Christmas Market in Haguenau

The chalets of the Haguenau Christmas market welcome you every day for five weeks, in the heart of an authentic town 20 minutes from Strasbourg.

✨ From Friday 20 November to Wednesday 30 December 2026 (except 25 December)
📍 Town centre, 67500 Haguenau
📞 03 88 06 59 99

Immerse yourself in the magic of the festive season at the 2026 Christmas market in Haguenau, an event that promises to delight all the senses. Located about twenty minutes from Strasbourg, the town of Barbarossa becomes a true fairy-tale landscape, with 70 chalets spread across several squares in town, offering local and handmade products. Far from the crowds of the big cities, Haguenau offers an authentic and welcoming atmosphere, ideal for celebrating the festive season with the family. With all kinds of entertainment, captivating scents and gourmet discoveries, this market brings a touch of conviviality and tradition to the festive season.

From 20 November 2026, the town turns into a true winter paradise. Haguenau is the only Christmas market in northern Alsace open every day for five weeks: locals and visitors can enjoy entertainment, exhibitions and festive moments while savouring local specialities.

The 2026 Christmas market at a glance

• Dates: from Friday 20 November to Wednesday 30 December 2026, every day except Friday 25 December
• Opening hours: Mondays 14:00–19:00; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays 10:00–19:00; Fridays and Saturdays 10:00–20:00 (special opening hours below)
• Location: town centre (pedestrian zone and several squares), 67500 Haguenau
• Prices: free access
• Organiser / contact: Maison des Associations de Haguenau / Tourist Office – 03 88 06 59 99
• Official website: www.noelahaguenau.fr

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2026 dates and opening hours

The Christmas market chalets are open every day from Friday 20 November to Wednesday 30 December 2026, except Friday 25 December:

• Mondays: 14:00 to 19:00
• Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays: 10:00 to 19:00
• Fridays and Saturdays: 10:00 to 20:00
• Special opening hours: Friday 20 November 16:00 to 20:00, Thursday 24 December 10:00 to 16:00, Saturday 26 December 14:00 to 20:00
• Closed on Friday 25 December

This market is a popular destination for anyone looking for the authenticity and typical charm of Alsatian Christmas markets.

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The festivities begin on 20 November

On Friday 20 November 2026, head to the town centre from 17:00 for the entertainment, then at 18:00 for the official launch of the Christmas festivities: the town’s lights are switched on and the chalets officially open, followed by street performances by several companies for young and old (free access).

Entertainment and festivities

The Haguenau Christmas market is not only a place to find handmade gifts or culinary delights; it is also the stage for a wide variety of entertainment. For five weeks, activities, exhibitions, concerts, storytelling and encounters with legendary characters set the pace of the season. Children will love the 1900 carousel on Place de la République, which carries them on wooden animals: horses, donkeys, lions and even a stork.

Chalets and local products

The Christmas market chalets are carefully decorated and offer a wide range of products: local and handmade goods, Christmas decorations, gift ideas and seasonal treats. Visitors can enjoy gingerbread, a good mulled wine or a dampfnudel (steamed sweet bun), a speciality of northern Alsace that locals are particularly fond of.

La Halle des Créateurs (the makers’ hall)

On Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November 2026, from 10:00, 75 artisans gather at the Halle aux Houblons (Grand’rue) to exhibit and sell paintings, sculptures, pottery, embroidery, Christmas decorations, jewellery, Alsatian kelsch (traditional linen) and lamps. The Café des Créateurs, run by the Scouts et Guides de France, is the place to share a hot drink. Free access – 03 88 73 30 41.

Christmas market at the EHPAD Barberousse

On Saturday 28 November 2026, from 13:00, the EHPAD Barberousse care home of the Haguenau hospital (1 rue du Château) holds its Christmas market in its veranda: Christmas decorations, bredele, mulled wine, hot chocolate and cakes. Free access.

Atmosphere and decorations

The streets of the pedestrian zone are transformed into a fairy-tale setting. The town centre is adorned with a thousand colours and the lights create a magical backdrop for walkers, inviting everyone to enjoy the simple pleasures of the season.

The 2026 Christmas market in Haguenau in a nutshell

The 2026 Christmas market in Haguenau is shaping up to be an unmissable event for lovers of festive traditions. From 20 November to 30 December, it brings together families, friends and Christmas enthusiasts around a rich and varied range of activities. Whether to admire the decorations, taste regional specialities or find original gifts, visitors will find just what they are looking for.

The chalets adorned with sparkling decorations, the Christmas music and the aroma of the food create a unique atmosphere. Strolling along the aisles, it is easy to get carried away by the magic of Advent: a perfect opportunity to come together around values such as solidarity and sharing.

The Haguenau Christmas market is also a fine showcase for local artisans and traders, who demonstrate their skills through authentic products. The Tourist Office is on hand to recommend accommodation, a restaurant or an activity, to make your stay a lovely Alsatian festive season.

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

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