Christmas Traditions at the Alsace Ecomuseum
Visitors discover traditional Alsatian holiday customs through guided tours, storytelling, and an Advent calendar opening. Activities include clay Christmas decoration workshops, seasonal tastings at the Maison des Goûts et des Couleurs, and an exhibition of vintage Christmas decorations. Guests can also experience school life during the holidays, visit the Grenier aux Souvenirs, feed the village pigs, and take tractor rides.
What to Expect
Experience authentic Alsatian Christmas traditions and festive village activities.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Association de l’Écomusée d’Alsace
Food & Drink
Enjoy Christmas flavors at the Maison des Goûts et des Couleurs, eat at La Taverne, buy snacks or tartes flambées at the bakery, or bring a picnic.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and visitors interested in alsatian traditions
Vibe
Traditional, warm and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
€€
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Adult: €16.50; online €15.50. Reduced adult: €14; online €13. Child ages 4–17: €11; online €10. Child up to age 3: free. Family pass: €50; online €49. Reduced adult rates are available to seniors over 65, students under 26, teachers with an education pass, unemployed visitors with a valid certificate, people with a disability card, and Jeun’Est members. A supporting document is required at ticketing. People accompanying wheelchair users enter free; visitors with a disability card receive the reduced rate. – Get tickets
- Hours: 10h à 18h; dernière admission à 17h. The Saint-Nicolas arrival and Three Wise Men arrival are each listed from 10h to 18h.
- Parking: Museum parking is free. The parking area has several free spaces for campervans, and visitors may stay overnight; it is a parking lot, not a service area. There are no electric vehicle charging stations yet.
- Accessibility: Museum pathways feature gravel that can make wheelchair and stroller access difficult; free wheelchairs are available to borrow at reception.
- Pets: Dogs are accepted free and must be kept on a leash. Dogs cannot accompany visitors on a boat ride or tractor ride for safety reasons. Dog drinking stations are available at the food-service points and Maison des Goûts et des Couleurs. Owners must pick up and dispose of their dogs’ waste; the museum does not provide waste bags. Assistance dogs are also accepted.
Tips & Advice
- Buy your day ticket online before you go, since online tickets cost less than at the gate and cover all the animations.
- Book a table at La Taverne in advance, as reservations are recommended, or bring a picnic because picnics are allowed on site.
- Drive using the museum's GPS coordinates rather than the address, because satnavs don't list the museum.
- Expect gravel lanes if you bring a stroller or wheelchair, and ask at the ticket desk to borrow a free wheelchair.
- Bring your own bags if your dog comes along, since the museum provides none, and remember dogs can't join tractor rides.
Special Events & Promotions
- Sunday 6 December: Saint-Nicolas arrives for a day of Christmas traditions
- Sunday 3 January: the Three Wise Men arrive for the last day of the festivities
- Tickets cost less when bought online
- Reduced adult rate for seniors over 65, students under 26, teachers, jobseekers, disability-card holders and Jeun'Est members, with proof
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do over Christmas?
Daily activities include opening the Advent calendar, Christmas flavours at the Maison des Goûts et des Couleurs and making clay Christmas decorations. There are guided tours on Alsatian Christmas traditions, pig feeding and school at Christmas time. You can also take tractor rides, visit the Grenier aux Souvenirs, hear tales and Christmas evening gatherings, and see an exhibition of old Christmas decorations.
Where can we eat?
La Taverne restaurant is on site, and booking is recommended. The museum bakery sells snacks and tarte flambée, and picnics are allowed.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes, dogs get in free on a leash. They can't go on boat or tractor rides for safety reasons. There are water stations at the food points and the Maison des Goûts et des Couleurs, but no waste bags are provided.
Is the museum wheelchair-friendly?
The lanes are gravel, which can make wheelchairs and strollers hard going at times. Free wheelchairs can be borrowed at reception for your visit. Companions of wheelchair users get in free, and assistance dogs are welcome.
How do I get there by train?
Take the train to Bollwiller station. From there, book a Soléa on-demand shuttle, walk about 30 minutes or cycle about 10 minutes.
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