The 2026 Christmas markets in Alsace by town and village:

ANDLAU: 28 and 29 November: Christmas market from 11 am to 8 pm on Saturday and from 10 am to 6 pm on Sunday.

BARR: 5, 6, 12 and 13 December: Authentic Christmas. Opening hours: from 2 pm to 8 pm on Saturday and from 11 am to 7 pm on Sunday. Find out more about the village of Barr.

BERGHEIM: 27, 28 and 29 November, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 December: Christmas market - The charm of the village of Bergheim lies in its pretty setting arranged around its medieval walls, its winding lanes and its old houses (winegrowers' houses from the 15th to 17th centuries) …. Combining tradition and creativity, the Bergheim Christmas market will enchant you with its warm, authentic atmosphere in the heart of the fortified town. In a festive setting of decorated houses, windows and fountains, Bergheim lights up with a thousand lights and invites you to discover its Christmas market. Opening hours: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4 pm to 9 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm. Find out more about the town of Bergheim.

BETSCHDORF: 12 and 13 December: Christmas market from 4 pm on Saturday and from 2.30 pm on Sunday.

BIESHEIM: 27, 28 and 29 November: Christmas mistletoe market.

BISCHWILLER: 5, 6, 12 and 13 December: Christmas market.

BOERSCH: 14 and 15 November: Christmas market of local product makers. Opening hours: from 2 pm to 8 pm on Saturday and from 11 am to 8 pm on Sunday.

COLMAR: From 23 November to 29 December: Let yourself be won over by the intimate, warm atmosphere of this town of art and history, whose exceptional heritage provides the perfect setting for the festivities! Wherever you look, there are decorated shop windows and houses, a succession of lively streets and lanes filled with the scents of orange and cinnamon. At nightfall, a subtle play of light highlights the countless architectural treasures ranging from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. A sublime "light trail" leads strollers to discover the 5 true Christmas markets, each nestled in an idyllic setting with its own identity. A sixth gourmet market, located on Rue de la Montagne-Verte, specifically on the Montagne Verte sports ground, is dedicated to food to eat on the spot.
Opening hours: on weekdays, Monday to Thursday, from 11 am to 7 pm; Friday to Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm; on 24 December from 11 am to 5 pm; on 25 December from 11 am to 7 pm; and on 26 December from 10 am to 8 pm. The Gourmet market will be open from 11 am to 10 pm.

Find out more about the town of Colmar.
Focus on the Colmar Christmas market: Colmar Christmas market

DUTTLENHEIM: 13 December: Christmas market from 4 pm to 7 pm on Sunday.

EGUISHEIM: From 27 November to 30 December (closed on 24, 25 and 26 December): A picturesque, intimate Christmas market celebrating Alsatian customs and traditions. Several themes are explored throughout the period. This Christmas market has been awarded the "Villes et Villages de Noël" label, which rewards the authenticity and richness of our heritage. In Eguisheim, priority is given to some thirty craftspeople and makers who vie with each other with tempting stalls and sparkling little houses. Eguisheim, the ideal setting to share a dreamlike moment and discover the magic of Christmas in Alsace! Open every day from 10 am to 7 pm. Closed on 24, 25 and 26 December. Find out more about the village of Eguisheim.

FESSENHEIM: 20, 21 and 22 November: Christmas market - In the heart of winter, a fairy-tale atmosphere takes hold of the little Cour Bader. Get ready to be transported into an enchanted world where creativity, tradition and conviviality meet.

GRENDELBRUCH: 12, 13, 19 and 20 December: Christmas market in the Land of the Lumberjacks - Come and spend a pleasant time discovering local artists and craftspeople and warm up with a mulled wine or other treats while lumberjacks give you a little wood-carving demonstration and the shepherd of Bethlehem introduces you to his animals, not forgetting a visit to the famous animated nativity scene in the church.

