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Last updated: December 01, 2024


Plan your festive stay in Strasbourg with our complete Christmas festivities guide. We have gathered all the essential events and activities to help you fully enjoy this enchanted period in the Alsatian capital.

Place Kléber hosts the Great Christmas Tree, the central point of celebrations, while Cathedral Square houses the traditional Christmas market. The picturesque streets of the Petite France district shine with traditional decorations, and Place Broglie offers its local artisan chalets. The market extends to Place Gutenberg, where Alsatian gastronomic specialties delight visitors.

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Strasbourg Holiday Light Displays


What to Expect:

A giant tree decorated with eco-friendly elements.

Description:

The Grand Sapin on Place Kléber is an iconic symbol of Strasbourg Capital of Christmas. It is decorated annually with pearl garlands, luminescent candles, red balls, and osier stars. The decoration elements symbolize the warmth of home at Christmas and the magic of the city.

Where: Strasbourg | More Info: Great Christmas Tree at Place Kléber

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Strasbourg Holiday Markets and Shopping


What to Expect:

A traditional Christmas market with wooden stalls and lighting.

Description:

The Christmas Market at Place Kléber is a festive event in Strasbourg, offering a festive experience with over 300 wooden stalls, various animations, and spectacular lighting.

Where: Strasbourg | More Info: Place Kléber Christmas Market

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The oldest Christmas market in Alsace.

Description:

The Christmas Market at Place Broglie is a traditional event dating back to 1570. It features a row of stalls offering Alsatian specialties, Christmas decorations, and artisanal items.

Where: Strasbourg | More Info: Place Broglie Christmas Market

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Creative workshops and convivial shows in a magical setting.

Description:

The Advent Village is a convivial and warm space created in the spirit of Christmas and the Advent period. The squares Louise Weiss and Suzanne Lacore are decorated and arranged with welcome and workshop huts, show areas, braziers, and a fir tree forest.

Where: Strasbourg | More Info: Advent Village

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A Christmas market offering ethical and responsible products.

Description:

The Marché OFF at Place Grimmeisen is a unique place where one can discover ethical and responsible products, participate in thematic animations, and meet local actors of the Social and Solidarity Economy.

Where: Strasbourg | More Info: OFF Market at Place Grimmeisen

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1000 Lumières Valley illuminations and medieval market in Pforzheim.

Description:

The Village de l'Après is a festive event that extends beyond Strasbourg, encompassing the entire region up to the Rhine. It offers a variety of festive activities and charming Christmas markets, extending the celebrations through January.

Where: Strasbourg | More Info: After Christmas Village

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What to Expect:

Cooking workshops for children

Description:

The Marché des Délices d'Alsace is an ideal place to enjoy and make the famous bredele with the family. Visit the Marché-aux-Poissons square to rediscover Alsatian cuisine.

Where: Strasbourg | More Info: Delights of Alsace Market

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Strasbourg Holiday Shows and Entertainment


What to Expect:

Historic 18-meter-long crèche

Description:

The crèche of Notre-Dame Cathedral, located in the Cathedral, is a grandiose work that presents the story from the Annunciation to the Presentation at the Temple. Dating back to 1907, it illuminates the central liturgical time of Advent.

Where: Strasbourg | More Info: Nativity Scene at the Cathedral

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Lectures and guided tours on the history and architecture of the cathedral.

Description:

The Friends of Strasbourg Cathedral offer a series of lectures and guided tours to explore the history and architecture of Strasbourg Cathedral. These events are led by experts and provide a unique opportunity to delve into the city's cultural heritage.

Where: Strasbourg | More Info: Cathedral Tower Visit

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A wide range of children's shows in various venues across Strasbourg.

Description:

The concerts and children's shows in Strasbourg offer a variety of programs, ranging from music and theater to puppetry and circus, to entertain young audiences in various venues across the city.

Where: Strasbourg | More Info: Concerts and Shows for Children

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Strasbourg Other Holiday Activities


What to Expect:

Night watchman illuminated walk.

Description:

Discover the night watchman's walk, a unique experience where you can explore the city streets under the light of lanterns and learn local stories and legends.

Where: Strasbourg | More Info: Walk with a Night Watchman

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