The most beautiful Christmas markets 2024 in Alsace
Nestling among the vineyards, our hotel is an excellent base for visiting the most beautiful Christmas markets in Alsace during the end-of-year period.
From Wettolsheim, you can easily reach Colmar and Strasbourg, two of Alsace's must-see markets, as well as the smaller, less-frequented traditional markets.
You'll be dazzled by the charm of some of Alsace's villages, which are entirely decorated and illuminated during the Advent period.
This Christmas, check into our hotel La Palette, 5 km south-west of Colmar.
Discover our 16 modern and comfortable rooms, surrounded by a park.
As a family, book your 36 m2 suite with a lounge and a breathtaking view of the Hohlandsbourg castle.
In less than 30 minutes, you'll have access to Alsace's finest Christmas markets, all in a peaceful setting.
For your meals, a delicatessen shop offers daily menus prepared on site from Monday to Saturday.
Just 10 minutes from the hotel, the Colmar Christmas market attracts large numbers of visitors every year thanks to its fairytale atmosphere.
Wooden chalets are set up all over the historic city centre, where you can sample Alsatian specialities accompanied by a glass of mulled wine, or find decorations for your Christmas tree.
If you're travelling with the family, don't miss the children's Christmas market in Little Venice.
📅 Dates: from 26 November to 29 December 2024
⌚ Opening times: Monday to Thursday, 11am to 7pm - Friday to Sunday, 10am to 8pm, 24 December, 11am to 5pm, 25 and 26 December, 11am to 7pm
In the heart of the vineyards, Kaysersberg offers an authentic Alsatian Christmas market during the Advent weekends.
Stroll along the narrow cobbled streets and admire the facades of one of France's most beautiful villages.
Around thirty chalets are set up at the foot of the castle ruins, where the smell of gourmet specialities will tantalise your taste buds.
You'll also be spoilt for choice when it comes to Christmas gifts, thanks to local crafts.
🚗 Just 20 minutes from the hotel.
📅 Dates: from Friday 29 to Sunday 1 December 2024 - from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 December - from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 December - from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 December.
⌚ Times: 10 am to 8 pm
The reputation of this picturesque village is well established! As soon as night falls, the magic happens around the big Christmas tree in Place Fernand Zeyer and the glittering streets.
A fairytale atmosphere awaits you in this architectural gem.
Warm up with a glass of mulled wine with spices or apple juice with cinnamon.
🚗 22 minutes from the hotel
📅 Dates: from the evening of Friday 29 November to 22 December
⌚ Opening times: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6.30 pm - Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am to 7.30 pm
Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, the city of the minstrels guarantees a complete change of scenery thanks to its unique atmosphere at Christmas.
It's a must-see village to explore with your family for its medieval atmosphere.
Here, don't be surprised if you catch a whiff of spit-roasted wild boar wafting around the stalls, or meet dancers and acrobats set to medieval music.
There are also plenty of family-friendly events, including treasure hunts and concerts.
🚗 Less than 30 minutes from the hotel.
📅 Dates: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December 2024 and Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December 2024.
⌚ Times: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Book your stay in Alsace now!
From Wettolsheim, you can easily reach Colmar and Strasbourg, two of Alsace's must-see markets, as well as the smaller, less-frequented traditional markets.
You'll be dazzled by the charm of some of Alsace's villages, which are entirely decorated and illuminated during the Advent period.
Discover La Palette in Wettolsheim, close to the Christmas markets
This Christmas, check into our hotel La Palette, 5 km south-west of Colmar.
Discover our 16 modern and comfortable rooms, surrounded by a park.
As a family, book your 36 m2 suite with a lounge and a breathtaking view of the Hohlandsbourg castle.
In less than 30 minutes, you'll have access to Alsace's finest Christmas markets, all in a peaceful setting.
For your meals, a delicatessen shop offers daily menus prepared on site from Monday to Saturday.
The most beautiful Christmas markets in Alsace in 2024
Colmar and its magical illuminations
Just 10 minutes from the hotel, the Colmar Christmas market attracts large numbers of visitors every year thanks to its fairytale atmosphere.
Wooden chalets are set up all over the historic city centre, where you can sample Alsatian specialities accompanied by a glass of mulled wine, or find decorations for your Christmas tree.
If you're travelling with the family, don't miss the children's Christmas market in Little Venice.
Practical information
📅 Dates: from 26 November to 29 December 2024
⌚ Opening times: Monday to Thursday, 11am to 7pm - Friday to Sunday, 10am to 8pm, 24 December, 11am to 5pm, 25 and 26 December, 11am to 7pm
The traditional market in Kaysersberg
In the heart of the vineyards, Kaysersberg offers an authentic Alsatian Christmas market during the Advent weekends.
Stroll along the narrow cobbled streets and admire the facades of one of France's most beautiful villages.
Around thirty chalets are set up at the foot of the castle ruins, where the smell of gourmet specialities will tantalise your taste buds.
You'll also be spoilt for choice when it comes to Christmas gifts, thanks to local crafts.
Practical information
🚗 Just 20 minutes from the hotel.
📅 Dates: from Friday 29 to Sunday 1 December 2024 - from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 December - from Friday 13 to Sunday 15 December - from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 December.
⌚ Times: 10 am to 8 pm
Riquewihr: the pearl of the Alsace vineyards
The reputation of this picturesque village is well established! As soon as night falls, the magic happens around the big Christmas tree in Place Fernand Zeyer and the glittering streets.
A fairytale atmosphere awaits you in this architectural gem.
Warm up with a glass of mulled wine with spices or apple juice with cinnamon.
Practical information
🚗 22 minutes from the hotel
📅 Dates: from the evening of Friday 29 November to 22 December
⌚ Opening times: Monday to Friday, 10 am to 6.30 pm - Saturdays and Sundays, 10 am to 7.30 pm
The Ribeauvillé medieval market
Listed as one of the most beautiful villages in France, the city of the minstrels guarantees a complete change of scenery thanks to its unique atmosphere at Christmas.
It's a must-see village to explore with your family for its medieval atmosphere.
Here, don't be surprised if you catch a whiff of spit-roasted wild boar wafting around the stalls, or meet dancers and acrobats set to medieval music.
There are also plenty of family-friendly events, including treasure hunts and concerts.
Practical information
🚗 Less than 30 minutes from the hotel.
📅 Dates: Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 December 2024 and Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 December 2024.
⌚ Times: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Book your stay in Alsace now!
