Christmas markets

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Visit Alsace’s Christmas Markets with your family – Our 11 ideas
By Clémence Dalle

Would you like to enjoy the Christmas Markets in Alsace with your family? We know that those of you with children often wonder which market is best with children, whether there are special activities planned for families, whether there are places to take shelter to warm up after a few hours in the cold… So […]

The 20 Most Beautiful Christmas Markets in Alsace: 2026 Dates and a Practical Guide
By Laurène Philippot

Starting in late November, Alsace transforms into a true fairy tale where the magic of Advent is unlike anywhere else in the world. But with so many chalets and lights to take in, it’s hard to know where to start when exploring Alsace’s most beautiful Christmas markets! As a local, I’ve put together the ultimate […]

Christmas in Alsace, the Land of Lights
By Laurène Philippot

During the Christmas period, Alsace is divided into 7 “countries”, a division aiming at grouping the territories according to their Christmas traditions. The Land of Lights is located around Saverne, west of Strasbourg and north of Alsace. It includes the towns of Bouxwiller, Wasselonne, Marmoutier, la Petite Pierre and Hengwiller. Here is an article that […]

Strasbourg Christmas Market – My complete guide (+ date 2025)
By Laurène Philippot

The Strasbourg Christmas market is probably, with the Colmar Christmas market, the most famous in Alsace. It’s hard to tell you everything about this great market, but I’ll try in this blog post to point you in the right direction, as I do with friends visiting me in Strasbourg. So, are you ready? Follow the […]