Christmas Market
An enchanted interlude in Strasbourg: from 24 November, let's share in the magic of Christmas!
From the 1st weekend of Advent, Alsatian traditions are back to warm hearts.
In the heart of the Christmas capital, Strasbourg, you're invited to stroll through its illuminated streets, discover its various little wooden chalets, taste the traditional mulled wine and savour some bredeles or gingerbread. The magic is awakened in this enchanting setting, to everyone's delight.
Dates and times: From 24 November to 24 December 2023.
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Places not to be missed :
- Not-to-be-missed illuminations, shows, workshops, readings, etc.
- The historic Christkindelsmärik, Place Broglie
- The façade of the Hôtel de Ville, illuminated and decorated in the colours of Christmas.
- The must-see, Place Kléber
- The Grand sapin, its many chalets and its Village du Partage.
- The Alsatian delicacies market, on the terrace of the Palais Rohan
- Discover the traditional bredele, mannele, gingerbread, etc.
- The OFF Market, responsible and committed, Place Grimmeissen
- The Advent Village and the After Village, squares Louise Weiss and Suzanne Lacore
At the heart of the city, the 30-metre-high Christmas tree is the unmissable symbol of Strasbourg as Christmas Capital, bringing back the traditions of yesteryear.
Did you know that? In the 16th century, Christmas trees were traditionally decorated with red apples. Considered to be the first decorations to be hung on the tree, they were later replaced by glass Christmas baubles. The story goes that it was in 1858, following a severe drought that deprived eastern France of the fruit, that a glassmaker in Moselle came up with the idea of making glass baubles.
The Origami lifestyle hotel is the ideal place to visit the Christmas market, just a few minutes from the city centre.
