Strasbourg Christmas Market 2026

The Strasbourg Christmas market, the oldest in France, returns in 2026 throughout the city: illuminated chalets, the great Christmas tree on place Kléber and Christmas treats.

✨ From Friday 27 November to Thursday 24 December 2026
📍 Throughout the city, 67000 Strasbourg
📞 03 88 52 28 28

👉 Map of the squares, detailed opening hours and visiting tips: see our full guide “Strasbourg Christmas Market 2026”.

The city of Strasbourg is getting ready to host its famous Christmas market, a tradition dating back to the 16th century (1570). From Friday 27 November to Thursday 24 December 2026, visitors can stroll between the wooden chalets, admire the decorations and illuminations and find handmade products. Don’t miss the chance to visit Strasbourg and celebrate Christmas in style!

2026 Christmas market at a glance

• Dates: from Friday 27 November to Thursday 24 December 2026
• Opening hours: not specified in the official calendar; see our detailed 2026 guide and the official website
• Location: throughout the city (squares and streets of the centre), 67000 Strasbourg
• Prices: free
• Organiser / contact: Ville de Strasbourg – Capitale de Noël, 03 88 52 28 28
• Official website: visitstrasbourg.fr – Strasbourg, capitale de Noël

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Looking for the perfect gift? Head to the Strasbourg Christmas market!

The Strasbourg Christmas market is an excellent destination for finding the perfect gift for your loved ones! You will find many handmade and local products, as well as typical culinary specialities of the region.

In the city’s streets, squares and little squares, nearly 300 decorated and illuminated chalets offer original gifts, traditional Christmas tree decorations and, of course, seasonal treats: gingerbread, bredele (small Christmas biscuits), pretzels, mulled wine, wooden toys and much more!

2026 dates and opening hours

• Open: every day from Friday 27 November to Thursday 24 December 2026
• Opening hours: the official calendar does not give the chalets’ opening hours; check them on the tourist office website before your visit
• Admission: free

The great Christmas tree, symbol of “Strasbourg, capitale de Noël” (Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas), stands on place Kléber. For details of the various markets and their locations, see our guide Strasbourg Christmas Market 2026: dates, opening hours and map of the 8 markets.

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FAQ

Question: When does the Strasbourg Christmas market take place?
Answer: In 2026, the Strasbourg Christmas market takes place from Friday 27 November to Thursday 24 December.

Question: Where does the Strasbourg Christmas market take place?
Answer: Throughout the city: the chalets are spread across the squares and streets of the centre, notably around the great Christmas tree on place Kléber. The map of the markets is in our detailed 2026 guide.

Question: What are the Strasbourg Christmas market’s opening hours?
Answer: The 2026 opening hours are not detailed in the official calendar of Alsace Christmas markets. Check our detailed 2026 guide or the official website before you travel.

Question: How much does it cost to enter the Strasbourg Christmas market?
Answer: Admission to the Strasbourg Christmas market is free.

Question: Are there activities for children at the Strasbourg Christmas market?
Answer: The 2026 programme of events is published by the Ville de Strasbourg: find it on the official website “Strasbourg, capitale de Noël”.

Information taken from the official calendar of Alsace Christmas markets, checked on 23 October 2026. Opening hours may change: check the organiser’s website before you travel.

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