Christmas in Kochersberg – Favourites
The Kochersberg region lies to thewest of Strasbourg. Here, there are no huge Christmas markets throughout the month, and no mulled wine flowing freely: most Christmas activities are the initiatives of local people. If you want to experience the Christmas markets as the Alsatians do, the Kochersberg can be an excellent option... And to guide you, here are my favorites!
The Christmas Farms – Christmas Market in Quatzenheim
The Christmas market of Quatzenheim is the market taking place in my village. You’re going to tell me that I’m not objective when I say it’s worth it, but I assure you it is! Every year, this little Christmas market, held in the courtyards of the village’s superb farmhouses, is organized by volunteers and welcomes visitors for one evening only… The atmosphere is magical and truly traditional. There are lots of nice animations: Christmas songs, Santa Claus coming in a carriage… without forgetting the fires installed here and there around which it is good to warm up. In 2025, the Quatzenheim Christmas market takes place on December 13, 2025.
Store L’atelier de Régine in Fessenheim-le-Bas
Régine has set up her magnificent boutique L’Atelier de Régine in one part of her Alsatian farmhouse. There are some very nice gift ideas: ceramics, clothing, jewelry, decorative objects… There is plenty to choose from! And we know that we will offer a 100% handcrafted and local gift since everything that is proposed has been carefully chosen by Régine and comes from local creators. Great, isn’t it? I often buy my Christmas presents there, I love this place!
Christmas Eskapade in Truchtersheim
TheEsKapade in Truchtersheim is the building that houses the tourist office, the Maison Kochersberg and an artist’s studio. At Christmas time, the EsKapade offers a temporary exhibition in addition to its permanent exhibition (featuring Alsatian interiors, costumes and headdresses).
The EsKapade esplanade also hosts a few chalets offering Christmas-themed products. It’s hard to really call it a Christmas market, because it’s so small, but it’s well worth a visit on your way out of the EsKapade: the stalls are top-quality, and there’s
Christmas Treasure Hunt in Truchtersheim
Here’s a great idea for a family activity: Christmas treasure hunts are usually a big hit with kids! Alsace’s tourist offices offer around 30 treasure hunts in the region, and one of them is in Truchtersheim. The price is 2€, and a booklet is available from the tourist office in Truchtersheim. Nice, right? Find out more about Christmas treasure hunts here.
Christmas concerts
You’ll find many Christmas concerts organized in the different villages of the Kochersberg. Visit the events calendar.
Other ideas
Here are a few other ideas that could be fun, too, with smaller, very local markets and cool initiatives:
- Willgotheim Christmas Market December 6, 2025 from 4pm to 9pm
- Nativity scenes from around the world in Ittenheim from November 22, 2025 to January 12, 2025, from 5pm to 9pm Monday to Friday and from 4pm to 9pm Saturday and Sunday.