Christmas markets

Marché de Noël de Haguenau – A beautiful market in northern Alsace
By Vivine

Alsace is beautiful from South to North of course, but I still have the impression that we don’t always think about going above Strasbourg. For me, Haguenau is above all a huge, pretty, flat forest and the pottery of the neighboring villages… But it’s still Alsace’s 4th largest city and has a great Christmas market […]

Christmas Market in Sélestat – Cradle of the Christmas Tree
By Laurène Philippot

Sélestat’s Christmas market is not a classic Christmas market. There are small Christmas villages with chalets, but that’s not the town’s main attraction at Christmas time. In fact, Sélestat’ s main attraction is the Christmas tree, which makes for a varied Christmas experience in Alsace! An excellent surprise! My summary I liked I liked less […]

Obernai Christmas Market – Visit and good addresses
By Laurène Philippot

The Christmas market in Obernai is one of my favorites in Alsace. In this article, I’ll share with you my visit tips and good addresses to make the most of it! My summary I liked I liked less Obernai Christmas Market opening and closing dates 2025 The Obernai Christmas Market is open every day from […]

Basel Christmas Market – One of the most beautiful in Switzerland!
By Laurène Philippot

The city of Basel (Basel) is located in Switzerland, on the border with Alsace, only 35km from Mulhouse. Spending a weekend in Alsace to visit the Christmas markets can also be the opportunity to go to our Swiss neighbors to discover the Rhine city and visit the Christmas market in Basel. My summary I liked […]

Medieval Christmas Market of Ribeauvillé – Visit and good addresses
By Laurène Philippot

The Ribeauvillé Christmas market is an original Christmas market with a medieval theme. And attention, Ribeauvillé really does things well: we are really immersed in the medieval atmosphere throughout the market and many animations are proposed to the visitors. It is a unique market in Alsace! My summary I liked I liked less What are […]

Blue Christmas, the Christmas market of Guebwiller
By Laurène Philippot

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 […]

Colmar Christmas Market 2026: My Tips and Favorite Spots as a Local
By Laurène Philippot

The Colmar Christmas market is my absolute favorite in Alsace! Voted “Best Christmas Market in Europe,” it completely dazzled me from my very first visit, and the magic still works just as well every year. When the city lights up, the atmosphere becomes simply enchanting. In this comprehensive guide, I’ll share my experiences, my insider […]