Strasbourg, Alsace · November 27 to December 24, 2026
Strasbourg Christmas Market
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Strasbourg Christmas Market
When is Strasbourg Christmas Market 2026?
Strasbourg Christmas Market 2026 is expected to run November 27 to December 24, 2026. The dates follow the usual pattern and are not announced yet.
2026November 27 to December 24, 2026Expected
2027November 26 to December 24, 2027Expected
How the dates are set: The city sets the dates each year; the markets usually open in late November and end on Christmas Eve, sometimes extended to December 26.
Strasbourg Christmas Market schedule
- Usual season: The markets usually open in late November and end on Christmas Eve, sometimes extended until December 26 depending on the year.
- Place Broglie: The Christkindelsmarik is the city's oldest and most historic market, with artisanal crafts, traditional ornaments and Alsatian food.
- Place Kleber: The Grand Sapin, a Christmas tree over 30 meters high, stands here, surrounded by the Village of Sharing run by local charities.
- Place Grimmeisen: The OFF Market focuses on sustainability and the social economy, with shipping containers and transparent igloos.
Sources: mademoiselle-voyage.fr, thewomtravel.com
Getting to Strasbourg Christmas Market
- By train, the TGV arrives directly in the city center.
- By plane, land at Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport, then take a very quick shuttle to the city center.
- Strasbourg has well-organized Park and Ride (P+R) lots. Park on the outskirts, take the tram, and you reach the city center in a few minutes.
Source: mademoiselle-voyage.fr
Where to stay in Strasbourg
- Strasbourg hotels fill up fast during the Christmas market season, so book early.
Source: festmore.com
History of Strasbourg Christmas Market
Strasbourg's is the oldest Christmas market in France, documented since 1570. It is known as the Christkindelsmarik, or Market of the Infant Jesus, and the city is called the Capital of Christmas.
Source: festmore.com
Strasbourg Christmas Market: questions people ask
When does the Strasbourg Christmas Market start and end?
The markets usually open in late November and end on Christmas Eve, sometimes extended until December 26 depending on the year.
How do I get to the Strasbourg Christmas Market?
The TGV arrives directly in the city center, and Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport has a very quick shuttle to the center. Park and Ride lots with a tram also reach the center in a few minutes.
What is the oldest Christmas market in Strasbourg?
The Christkindelsmarik on Place Broglie is the city's oldest and most historic market. Strasbourg's Christmas market is documented since 1570.
When is the best time to visit the Strasbourg Christmas Market?
Visit before December 15th. The city becomes extremely crowded in the final week.
Where is the big Christmas tree in Strasbourg?
The Grand Sapin stands on Place Kleber and is over 30 meters high.
What should I eat at the Strasbourg Christmas Market?
Try choucroute, a dish of fermented cabbage, potatoes and sausages, and Mannele, soft brioche figures shaped like little men. Mulled wine, bredele cookies and tarte flambee are also common.
Sources: mademoiselle-voyage.fr, thewomtravel.com, festmore.com
About Strasbourg Christmas Market
France's oldest Christmas market, documented since 1570, spread across the old town's squares around the cathedral.
Strasbourg calls itself the Capital of Christmas. The markets weave across the Grande Ile, from the Christkindelsmarik on Place Broglie to the Grand Sapin on Place Kleber, a tree over 30 meters high. Expect mulled wine, bredele cookies and choucroute. The catch is the crowd: the final week before Christmas is extremely busy and hotels fill early.
Know before you go
- Visit before December 15th, because the city gets extremely crowded in the final week.
- Park on the edge of town at a Park and Ride lot and take the tram to the center.
- Strasbourg-Entzheim Airport (SXB) is the closest, with a quick shuttle to the city center.
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