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In the heart of one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France, the Eguisheim Christmas market makes the cobbled lanes and half-timbered houses sparkle throughout Advent.
✨ From Friday 27 November to Wednesday 23 December 2026, then from Sunday 27 December to Wednesday 30 December 2026
📍 Village centre, 68420 Eguisheim
📞 03 89 23 40 33
✨ Welcome to Eguisheim, one of the Most Beautiful Villages of France, where cobbled lanes and half-timbered houses light up with unrivalled magic as the festive season approaches. In this picture-postcard setting, let yourself be swept up in the warm, intimate atmosphere of the Eguisheim Christmas market, an unmissable event for anyone who loves Alsatian traditions.
The 2026 Christmas market at a glance
- Dates: From Friday 27 November to Wednesday 23 December 2026, then from Sunday 27 December to Wednesday 30 December 2026
- Opening times: from 10 am (from 12 noon Monday to Thursday between 30 November and 10 December)
- Venue: Village centre, 68420 Eguisheim
- Admission: free
- Organiser: Association des partenaires économiques d’Eguisheim (local business association) – 03 89 23 40 33
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2026 dates and opening times
In 2026, the Eguisheim Christmas market is open throughout Advent, with a short break around Christmas:
- Weekends of 27–29 November and 4–6 December (Friday, Saturday, Sunday): from 10 am
- Monday 30 November to Thursday 3 December and Monday 7 December to Thursday 10 December: from 12 noon
- Every day from Friday 11 December to Wednesday 23 December: from 10 am
- Sunday 27 December to Wednesday 30 December: from 10 am
- Closed from 24 to 26 December (no dates in the official calendar)
An intimate Christmas market steeped in tradition
Beneath the twinkling lights and the scent of cinnamon, Eguisheim invites you to experience an authentic Christmas market, which has earned the “Villes et Villages de Noël” label.
There are no big crowds here, just a friendly, picturesque atmosphere where you can take your time to wander and savour every moment.
A living tribute to Alsatian customs
The market celebrates Alsatian customs and traditions, and plenty of live music takes place in the village centre and along the ramparts, offering a deep dive into local traditions and craftsmanship.
Showcasing craftspeople and designers
🎨 In the charming illuminated chalets, some thirty craftspeople and designers display their treasures:
- Handmade Christmas decorations
- Art and decorative objects
- Local produce
- Original gift ideas
Every stall is an invitation to discover the soul of Alsace and to leave with a unique souvenir.
Practical information
🕒 Admission
Entry is free, so young and old can enjoy this magical moment without restriction.
📍 Parking: a paying public car park is available less than 200 metres away.
📅 Type of event: seasonal themed market (Christmas)
🎅 Why visit the Eguisheim Christmas market?
Because it embodies the magic of Christmas in Alsace in all its richness, authenticity and conviviality. It is an enchanting setting, ideal for a magical break with family or friends, where you can share dreams, smiles and traditions.
Information taken from the official calendar of Alsace Christmas markets, checked on 23 October 2026. Opening times may change: please check the organiser’s website before you travel.
Enzo
Hi, I'm Enzo! I'm the guy who loves lacing up his hiking boots to explore the rugged trails of the Vosges. Passionate about nature and photography, I take you along through articles that capture the scent of fir forests and the charm of mountain lakes. I live for those moments when the sun rises over the Haut-Koenigsbourg or when I stumble upon an authentic inn along the way. My goal? To inspire you to get out, breathe in the fresh Alsatian air, and always have a great spot for a tarte flambée to share at the end of the day.