November 27, 2026 – December 24, 2026
Strasbourg Christmas Markets
Strasbourg, AlsaceStrasbourg’s Christmas market, known since 1570, is one of the oldest in Europe.
November 23, 2026 – December 29, 2026 in 9 days
Colmar Christmas Markets 2026
Several Christmas markets in Colmar’s old town, among half-timbered houses and the canals of Little Venice.
What happens
Every winter, several markets fill Colmar’s historic centre, each with its own square and character. The Little Venice market is aimed at children, while the others sell crafts, Christmas decorations and Alsatian treats. The town is decorated and illuminated, and in the evening Colmar looks like a Christmas card. Try mulled wine made with Alsace wine, bredle Christmas biscuits and gingerbread.
Colmar is at the centre of the Alsace Wine Route. During the day, visit the villages of Riquewihr, Eguisheim and Kaysersberg, many with their own Christmas markets, then return to the fair in the evening.
Where
six markets in the old town: Place des Dominicains, Place de l’Ancienne Douane, Place Jeanne-d’Arc, Little Venice, the indoor craft market at the Koïfhus and the gourmet market.
Open map ↗Schedule
| from 23 November to 29 December 2026; the gourmet market continues until 3 January 2027. | The 2026 opening hours have not yet been published. Last season: Monday to Thursday, 11:00–19:00; Friday to Sunday, 10:00–20:00; shorter hours on 24 and 31 December, closed on 25 December. |
Getting there
- from Paris, take a direct TGV from Gare de l’Est to Colmar, about 2 hours 20 minutes.
- The nearest airport is EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse, about 1 hour away.
- The old town is a 15-minute walk from the station.
- During the markets, the centre is closed to traffic, with parking and shuttle buses on the outskirts. Christmas shuttles to the Alsace villages run from 27 November to 20 December 2026, departing from Colmar station.
Tickets and admission
free.
Tips
- visit on a weekday: weekends are very crowded.
- The most beautiful time is after 17:00, when the lights come on.
- Combine your visit with Riquewihr and Eguisheim; each village has its own market.