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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Alsace is beautiful from south to north, of course, but I still get the impression that people don’t always think to go north of Strasbourg. To me, Haguenau is first and foremost a vast, lovely flat forest and the pottery from the neighboring villages…But it’s still the fourth-largest city in Alsace, and it has a […]
The Sélestat Christmas market isn’t your typical Christmas market. There are certainly little Christmas villages with chalets, but that’s not the town’s main attraction during the holiday season. In fact, people come to Sélestat for the activities centered around the Christmas tree—a great way to add some variety to the Christmas experience in Alsace in […]
The Obernai Christmas market is one of my favorites in Alsace. In this article, I’ll share my tips for visiting, my favorite spots, and all the practical information you need to enjoy it to the fullest in 2026! The essentials at a glance My thoughts on the Obernai Christmas Market I liked I liked less […]
The city of Basel is located in Switzerland, on the border with Alsace, just 35 km from Mulhouse. Spending a weekend in Alsace to visit the Christmas markets can therefore also be an opportunity to take a trip to our Swiss neighbors to explore this city on the Rhine and visit the Basel Christmas market. […]
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 […]