Christmas

Kaysersberg Christmas Market: 2026 Dates, Hours, and Top Picks
By Laurène Philippot

All the 2026 dates for the Kaysersberg Christmas Market, its hours, top spots, and my insider tips as a local to help you enjoy it stress-free.

Christmas treasure hunts in Alsace – I tested it in Huningue
By Vincent Schneider

Every year at Christmas time, treasure hunts transform Alsace’s towns and villages into mini adventure playgrounds. It’s a fun and original way to discover Alsace. This year, we tested the concept in Huningue, in a refreshingly contemporary setting on the banks of the Rhine. My summary I liked I liked less Video overview See this […]

What specialities to try at Strasbourg’s Christmas Market?
By Céline Honoré

To soak up the gastronomic flavors and discover the culinary traditions of Alsace, nothing beats a little stopover in Gloutonnie, better known as Christkindlsmärik! The Strasbourg Christmas Market is Alsace in a nutshell. The fumes of mulled wine, the smell of cinnamon and grilled meats tickle your nostrils… Discover Alsace’s specialities The Strasbourg Christmas Market […]

Marché de Noël de Mulhouse – The Christmas fabric
By Laurène Philippot

The Mulhouse Christmas market, known as “Les Étoffées,” isn’t the best-known one in Alsace, but it’s still worth mentioning: it’s a market I really love. In this article, I’ll share the 2026 dates, my tips, and my favorite spots so you can enjoy it like a local! The Christmas Market at a Glance My summary […]

Neuf Brisach Christmas Market – Back to 1700!
By Vincent Schneider

It’s hard to choose between all the Christmas markets in Alsace in December. On the recommendation of several friends, I decided to visit the one in the city of Vauban, the Neuf-Brisach Christmas market! My summary I liked I liked less When is the Neuf-Brisach Christmas market in 2026? The Neuf-Brisach Christmas Market will take […]

Christmas market in Quatzenheim – Christmas farms
By Laurène Philippot

Quatzenheim is a small village 15 minutes from Strasbourg. A superb little traditional Alsatian Christmas market, called Les Fermes de Noël, is held here every year for one evening. My summary I liked I liked less When will the Quatzenheim Christmas market be held in 2025? The Quatzenheim Christmas Market takes place on the 2nd […]

12 things to know to enjoy Christmas markets
By Léa Davy

Christmas in Alsace means magnificent decorations and illuminations, a magical atmosphere and delicacies around every corner… To make the most of the region’s Christmas markets, without any nasty surprises, here are 12 very practical tips from the blog team (to say we’ve had a lot of experience on the subject would be an understatement)! 1. […]

10 Christmas gift ideas 100% Alsace
By Laurène Philippot

Ah, the perilous race for Christmas presents… To help you, here’s a short list of Christmas gifts that are 100% Alsace! These are ideas for objects made in or near Alsace, stores where you can find local creations or fun things to do in the region. 1. Local designer boutiques Here’s a great way to […]

Where to buy local at the Strasbourg Christmas market? Our 7 addresses
By Léa Davy

I love strolling around Alsace’s Christmas markets and picking up pretty little gifts from local artists and craftspeople. However, whether you are from the region or not, it is sometimes difficult to know where to be sure to find made in Alsace. Here are our good addresses to buy local at the Christmas market in […]