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
While perhaps not as elaborate as some of the other Christmas markets in the Alsace, Sélestat Christmas Market has the unique distinction of being where you can find the world’s first written mention of the almighty Christmas Tree. … which (for history nerds like us) makes it pretty cool. These days, Christmas festivities in Sélestat … 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
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
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
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
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
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
Kingersheim Christmas Market is a little-known gem in Alsace known for its unique eco-friendly, upcycling theme. It’s one of the few Christmas markets we’ve come across dedicated solely to a green theme, and while it’s far from a traditional Xmas market, it was one of our favourites we visited during our Alsace Christmas road trip! … Read more