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After Halloween, from the end of November, all of Alsace invites you to share the most wonderful celebration of all… Christmas!
Warm hearts, sweet treats and tender scenes: Christmas in Alsace is truly unique, for young and old alike!
Christmas in Alsace, a magical time in France
Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas in Colmar 🎄 Stroll through Colmar’s cobbled lanes, where the half-timbered houses are adorned with twinkling lights and festive decorations. The Christmas market, with its wooden chalets, offers a warm and authentic atmosphere. Taste Alsatian specialities such as spiced mulled wine and bredele, the traditional little Christmas biscuits. A fairy-tale experience that will delight young and old.
Open-air skating in Mulhouse ⛸️ Lace up your skates and glide across the open-air ice rink set up in the heart of Mulhouse. Surrounded by sparkling lights and decorated fir trees, the rink is a fun activity for the whole family. Afterwards, warm up with a hot chocolate or a crispy waffle.
Visiting the Christmas villages of Alsace 🏘️ Set off to discover Alsatian villages such as Riquewihr, Kaysersberg and Eguisheim, where Christmas traditions are lovingly preserved. Each village has its own Christmas market, with handmade crafts and activities for everyone. A complete immersion in Alsatian culture and customs.
Wonder at the Strasbourg Christmas market 🌟
Christmas carols at Strasbourg Cathedral 🎶 Attend a Christmas carol concert in the majestic Notre-Dame Cathedral of Strasbourg. Beneath the Gothic vaults, choirs fill the air with enchanting melodies, creating an atmosphere steeped in spirituality and tradition. A timeless moment that captures the true spirit of the season.
A gourmet stroll through the Strasbourg Christmas market 🍷 Wander the aisles of the Christkindelsmärik, Strasbourg’s famous Christmas market and the oldest in France. Give in to local flavours: sauerkraut, pretzels and, of course, spiced mulled wine. Artisans also offer unique handmade crafts, perfect for original gifts.
Christmas markets
A magical, wonderful world in the villages of Alsace
Not to be missed
Itinerary and skiing
From iconic sights to hidden gems
Symbols and traditions
The customs of an Alsatian Christmas in a nutshell