November 23, 2026 – December 29, 2026
Colmar Christmas Markets
Colmar, AlsaceSeveral Christmas markets in Colmar’s old town, among half-timbered houses and the canals of Little Venice.
November 27, 2026 – December 24, 2026 Approximate dates
Strasbourg Christmas Markets 2026
Strasbourg’s Christmas market, known since 1570, is one of the oldest in Europe.
What happens
Strasbourg calls itself the “Capital of Christmas”. Markets fill the squares around the cathedral, and a large Christmas tree stands on Place Kléber. The market itself, the Christkindelsmärik, was first mentioned in 1570. Beyond the stalls, the city decorates its streets, façades and bridges. The centre is crowded in the evening, especially at weekends.
Weekdays are quieter than weekends. Strasbourg combines easily with Colmar and the Alsace Wine Route; the train journey between the two cities takes less than an hour.
Where
the main market, the Christkindelsmärik, has been on Place Broglie since 1871; around ten other sites are spread through the old town, the Grande Île: Place de la Cathédrale, Place Kléber with its large Christmas tree, Place du Temple Neuf and Petite France.
Open map ↗Schedule
| opening on Friday 27 November 2026, according to the city; the 2026 closing date has not yet been published, but it is usually 24 December. | The stalls are usually open daily from 11:30 to 21:00, from 14:00 on opening day, and until 18:00 on 24 December. |
Getting there
- from Paris, take a TGV from Gare de l’Est, about 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport; the train reaches the central station in 10 minutes.
- From the station, Place Broglie is a 15-minute walk away or can be reached by tram.
- There are security checkpoints at the entrances to the Grande Île, and large bags are searched.
Tickets and admission
free.
Tips
- weekends are very crowded; choose a weekday morning instead.
- Book hotels from the summer onwards.
- The market is more beautiful in the evening, but Place Broglie becomes crowded by 19:00.