GRUSSENHEIM: 4, 5 and 6 December. In the heart of the Ried, the village of Grussenheim hosts, as every year, its Saint Lucy market around the Dorfplatz. You will find creative workshops, craft stalls, exhibitions and concerts in the authentic, traditional atmosphere of small-village Christmas markets. Opening hours: Friday from 5 pm to 10 pm, Saturday from 2 pm to 11 pm and Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm.

GUEBERSCHWIHR: 11 and 12 December: Christmas market from 5 pm on Friday and from 3 pm on Saturday. Find out more about the village of Gueberschwihr.

GUEBWILLER: The Blue Christmas (Noël Bleu). The illuminations take place from 28 November to 3 January, on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. At these times 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 on 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 the town of Guebwiller.

GUNDERSHOFFEN: 12 and 13 December: Christmas market from 3 pm to 8 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

HAGUENAU: From 20 November to 30 December: Christmas market - Enchanting, authentic Christmas chalets, a town centre adorned in a thousand colours, mouth-watering scents, a fairy-tale atmosphere and setting - Closed on 25 December.

HUNINGUE: 4, 5, 6, 11, 12 and 13 December: Christmas market - In the little huts you will find craftspeople, culinary specialities and treats of all kinds…

KAYSERSBERG: 27, 28 and 29 November and 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 December. Forget your worries during a magical, intoxicating interlude in the Land of Christmas: let yourself be lulled, enjoy the moment and leave with stars in your eyes! Christmas is the Alsatians' favourite time of year. The Kaysersbergeois, inhabitants of the medieval town of Kaysersberg, decorate their windows with fir garlands, and the town becomes imperial, lighting up as soon as night falls. The scents of cinnamon mingle with the aromas of spiced mulled wine through the lively lanes of the French people's Favourite Village 2017; this festive, joyful atmosphere settles in for the four weekends of Advent. You brave the winter cold, with eyes only for the carefully selected craftspeople exhibiting their original creations in some thirty small chalets nestled in an authentic, picturesque 17th-century setting at the foot of the castle ruins. You are spoilt for choice for your Christmas presents: a pretty wooden toy for the youngest, a magnificent ceramic vase for your mother-in-law, colourful fabric hearts for your little sister, a delightful Advent wreath for granny, some unusual fèves for your little brother’s collection… In short, there is something for every taste and every budget, to give or to treat yourself. Opening hours: from 10 am to 8 pm.
You cannot resist the urge to taste all the culinary specialities: Bredele, the famous little Christmas biscuits made with almonds, hazelnuts, aniseed, chocolate or vanilla; sweet or savoury kougelhopfs (the oddly shaped brioche); beraweckas (dried-fruit loaves); manalas (little brioche men)… All accompanied by a delicious hot chocolate or mulled wine.

Find out more about the village of Kaysersberg.

LEMBACH: 5 December: Christmas market of craftspeople and local produce. Opening hours: from 2 pm on Saturday.

MARCKOLSHEIM: 21 and 22 November: Christmas market - Christmas wreaths, decorations, jewellery, pottery and other handcrafted products. Opening hours: from 2 pm to 9 pm on Saturday and from 11 am to 7 pm on Sunday.

MOLSHEIM: 28 and 29 November, 5, 6, 19 and 20 December: Christmas market from 2 pm to 8 pm on Saturday and from 2 pm to 7 pm on Sunday, except on 28 November from 2 pm to 7 pm. On 11 and 12 December: Makers' Christmas market from 10 am to 5 pm. On 13 December: Christmas of yesteryear from 10 am to 7 pm. Find out more about the town of Molsheim.

MULHOUSE: From 20 November to 23 December: Christmas market - Enjoy a traditional Alsatian Christmas market right in the heart of Mulhouse's historic centre and discover its special feature, the Christmas fabric, a textile created each year to decorate the façades and pedestrian streets and give the Christmas market a festive setting. Opening hours: Monday to Thursday from 11 am to 8 pm, Friday from 11 am to 9 pm, Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 8 pm. Find out more about the city of Mulhouse.

