Neuf Brisach Christmas Market – Back to 1700!
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
- the many exciting demonstrations
- the care given to the decoration of the village 1700
- the lighting of the city around the market
- childcare under the city hall (3€ per hour)
I liked less
- difficult parking with many bus spaces
What is the date 2025 for the Neuf-Brisach Christmas market?
The Neuf-Brisach Christmas Market takes place from December 12 to 14, 2025:
- December 12 from 2 to 8 p.m.
- December 13, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- December 14, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
An original Christmas market
The town of Neuf Brisach, built in its entirety in 1697, hosts a market that’s as exceptional (only one weekend) as it is original: based on the theme of a 1700 village!
This unusual Christmas market is literally divided in two: one part traditional Christmas market and the other entirely dedicated to this historic period… so, ready for a 300-year leap back in time?
The village 1700
Discover the life at the end of the 17th century by strolling through this market like no other… ground strewn with straw, smells of wood fires and wild boar on the spit… the change of scenery is guaranteed! In this part of the market, there’s (almost) nothing to sell, but plenty to learn.
From hut to hut (each built the old-fashioned way), you’ll discover ancestral trades and forgotten skills such as knife sharpening, basket weaving and upholstering. Among other things, you can admire the work of the blacksmith, the clogmaker, the embroiderer, the weaver, the carpenter, the clockmaker… and they’re all dressed in period costume!
You can also watch apples being pressed to make hot apple juice (highly recommended), smell (and why not taste) the bredeles made directly by the Bredla Hus cook, or see how difficult it was to make (and dig) the wooden pipes of that era…
Numerous demonstrations by enthusiasts whose aim is to share their knowledge with you! You can therefore stroll around and discover this unique atmosphere and why not let yourself be tempted by a wild boar sandwich on the spit!
Traditional Christmas Market
A few steps further on, you can take a trip back in time to the traditional Christmas market. Located just in front of the town hall (which hosts a children’s nursery – €3 an hour), it’s beautifully lit up.
More conventional, this market is no less charming. You’ll find high-quality handicrafts , mainly for home decoration. It’s the perfect opportunity to finalize (or start, depending on your choice) your Christmas shopping.
So if you are in the area and you are looking for an original and rewarding Christmas market, don’t hesitate to make arrangements (only one weekend) to visit the one in Neuf-Brisach!
Practical information
Dates and opening hours
The Christmas market of Neuf Brisach is open for a whole weekend in early December. Find here the dates of the next market.
Access
By car
The address is as follows: Neuf-Brisach Christmas Market, Rue de l’Hôtel de ville, 68600 Neuf-Brisach. You have to count:
- 17 km from Colmar (about 22 min)
- 38 km from Mulhouse (about 35 min)
- 98 km from Strasbourg (about 1 hour)
By public transport
You can calculate your route on Fluo.