Christmas Market in Colmar

The 2026 Colmar Christmas markets: six markets in the heart of the old town, from the little chalets of the Place des Dominicains to the gourmet market in the Montagne Verte.

✨ From Monday 23 November to Tuesday 29 December 2026 (gourmet market until 3 January 2027)
📍 Historic centre of Colmar, 68000 Colmar
📞 03 89 20 68 92

The 2026 Christmas Market in Colmar immerses visitors in the fairy-tale atmosphere of the holidays. In the heart of this charming Alsatian town, passionate artisans showcase the best regional produce. At the gourmet market, with its 9 huts and its master restaurateur chefs, everyone will find a multitude of options to savour, from starters to desserts, from oysters to Alsatian specialities. Whether you eat on site or take away, it is the ideal opportunity to rediscover the culinary treasures of the region.

The 2026 Colmar Christmas Market brings visitors and residents together around the warm and festive spirit of the season. Get ready to be immersed in a fairy-tale world, where Alsatian traditions come to life through lively markets, twinkling illuminations and culinary delights. This article guides you through the dates, opening hours and places not to be missed.

2026 Christmas market at a glance

• Dates: every day from Monday 23 November to Tuesday 29 December 2026
• Opening hours: from 11:00 Monday to Thursday, from 10:00 Friday to Sunday for the five markets in the centre; from 11:00 every day for the gourmet market
• Location: Colmar (Place des Dominicains, Place de l’Ancienne Douane, Koïfhus, Place Jeanne d’Arc, Petite Venise, Montagne Verte)
• Prices: free (free admission)
• Organiser / contact: Office de tourisme de Colmar et sa région (tourist office), 03 89 20 68 92
• Official website: noel-colmar.com
• Gourmet market: extended until Sunday 3 January 2027

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2026 dates and opening hours

The Colmar Christmas markets are held every day from Monday 23 November to Tuesday 29 December 2026, including Christmas Day. The gourmet market in the Montagne Verte stays open longer, until Sunday 3 January 2027.

• Place des Dominicains, Place de l’Ancienne Douane and Place Jeanne d’Arc, Koïfhus and Petite Venise: from 11:00 Monday to Thursday and from 10:00 Friday to Sunday (Friday 25 December: from 10:00)
• Saturday 26 December: from 11:00 at the Koïfhus, Place Jeanne d’Arc and La Petite Venise (10:00 on the Place des Dominicains and Place de l’Ancienne Douane); Sunday 27 December: from 11:00 in La Petite Venise
• Gourmet market: every day from 11:00, from 23 November 2026 to 3 January 2027

The official calendar only gives the opening time; the closing time is not provided.

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The different markets

Colmar is famous for its six Christmas markets, each with its own character and speciality. Each market has its own atmosphere, inviting you to wander among the stalls while admiring the enchanting decorations:

• Place des Dominicains: some sixty little chalets at the foot of the Dominican church, whose 14^th-century stained-glass windows light up at nightfall; ideal for Christmas tree decorations. From 23 November to 29 December 2026.
• Place de l’Ancienne Douane: nearly fifty little chalets around the Schwendi fountain, facing the Koïfhus and its illuminated Renaissance staircase. From 23 November to 29 December 2026.
• At the Koïfhus (29 Grand’Rue): the indoor artisans’ market, with some twenty local makers (ceramicists, glassblowers, cabinetmakers, jewellers…) in the medieval building. From 23 November to 29 December 2026.
• Place Jeanne d’Arc: a recreated little Alsatian village, with its church and flock of sheep, dedicated to regional produce. From 23 November to 29 December 2026.
• Petite Venise (place des Six Montagnes Noires): the children’s Christmas market, with merry-go-rounds and Father Christmas’s giant letterbox. From 23 November to 29 December 2026.
• Gourmet market (Montagne Verte sports ground, rue de la Montagne Verte): 9 huts run by chefs and master restaurateurs, with plates to eat on site or take away. Every day from Monday 23 November 2026 to Sunday 3 January 2027, from 11:00.

Activities and entertainment

Food stalls showcase Alsatian specialities: you can taste bredele (Christmas biscuits), gingerbread and regional produce, not forgetting Alsace wines. At the gourmet market, chefs’ cook shows are scheduled on Wednesdays 25 November, 2, 9 and 16 December 2026 from 17:00, as well as on Thursday 3 December from 14:00 (oyster-opening competition, concours des écaillers). The full programme of events is available on the tourist office website.

Access and recommendations

Getting to the Colmar Christmas Market is easy, whether you come by car or by train. The town is well served, and free or paid car parks are available less than 200 m from the markets, with paid spaces for coaches. Remember to wear warm clothing, as evenings can be chilly, but that takes nothing away from the magic of the experience. Also plan to arrive early to avoid the crowds.

The Christmas Market in Colmar is much more than a simple display of handcrafted products; it is a convivial moment where tradition and modernity meet. The twinkling lights, the smells of hot chocolate and cinnamon, and the laughter of children create a warm atmosphere, perfect for reunions with family and friends. With its six markets, Colmar offers a variety of unique experiences, capturing the essence of joie de vivre during the festive season. Gathering your loved ones around a glass of mulled wine while admiring the illuminations and the magic that envelops the town is a moment not to be missed.

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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