20 Christmas markets in Alsace you absolutely must visit in 2026 (dates included)

Our selection of 20 Christmas markets in Alsace for 2026, from the big cities to picturesque villages, with the official dates and opening hours of each market.

✨ From Saturday 14 November to Thursday 31 December 2026 (depending on the market)
📍 Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin, Alsace

20 Christmas markets in Alsace you absolutely must visit in 2026 (dates included)

Christmas markets in Alsace are not just places to shop, but a plunge into a fairy-tale world, a true tribute to the traditions of the season. In 2026, the region once again hosts markets that promise to satisfy your appetite for craft discoveries, local treats and a warm atmosphere. Each market has its own charm, together forming an enchanting route through illuminated villages and historic towns. Here are the 20 markets not to be missed this year, with their 2026 dates!

Strasbourg Christmas Market

Regarded as the Capital of Christmas, Strasbourg dazzles visitors with its markets, open from Friday 27 November to Thursday 24 December 2026. Nearly 300 chalets set up in the city’s streets and squares: twinkling lights illuminate the lanes, providing the perfect setting to discover the region’s living traditions.

Colmar Christmas Market

With its superb illuminations, Colmar hosts its Christmas markets (place des Dominicains, place de l’Ancienne Douane, place Jeanne d’Arc, Koïfhus and Petite Venise) from Monday 23 November to Tuesday 29 December 2026, from 11:00 Monday to Thursday and from 10:00 Friday to Sunday. A festive atmosphere that is perfect for families and lovers of authentic markets.

Kaysersberg’s charming market

During the four weekends of Advent, Friday to Sunday (27-29 November, 4-6, 11-13 and 18-20 December 2026, from 10:00), Kaysersberg transports you into a typically Alsatian setting, where craftspeople display their creations in an intimate and warm atmosphere at the foot of the castle ruins. A farmers’ market is held on the same dates on the place de la Mairie.

Riquewihr and its festivities

Discover Riquewihr, illuminated and brought to life by its traditional Christmas market every day from Friday 27 November to Sunday 20 December 2026, from 10:00. The stalls are full of crafts in one of the Plus Beaux Villages de France (Most Beautiful Villages of France), with its rich heritage.

Obernai’s traditional market

In Obernai, enjoy an authentic experience from Friday 27 November to Thursday 31 December 2026 (10:00 to 20:00 Sunday to Thursday, 10:00 to 21:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, closing at 16:00 on 24 and 31 December, closed on 25 December) with a range of regional produce and local crafts, in an enchanting setting.

A unique atmosphere in Mulhouse

Mulhouse invites you to its Christmas market on the place de la Réunion, open from Friday 20 November to Sunday 27 December 2026 (closed on 25 December; from 10:00 Friday to Sunday, from 11:00 Monday to Thursday), known for its “Étoffe de Noël” (Christmas Fabric), a unique fabric created every year to dress the city: in 2026, the “Jardin d’hiver” (Winter Garden) pattern.

The magic of Ribeauvillé

On the weekends of 5-6 and 12-13 December 2026 (from 10:00), Ribeauvillé lives to the rhythm of its medieval Christmas market, where beggars, dancers, minstrels and craftspeople transport you to a bygone era.

The Eguisheim market

This picturesque village hosts its market from Friday 27 November to Wednesday 30 December 2026 (closed from 24 to 26 December; from 12:00 Monday to Thursday until 10 December, from 10:00 on other days). Visitors will appreciate its handmade products and festive atmosphere while wandering through its charming streets.

The elves’ Christmas market in Turckheim

On the place de l’Hôtel de Ville in Turckheim, the elves’ Christmas market and its quirky little houses delight young and old from Friday 27 November to Wednesday 30 December 2026 (except 25 December), from 10:00. A trail through the town with the elves awaits children.

Thann market

Thann awaits you at the foot of the Saint-Thiébaut collegiate church from Friday 20 November to Thursday 24 December 2026 (closed on Mondays, except 21 December; from 14:00 on weekdays and from 11:00 on Saturdays and Sundays), with a fine selection of handmade products, perfect as end-of-year gifts.

Discovering Guebwiller

As part of the Noël bleu (Blue Christmas) festivities, the craftspeople’s Christmas market on the place Saint-Léger in Guebwiller opens at weekends from Saturday 28 November to Sunday 20 December 2026 as well as on Wednesdays 2, 9, 16 and 23 December, from 15:00, with craftspeople and regional produce.

Haguenau’s Christmas chalets

North of Strasbourg, Haguenau hosts its Christmas chalets every day from Friday 20 November to Wednesday 30 December 2026 (except 25 December): Mondays from 14:00 to 19:00, Tuesday to Thursday and Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 to 20:00 (special hours on 20 November and on 24 and 26 December). A good opportunity to taste “dampfnudel”, a speciality of northern Alsace.

The magic of Bouxwiller

In Bouxwiller, don’t miss the Christkindelsmärik from Friday 11 December to Sunday 13 December 2026 (from 14:00 on Friday, from 10:00 on Saturday and Sunday) in the old town: every stall tells a story, whether it’s fine crafts or regional culinary delights.

In Neuf-Brisach

This Marché de Noël d’Antan (Old-Time Christmas Market), from Friday 11 December to Sunday 13 December 2026 (from 14:00 on Friday, from 10:00 on Saturday and Sunday), recreates a village from the year 1700 with exhibitors and extras in costume, in an exceptional setting listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sélestat Christmas Market

From Friday 20 November to Sunday 27 December 2026 (from 11:00; from 11:00 to 16:00 on 24 December, closed on 25 December), discover Sélestat’s Christmas village on the place de la Victoire, place d’Armes and place du Dr Maurice Kubler, at the heart of Alsatian tradition.

Christmas Market in Bitschwiller-lès-Thann

In Bitschwiller-lès-Thann, on Saturday 12 December (from 11:00) and Sunday 13 December 2026 (from 10:00), the market in the multi-purpose hall brings together 25 stalls of crafts and Christmas decorations, gourmet specialities and a visit from Father Christmas.

Christmas Market in Wissembourg

Visitors to Wissembourg can enjoy the chalets set up around the Saints-Pierre-et-Paul abbey church at weekends during Advent, Friday to Sunday, from Friday 27 November to Sunday 20 December 2026 (from 17:00 on Friday, from 11:30 on Saturday and Sunday), discovering rich crafts and tasty food.

The designers’ Christmas market in Saint-Louis

At the Cité Danzas, some fifty craftspeople set up from Friday 11 December to Sunday 13 December 2026 (from 16:00 on Friday, from 14:00 on Saturday, from 11:00 on Sunday), among illuminated chalets and Christmas craft workshops, promising a warm atmosphere for enjoyable moments.

The Willer-sur-Thur Christmas market

Don’t miss the Marché de Noël des Écureuils (Squirrels’ Christmas Market) in Willer-sur-Thur, in the multi-purpose hall, on Saturday 28 November (from 13:00) and Sunday 29 November 2026 (from 10:00): local craftspeople, designers and producers come together in a festive and friendly atmosphere.

Artisan designers’ Christmas market in Mutzig

To kick off the season early, Mutzig offers a small Christmas market of local craftspeople and designers at Lunitude (5 rue des Trois Pics) for one weekend: Saturday 14 November and Sunday 15 November 2026, from 10:00. An intimate event, ideal for finding original, local creations.

Plan your visit and let yourself be carried away by the enchantment of the Christmas markets in Alsace!

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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