As in a fairy tale and elves you will feel at Christmas if you decide to live it in Alsace. Get ready to enjoy the Christmas markets, their traditions such as mulled wine.
It has some of the oldest markets in Europe in Strasbourg. The traditions are so ingrained that they have their own Christmas characters such as Saint Nicholas, Hans Trapp and Chriskindel. There are two essential places to visit in Alsace at Christmas, one of them is Strasbourg and the other Colmar. You cannot miss them!
Advent is celebrated from the last week of November until December 24.
Northeast Alsace – Strasbourg
The epicenter of Christmas in Alsace is in Strasbourg, which has become the Capital of Christmas.
With its 11 Christmas markets scattered around the city, you will enjoy all the artisan Christmas products that will surprise you. The Christkindelsmärik market, on Place Broglie, is the largest and oldest in the city, but you should not miss out on other very important markets, such as the one located in the Strasbourg Cathedral square.
Strasbourg is worth visiting at any time of the year. Its canals, its European district and that of the “Petite France” soak you in its medieval architecture with a charm so special that it will intoxicate you.
Upper Rhine – Colmar
Christmas in Colmar is quite an event. Everything is a delight to behold. Half-timbered houses that take on a Christmas color that makes them even more beautiful.
And as for the Christmas markets, they are spread throughout the city. The Church’s Christmas market, located on the Place des Dominicains or the one specifically for the little ones, such as the one found in the Petite Venice neighborhood.
Another Christmas market specializing in local products and recreating a typically Alsatian village is the Christmas market in Place Jeanne d’Arc.
And if what you want is antiques and crafts, in the medieval palace Koifhus you will enjoy like a child.
Soak up this Christmas magic and if you decide to explore its canals, don’t stop doing it by taking a walk with Papa Nöel.
