The most beautiful Christmas markets 2025 in Alsace
Each winter, Alsace turns into a real decor of fairy tale.
In 2025, the region's Christmas markets promised to enhance traditions again in order to make you live a magical experience.
Discover our selection of the essential markets to visit to live the magic of Christmas in Alsace.
From November 26 to December 24, 2025, Strasbourg welcomed a new edition of its famous Christmas market, Christkindelsmärik, one of the oldest in Europe.
The atmosphere is magical especially at dusk when all the alleys in the city center are adorned with a thousand lights.
Thanks to his 300 chalets spread over several places in the city center, he offers local crafts, spectacular illuminations, a large tree and advent concerts.
🚗 1:10 a.m. from the hotel.
📅 Dates: Wednesday November 26 to Wednesday December 24, 2025
⌚ Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
In Colmar, six Christmas markets come to life from November 24 to December 29, 2025 in a magical medieval setting.
The city's illuminations highlight the half -timbered facades and the channels and offer visitors an atmosphere worthy of a fairy story.
Do not miss the children's market, a real paradise for families.
🚗 just 12 minutes from the hotel.
📅 Dates: Monday November 24 to Monday December 29, 2025
⌚ Hours: Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Friday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
From November 28 to December 21, 2025, the Kaysersberg market seduced by its authenticity.
Here, the exhibitors favor handmade products such as wooden toys, artisanal decorations and Alsatian delicacies.
The village, nestled in the heart of the vineyard, reveals all its charm at Christmas.
🚗 A only 20 minutes from the hotel.
📅 Dates: From Friday November 28 to Sunday December 21, 2025, only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
⌚ Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The reputation of this picturesque village is well established! As soon as the nightfall, the magic operates around the large tree in Place Fernand Zeyer and the sparkling streets.
It is a fairy tale atmosphere that awaits you in this architectural gem.
Warm up with a good glass of mulled wine with spices or a cinnamon apple juice.
🚗 21 minutes from the hotel
📅 Dates: From Friday November 28 in the evening to Sunday December 21, 2025
⌚ Hours: Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Classified among the most beautiful villages in France, the City of Ménétriers guarantees you a total change of scenery thanks to its unique atmosphere at Christmas.
It is the essential village to explore with the family for its medieval atmosphere.
Here, do not be surprised to feel the smells of wild boar that runs on the stalls or to meet dancers and acrobats against a background of medieval music.
Many shows are also organized for the whole family such as treasure hunts or concerts.
🚗 26 minutes from the hotel.
📅 Dates: Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December 2025 and Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December 2025
⌚ Hours: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Christmas market period is particularly popular in Alsace, it is better to book your stay now.
The La Palette hotel is an excellent starting point to discover the Alsatian Christmas markets during the Advent period.
From Wettolsheim, you can easily reach Colmar and Strasbourg, two essential markets in Alsace, but also the small traditional markets a little less frequented.
Discover our 16 modern and comfortable rooms, surrounded by a park.
As a family, book your 36 m2 suite with lounge and a breathtaking view of the Hohlandsburg castle.
You will have access in less than 30 minutes to the most beautiful Alsatian Christmas markets, while being quiet.
For your meals, the ‘Maître Restaurateur’ restaurant La Palette invites you to discover creative, Slow Food cuisine featuring local, seasonal produce.
In 2025, the region's Christmas markets promised to enhance traditions again in order to make you live a magical experience.
Discover our selection of the essential markets to visit to live the magic of Christmas in Alsace.
1.Strasbourg: the Christmas capital
From November 26 to December 24, 2025, Strasbourg welcomed a new edition of its famous Christmas market, Christkindelsmärik, one of the oldest in Europe.
The atmosphere is magical especially at dusk when all the alleys in the city center are adorned with a thousand lights.
Thanks to his 300 chalets spread over several places in the city center, he offers local crafts, spectacular illuminations, a large tree and advent concerts.
Practical information
🚗 1:10 a.m. from the hotel.
📅 Dates: Wednesday November 26 to Wednesday December 24, 2025
⌚ Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
2.Colmar and its magical market in the heart of the old town
In Colmar, six Christmas markets come to life from November 24 to December 29, 2025 in a magical medieval setting.
The city's illuminations highlight the half -timbered facades and the channels and offer visitors an atmosphere worthy of a fairy story.
Do not miss the children's market, a real paradise for families.
Practical information
🚗 just 12 minutes from the hotel.
📅 Dates: Monday November 24 to Monday December 29, 2025
⌚ Hours: Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Friday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
3.Kaysersberg and its traditional market
From November 28 to December 21, 2025, the Kaysersberg market seduced by its authenticity.
Here, the exhibitors favor handmade products such as wooden toys, artisanal decorations and Alsatian delicacies.
The village, nestled in the heart of the vineyard, reveals all its charm at Christmas.
Practical information
🚗 A only 20 minutes from the hotel.
📅 Dates: From Friday November 28 to Sunday December 21, 2025, only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
⌚ Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
4.Riquewihr: the pearl of the Alsatian vineyard
The reputation of this picturesque village is well established! As soon as the nightfall, the magic operates around the large tree in Place Fernand Zeyer and the sparkling streets.
It is a fairy tale atmosphere that awaits you in this architectural gem.
Warm up with a good glass of mulled wine with spices or a cinnamon apple juice.
Practical information
🚗 21 minutes from the hotel
📅 Dates: From Friday November 28 in the evening to Sunday December 21, 2025
⌚ Hours: Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. - Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
5.The medieval Ribeauvillé market
Classified among the most beautiful villages in France, the City of Ménétriers guarantees you a total change of scenery thanks to its unique atmosphere at Christmas.
It is the essential village to explore with the family for its medieval atmosphere.
Here, do not be surprised to feel the smells of wild boar that runs on the stalls or to meet dancers and acrobats against a background of medieval music.
Many shows are also organized for the whole family such as treasure hunts or concerts.
Practical information
🚗 26 minutes from the hotel.
📅 Dates: Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December 2025 and Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 December 2025
⌚ Hours: Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Book your hotel near Colmar now
The Christmas market period is particularly popular in Alsace, it is better to book your stay now.
The La Palette hotel is an excellent starting point to discover the Alsatian Christmas markets during the Advent period.
From Wettolsheim, you can easily reach Colmar and Strasbourg, two essential markets in Alsace, but also the small traditional markets a little less frequented.
Discover our 16 modern and comfortable rooms, surrounded by a park.
As a family, book your 36 m2 suite with lounge and a breathtaking view of the Hohlandsburg castle.
You will have access in less than 30 minutes to the most beautiful Alsatian Christmas markets, while being quiet.
For your meals, the ‘Maître Restaurateur’ restaurant La Palette invites you to discover creative, Slow Food cuisine featuring local, seasonal produce.
