Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas festivities in Haguenau, where Alsatian traditions meet winter celebrations. Our guide presents all the festive events that bring our city to life during this enchanted period.
The Place d'Armes, Haguenau's historic heart, hosts the traditional Christmas market with its wooden chalets and local artisans. Along the illuminated Grand'Rue, visitors discover Alsatian gastronomic specialties, while the Halle aux Houblons offers activities for children. The Haguenau forest, adorned with winter decorations, offers a fairy-tale walk just steps away from the city center.
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Haguenau Holiday Markets and Shopping
Haguenau Christmas Market
The Haguenau Christmas market is a unique event that invites you to experience a convivial and festive atmosphere. The decorated chalets, concerts, animations, and artisanal specialties create a warm and festive ambiance. You can stroll through the illuminated streets, discover local and artisanal products, and enjoy savory and sweet treats.
Schweighouse-sur-Moder Christmas Market
The Christmas Market in Schweighouse-sur-Moder is a festive event where visitors can discover local products and seasonal gifts.
Mommenheim Christmas Trail
The Mommenheim Christmas Trail offers a festive atmosphere along the cycling path between Mommenheim and Waltenheim-sur-Zorn. Discover unique artisanal treasures and enjoy the treats offered by local vendors.
Val-de-Moder Christmas Market
The Val-de-Moder Christmas Market offers two days of festivities, animations, and concerts. Visitors can discover the complete program starting in September 2024.
Cour de l'Oie Merchants' Christmas Market
The Marché de Noël des commerçants de la Cour de l'Oie in Haguenau is a unique event where local artisans and creators showcase their products in a friendly and convivial setting. The merchants of the Cour l'Oie organize 4 sessions of Christmas markets, inviting visitors to discover their preferred shops and meet local artisans.
Kaltenhouse Christmas Market
The Kaltenhouse Christmas Market offers a convivial atmosphere with local products, artisans, and festive activities.
Ritmo Christmas Shuttles
The Ritmo Christmas shuttle service provides free transportation for holiday shopping and the Haguenau Christmas Market. Three lines serve Haguenau, Schweighouse, and Bischwiller on Sundays in November and December.
Christmas at "The Artists' House"
The House of Artists opens its doors for a day of creativity and discovery, with ceramic workshops and a shop open.
Haguenau Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Concert of the vocalia ensemble
Ensemble Vocalia presents a classical music concert with talented singers, directed by Jocelyne Reinbolt and Martin Starck. The concert includes major pieces performed by experienced musicians.
Theatrical tours of the Baggage Museum
The Baggage Museum offers theatrical visits that immerse visitors in the history of luggage and travel. The objects presented are treasures from the Rolland collection, which have skillfully restored 200 trunks and bags from the 17th century to the mid-20th century.
Christmas Story - D'Scheen un s'Biest
The Alsatian theater St-Nicolas Haguenau presents its traditional Christmas tale, "D'Scheen un s'Biest," translated and adapted by Daniel Hoeltzel. The story tells of a prince transformed into a repulsive creature by a curse. A young girl must succeed in loving him before the last petal of the rose falls.
Show: Christmas light
This "Lumière de Noël" storytelling event transports you to a luminous and precious universe, inspired by traditional Alsatian beliefs and stories. The storyteller's voice blends with illuminations and Chinese shadows projected onto a parchment screen, accompanied by medieval instrument music.
Haguenau Other Holiday Activities
International sled dog race
The international sled dog race in Bischwiller features all land-based events, including adult and child canicross, 1-2 dog caniVTT, 1-2 dog trottinette, and 4-6-8 dog teams. A snack bar and small restaurant are available on site.
The Hall of Creators
The Halle des Créateurs is a unique exhibition where local creators showcase their works, offering an opportunity to discover new talents and support community initiatives.
Christmas Workshop: 2D Paper Christmas Ball
Children aged 8 and above can create and decorate their Advent house by paper cutting, learning the technique of the craft knife and tips to make their snowflake.
Workshop at the Daniel Stoffel chocolate factory: Choco'Bière
Discover the Choco'Bière workshop at Chocolat Daniel Stoffel, where you can enjoy fresh and delicious beer and chocolate pairings.
Adult Workshop - Creating Christmas Cards
This 3-hour workshop allows you to create unique Christmas cards using the gelli plate technique. With the help of Armande Forst, explore various tools and techniques to create personalized motifs.
Self-guided tour of the nurseries of the Saint-Augustin parish
The visit to the crèches of the Saint-Augustin parish offers a unique experience with a crèche restored since 1901, enhanced by new lighting and floral arrangements. A restored dromedary will be present, and the Orthodox community will also exhibit a restored crèche.