MUNSTER: 20, 21, 23, 27, 28 and 29 November, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and 31 December: Christmas Market in the Heart of the Mountains. Opening hours: from 11 am to 8 pm on Fridays, from 10 am to 8 pm on Saturdays and from 10 am to 7 pm on Sundays and on weekday opening days. On 20 November from 10 am to 8 pm, on 24 and 31 December from 10 am to 4 pm, on 26 December from 2 pm to 7 pm.

NEUF BRISACH: 11, 12 and 13 December: Christmas Market of Yesteryear - Village 1700, in the Land of the Christmas Stars, welcomes exhibitors, extras and craftspeople in period costume in the fortified town listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Christmas magic begins with guided tours led by Vauban himself! Experience Christmas as in 1700, watch demonstrations of old trades and discover original, quality products: crafts, Christmas decorations, local produce... Opening hours: from 2 pm to 8 pm on Friday, from 10 am to 9 pm on Saturday and from 10 am to 6.30 pm on Sunday.

NIEDERBRONN LES BAINS: 27, 28 and 29 November, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 December: Christmas market - With its superb illuminations, Santa's house, carved wooden nativity scene, wishing trees and Santa's sleigh, ideal for family souvenir photos… There will be no shortage of things to marvel at for young and old alike. Opening hours: from 2 pm to 8 pm on Saturday and from 11 am to 8 pm on Sunday. On 27 November from 6 pm to 9 pm.

OBERNAI: From 27 November to 31 December. Christmas market - The 40 chalets of the Christmas Market of Gastronomy and Crafts invite you to meet passionate craftspeople with genuine expertise. It is also a great opportunity to taste local produce: foie gras, gingerbread, cured meats, bredeles, Alsace wine, jams, Christmas beer… and to fill your festive tables with them. The makers offer everything you need to decorate the tree or treat your loved ones: hanging ornaments, ceramics, wooden objects, blown-glass baubles…
A local speciality not to be missed: tasting Obernai mulled wine around the winegrowers' cauldron, as much for its unique taste (made with white wine and spices) as for the atmosphere! Open Sunday to Thursday from 10 am to 8 pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 9 pm. On 24 and 31 December from 10 am to 4 pm. Closed on 25 December. Find out more about the town of Obernai.

OTTMARSHEIM: 11, 12 and 13 December: Museums' and makers' Christmas market from 5.30 pm to 9 pm on Friday, from 11 am to 9 pm on Saturday and from 11 am to 8 pm on Sunday - Unique in France: museums and selected craftspeople exhibit together. Activities, concerts, storytelling, a living nativity scene, a carousel ...at the market, in the abbey church, at the media library, in the abbey church park, along the Allée des Acacias and at the Priory. Enjoy a unique experience in the geodesic dome by watching a 360° film, "Santa Claus in Search of the North Star"! Light refreshments provided by local associations.

OTTROTT: 28 and 29 November: Christmas market from 2 pm to 7 pm on Saturday and from 2 pm to 6 pm on Sunday.

PFASTATT: 27, 28 and 29 November, 4, 5 and 6 December: Christmas market from 4 pm to 8 pm on Friday, from 11 am to 9 pm on Saturday and from 11 am to 7 pm on Sunday.

RIBEAUVILLE: 5, 6, 12 and 13 December: Medieval Christmas Market - At Christmas time, Ribeauvillé is sprinkled with magic and plunges visitors into a joyful medieval atmosphere. The city of the minstrels draws on its history for the ingredients needed to offer a particularly original and successful medieval Christmas market: its many activities will transport you to another world (beggars, peasants, dancers, strolling players, etc. wandering through the streets of the town), its stalls will delight food lovers (sweet and savoury treats, spit-roasted wild boar with ale and wine …) and decoration enthusiasts (Advent wreaths, handcrafted nativity scenes, candles, ...). This Christmas market is a real show for young and old. Opening hours: from 10 am to 7 pm on Saturdays and from 10 am to 6 pm on Sundays. Find out more about the town of Ribeauvillé.

