Christmas Markets in Alsace 2024, the most beautiful to visit

The selection of must-visit Christmas markets in Alsace.

What are the most beautiful Christmas markets in Alsace?

In Alsace, Christmas is wrapped in magic, transforming villages and towns into authentic fairytale landscapes.

Between November and December, squares fill with Christmas markets among the oldest in Europe, a tradition that originated in this region and nearby Germany, attracting visitors from all over the world.

Let's discover the most beautiful markets and note the dates to fully experience the Christmas atmosphere in Alsace.

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The Christkindelsmärik of Strasbourg is the most famous and oldest Christmas market in Alsace, dating back to 1570.

Located in the picturesque Place Broglie and the historic center, it will take place this year from November 27 to December 27, 2024.

The stalls offer a wide selection of crafts and culinary specialties, such as bredele, mulled wine, and Alsatian sausages.

The market also features alternative spaces, like Place Grimmeisen, where you can find local and innovative products in a more relaxed atmosphere.

From November 26 to December 29, 2024, Colmar hosts five distinct markets, each located in a different square and with a specific theme, perfect for discovering handmade products, Christmas decorations, and local specialties.

The historic center of Colmar, with its medieval and Renaissance architecture, is entirely pedestrian and transforms into a fairytale world thanks to enchanting lights that highlight key monuments, such as Maison Pfister, Koïfhus, and the characteristic Petite Venise.

Every year, locals participate in a Christmas decoration contest, helping to make the town a true Christmas spectacle.

From November 30 to December 22, 2024, Riquewihr, one of the most picturesque villages in Alsace, transforms into a true Christmas setting.

This charming medieval village, with its cobbled streets and colorful half-timbered houses, becomes an enchanted place thanks to lights and decorations that accentuate its historical beauty. During the Christmas season, stalls fill the center, offering crafts, decorations, and specialties like the famous bredele cookies and mulled wine, all in an atmosphere that feels straight out of a fairytale.

The Ribeauvillé Christmas Market takes place on the weekends of December 7-8 and 14-15, 2024. With its medieval style, it offers a truly unique atmosphere.

During the event, the village comes alive with street performers, such as jugglers and minstrels, and visitors can meet ladies and knights in period costumes. The stalls offer local crafts and specialties, including spit-roasted wild boar and Christmas sweets.

The villagers actively contribute to this atmosphere by decorating houses and shops in line with the medieval theme, making the market an authentic and engaging experience.

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The Obernai Christmas Market takes place from November 29 to December 31, 2024. Located in the heart of this charming village, the market welcomes visitors with traditional decorations, stalls of local crafts, and culinary specialties, such as Christmas sweets and mulled wine.

The squares and streets are adorned with lights and decorations that enhance the typical Alsatian architecture, creating a perfect environment for those seeking a genuine and understated Christmas experience.

The Mulhouse Christmas Market will be held from November 22 to December 27, 2024. This market is famous for its unique decorations that celebrate the city's textile tradition: each year, an exclusive Christmas fabric is created to wrap the facades and streets of the historic center.

The Eguisheim Christmas Market takes place from November 29 to December 30, 2024, and is one of the most charming in the Alsatian region.

Located in the heart of one of the most beautiful villages in France, the market offers a cozy and authentic atmosphere. The stalls are arranged along the cobbled streets and between the characteristic half-timbered houses, creating a Christmas path that seems straight out of a fairytale.

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Visiting the Christmas markets in Alsace is also an opportunity to discover local wines thanks to the famous Alsace Wine Route.

This route traverses picturesque landscapes and historic villages, where wineries offer tastings of famous Alsatian whites like Gewurztraminer and Riesling.

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Several markets include events with open cellars, perfect for savoring local wines accompanied by culinary specialties.