
WESSERLING
The Husseren-Wesserling park (near Thann) offers 19 evenings from 4 to 30 December, from 5 pm to 9 pm: a walk led by a storyteller through the gardens, which are superbly highlighted by light effects. This year, the Parc de Wesserling invites you to discover its great traditional Christmas tale in its gardens, on a theme yet to be revealed. By candlelight, let yourself be carried away by an original and authentic story conveying the true values of Christmas. Meet colourful characters who will take you on an extraordinary adventure! A magical and original moment. Visiting days: 4, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30 December.
Booking required. To find out more, see our dedicated page: Christmas at Wesserling.
Visit the official website of the Parc de Wesserling.
WISSEMBOURG
27 November: The Tale of Hans Trapp - Sound and Light Show. Dive into the heart of a fascinating Alsatian legend: the tale of Hans Trapp. Between tradition and thrills, discover the story of the fearsome Hans Trapp in a new light. Sound and light show by Stark Production. At 5.30 pm in the museum park, free.
20 December: Night parade of Hans Trapp and the Christkindel at 5 pm - To the sound of drums and the cries of brigands, the imposing Hans Trapp appears with fire-breathers to terrify the crowd and carry off naughty children in his carriage, where some unfortunate children are already waiting. Departure from the town centre.