RIQUEWIHR: From 27 November to 20 December: "Traditional Christmas market - Riquewihr, which for centuries has combined the quality of its architecture with that of its astonishingly well-preserved heritage, is an essential stop when discovering Alsace. At Christmas time, the town is awash with light and offers its traditional Christmas market in a fairy-tale setting combining the Christmas spirit with everything that makes Alsace so charming: the streets are adorned with sparkling decorations, the façades and monuments light up, the stalls of the Christmas market come alive …. this joyful bustle recalls the world of childhood, full of memories and emotion …
Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6.30 pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 7 pm. Find out more about the village of Riquewihr.

ROUFFACH: 5, 6, 12 and 13 December: Christmas market - On this occasion, Place de la République is transformed into a Christmas village with a festive, warm atmosphere. The craftspeople will delight young and old with the quality of their skills. Pottery, fretwork, decorative arrangements, jewellery and original creations will be shown from every angle. Opening hours: from 11 am to 7 pm on Saturday and from 10 am to 7 pm on Sunday. Find out more about the town of Rouffach.

SAINT LOUIS: 22 November: Christmas market from 10 am to 7 pm on Sunday.

SELESTAT: From 20 November to 27 December: Christmas market - In Sélestat, the magic of Christmas revolves around the theme of the Christmas tree. Sélestat's Christmas events celebrate the Christmas tree, first mentioned in 1521, more than 500 years ago. Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday from 11 am to 7 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm, on 24 December from 11 am to 4 pm, on 26 December from 2 pm to 7 pm. Closed on 25 December. Find out more about the town of Sélestat.

SOULTZ SOUS FORET: 28 and 29 November, 5, 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 December: Christmas market from 4 pm to 7 pm on Saturday and from 2 pm to 7 pm on Sunday.

STRASBOURG: From 27 November to 24 December: The Strasbourg Christmas Market is back and better than ever! For more than 400 years, this Strasbourg event has immersed locals and visitors from all over the world in the friendly atmosphere of the festive season in Alsace, around its cathedral and the Grande Île. This year, the Strasbourg Christmas market comprises more than 300 chalets set up in various squares across the Alsatian capital. Exhibitors and their products can therefore be found throughout Strasbourg's historic centre, distributed as follows: the Christkindelsmärik on Place Broglie, the Christmas Market on Place de la Cathédrale, the guest country's Christmas Market on Place Gutenberg, the Market of Alsatian Christmas Delights (Place du Marché-aux-Poissons, Palais Rohan terrace and Rue Rohan), the Carré d'Or Market (Place du Temple Neuf), the Village of Sharing on Place Kléber, the Christmas Market on Place Saint-Thomas, .... Open every day from 11.30 am to 9 pm, except on 27 November (opening at 2 pm) and 24 December (closing at 6 pm). Find out more about the city of Strasbourg.

THANN: From 20 November to 27 December: Meet the exhibitors at our authentic Christmas market, set up on several squares in the town centre and at the foot of the Collégiale Saint-Thiébaut, in a magical, fairy-tale atmosphere. Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday from 2 pm to 7 pm - Friday to Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm - on 24/12 from 2 pm to 5 pm - Closed on Mondays and on 25 December.

TURCKHEIM: From 27 November to 30 December: The Elves' Christmas Market. Every day from 10 am to 7 pm except Saturdays, from 10 am to 8 pm. On Thursday 24 December and Wednesday 30 December, from 10 am to 6 pm. Closed on 25 December. Find out more about the village of Turckheim.

VOLGELSHEIM: 20, 21 and 22 November: Craft Christmas market.

WISSEMBOURG: 27, 28 and 29 November, 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 December: Christmas market - Right in the heart of the medieval town of Wissembourg, around the abbey church, stand the wooden chalets of the traditional Christmas market. This eagerly awaited event, where the festive spirit reigns, is an opportunity to discover craftspeople and their creations and to taste seasonal specialities. Opening hours: from 5 pm to 8 pm on Friday, from 11.30 am to 8 pm on Saturday and from 11.30 am to 7.30 pm on Sunday.