Blue Christmas, the Christmas market of Guebwiller
The Christmas market of Guebwiller is called "Noël Bleu". Why this name? First of all, for the blue line of the Vosges, at the foot of which the city is located. Then, for the "Bleu de Deck", a turquoise blue created by the 19th century ceramist Theodore Deck, who was a native of Guebwiller.
My summary
I liked
- Video mapping and lighting
- Small, pleasant and friendly Christmas market
I liked less
- Less decorations than in other Alsatian cities: less fairy tale
- Small market
A blue Christmas market
During the Blue Christmas, the streets are lit up in blue and some of the city’s facades are illuminated. Moreover, Guebwiller has 3 Christmas markets:
- an arts and crafts market
- a market dedicated to local products
- A traditional market, organized by the Lions Club
I visited the arts and crafts market and the local produce market, but not the traditional market, which is closed on Fridays. The markets are small (a few cottages each) but you can find only local products.
Even if the Christmas market of Guebwiller is small and doesn’t have the magical side that some of the more famous Christmas markets like Colmar or Kaysersberg can have, it is pleasant and offers quality products. This is a good option for those who want to escape the big markets and find a very local atmosphere.
Not to be missed at the Guebwiller Christmas Market
- Video mapping at the Dominicains de Haute-Alsace. A beautiful 12-minute show in the superb cloister of the Dominicans!
- Illuminating the Hôtel de Ville and theEglise Saint-Léger. These are the most successful, the others are a bit disappointing next to them in my opinion.
- The exhibition at the Musée Théodore Deck. Ceramists from the European Institute of Ceramic Arts in Guebwiller exhibit and sell their work.
My good addresses in Guebwiller
The best mulled wine at the Guebwiller Christmas market
The best mulled wine in Guebwiller is, according to my information, at the chalet of the Amicale de la ville, on the market of local products. I tasted it, it is true that it is very good!
For a warm break
If you are in the mood for a sweet break in the warmth, go to the Dany Husser pastry shop. The setting is not very warm but the pastries are great!
Practical information
Schedules
You will find here the schedule and the program of the Noël Bleu de Guebwiller.
Access
By car
The Christmas markets are located in the city center of Guebwiller. Guebwiller is located in:
- 24 km from Mulhouse (about 25 minutes)
- 29 km from Colmar (about 30 minutes)
- 106 km from Strasbourg (about 1h20)
By public transport
You can watch on Fluo.