Christmas Markets in Europe 
Every year, the Riquewihr Christmas Market delights thousands of visitors from across France and beyond with its fairytale atmosphere and impressive Christmas vendors. If you’re currently planning your own trip, or simply curious about what Riquewihr Christmas Market is like, then we’re here to help. Read on for an overview of Riquewihr Christmas Market, with … Read more
We’ve been to a lot of Christmas markets over the years, but one that has always stood out for us has been the beautiful Christmas market in Kaysersberg (translated into German as the emperor’s mountain). Committing itself to a theme of tradition and authenticity, it is widely considered to be among one of the best … Read more
In a sea of charming Christmas markets in Alsace, Turckheim Christmas Market manages to stand out from the pack thanks to its delightful elf theme, unique advent calendar and perfectly magical decor. We first visited this Christmas market in November 2019 and loved the adorably decorated chalets and distinctive selection of food and drink. Not … Read more
Ribeauvillé’s Christmas Market is well known for its unique Medieval theme, which turns the historic town into a Middle Ages wonderland for two weekends every advent season. We first visited Ribeauvillé in November 2019 and loved walking around the beautifully decorated streets which were full of festive flair. While the famous Medieval Christmas market was … Read more
The Pfastatt Elves’ Christmas Market may not be as well known as other Christmas markets in Alsace (like Strasbourg or Colmar for example), but if you’re looking for an adorable and low-key Christmas market experience in France, this is one you have to check out. Known in French as the Pfastatt, Marché de Noël des … Read more
While perhaps not as well known as the Christmas markets of Strasbourg and Colmar, the Mulhouse Christmas Market (pronounced mull-lose) is one of the most visited Xmas market destinations in the Alsace region of France. Famous for its annual Christmas fabric (a nod to the city’s history in the textile trade), this market is conveniently … Read more
Obernai Christmas Market may not be as well known internationally as its fellow Alsatian markets in Strasbourg or Colmar, but in our opinion, it’s one of the most underrated Christmas markets in the region… so much that we wrote an entire post here to sing its praises! We first visited this Christmas market in November … Read more
Guebwiller Christmas Market (also known as Blue Christmas) is a truly unique Xmas market event in Alsace that commits itself to a simple theme: blue. Yes, the color blue. From blue-lit Christmas trees to building facades covered in twinkly blue lights and projections, this Christmas market is like an enchanting Smurfy wonderland, all while maintaining … Read more
If you’re looking for a Christmas market experience that feels straight out of the pages of a storybook, Eguisheim Christmas Market has you covered. Widely considered to be one of the top inspirations for Belle’s village in Beauty and the Beast, Eguisheim is a picture-perfect wonderland full of winding cobblestoned streets, half-timbered houses in all … Read more
Colmar’s Christmas Markets are among the best known in the Alsace region, and perhaps one of the most photographed Christmas markets in all of Europe. The reason for that is simple of course – the Christmas markets in Colmar are absolutely stunning. Framed by fairytale half-timbered houses and richly decorated canals, Colmar’s six Christmas markets … Read more