Last updated: December 01, 2024
Planning your stay in Colmar during the holidays? Our guide presents all the essential information about the end-of-year festivities in the capital of Alsatian wines, with all the practical details to fully enjoy your visit.
The Place de l'Ancienne Douane hosts the traditional market, while Place des Dominicains comes alive with artisan chalets. Along Little Venice, the illuminations reflect in the canals, creating a festive atmosphere. The Places des Six Montagnes Noires and Marché aux Fruits offer Alsatian gastronomic specialties, while Place Jeanne d'Arc showcases local products.
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Six markets in the old town.
The Colmar Christmas Market features six markets in the old town, offering gourmet specialties, local arts and crafts, and attractions for children.
Where: Colmar | More Info: Colmar Christmas Market
Christmas-themed attractions
The Montagnes Russes de Noël at Place Rapp offer a unique experience with specific attractions and animations for the Christmas season, creating a festive and lively environment.
Where: Colmar | More Info: Christmas Roller Coaster - Place Rapp
Over 300 stalls spread across various city squares.
The Strasbourg Christmas Market is a must-attend event taking place from November 27 to December 27, 2024. Visitors can explore over 300 stalls spread across various city squares, offering local products, artisans, and many gift ideas.
Where: Strasbourg | More Info: Strasbourg Christmas Market
115,000 light illuminations and artisanal Christmas market.
The Montbéliard Christmas Market is a must-attend event taking place from November 23 to December 24, 2024. The city transforms into a true light city with spectacular illuminations and an authentic Christmas market offering traditional products.
Where: Montbéliard | More Info: Montbéliard Christmas Market
Outdoor skating in a picturesque setting.
The Colmar Christmas Ice Rink, located at Place Rapp, offers a unique outdoor skating experience within a picturesque setting. Visitors can enjoy various highlights, such as a visit from Santa Claus and a snowstorm, in an enchanting environment for all ages.
Where: Colmar | More Info: Christmas Ice Rink - Place Rapp
The largest merry-go-round installed in France.
The Carousel de Noël at Place Rapp is a unique merry-go-round, installed in France, offering an experience of traveling through the past. Located in the heart of the Champ de Mars, it protects its clientele at all times, summer and winter, for the greatest joy of both children and adults.
Where: Colmar | More Info: Christmas Carousel - Place Rapp
Discover Alsace wines in Christmas-decorated caves.
The Cave de Noël visits offer a unique experience where you can discover the secrets of Alsace wines in festive and lively environments.
Where: Colmar | More Info: Christmas Wine Cellars Visit
Mechanical nativity inspired by Strasbourg's astronomical clock.
The Christmas mechanical nativity scene at Église Sainte-Marie is a unique artwork presented each year during the Christmas season. It features thirty sculptures of figures carved from tilleul wood, inspired by the astronomical clock of Strasbourg Cathedral. This mechanical nativity was commissioned in 1935 by Abbé Oberlechner and restored in 1993 by passionate volunteers.
Where: Colmar | More Info: Mechanical Christmas Crib - Sainte-Marie Church
A treasure hunt that takes place in Colmar's historic alleys.
Welcome to Colmar for a romantic and gourmet treasure hunt At each step, think about noting your index in the crossword puzzle. It will fill up as you go and serve as your treasure. The treasure hunt brochure is only available in French.
Where: Colmar | More Info: Christmas Treasure Hunt