Strasbourg Christmas market

Christmas markets in Alsace

Three days in Strasbourg and Colmar by train, ahead of the crowds

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The plan: Nov 27 – 293 days around Strasbourg Christmas market
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Start with pastries and the cathedral, then take the train to Colmar's canals and old market square. Finish with mulled wine by the Christmas tree in Strasbourg's Grande Île.

🏰 History🎄 Markets🛶 Canals🥨 Alsatian food⛪ Architecture

Day 1 is on us

3 days · 17 stops

What it's like in NovemberExpect highs near 9°C (49°F) and lows around 3°C (38°F), with about 14 rainy days. Pack a warm waterproof layer and comfortable shoes.

Day 1 · Fri, Nov 27 · Free

Opening markets and Petite France dusk

6 h 54 min

Pastries, cathedral, markets, then canals at dusk

10:00 AM · 45 min

Patisserie Christian Strasbourg

Pastry shop

Seasonal bredele and rich hot chocolate before the markets open

4.2(1,626)Google$$

6 min

10:51 AM · 50 min

Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Strasbourg

Church

Gothic spire views before the markets get busy

4.8(78,395)Googlefree

7 min

2:00 PM · 1 h 30 min

Place Broglie

Fri, Nov 27: markets open 14:00; arrive by 14:00 for calm

13 min

4:00 PM · 1 h

Place des Meuniers

Munster cheese and pain d'épices without Kléber crowds

5 min

5:05 PM · 45 min

Ponts Couverts

Twilight on the River Ill as fairy lights switch on

18 min

7:00 PM · 1 h 15 min

Binchstub Gayot

Restaurant

Wood-fired flammekueche with Alsatian wine and craft beer

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Day 1 in Google Maps

Map of Strasbourg & Colmar: 3 days of Markets and Canals: Day 1, Patisserie Christian Strasbourg, Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Strasbourg, Place Broglie, Place des Meuniers, Ponts Couverts, Binchstub Gayot

The rest of the plan

11 stops

Day 2 · Sat, Nov 28

Colmar old town and Little Venice

6 stops · Colmar Old Town, Little Venice

Day 3 · Sun, Nov 29

Cathedral, clock and last markets

5 stops · Grande Île

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Everything below Day 1, plus offline maps and free updates until Nov 27.

3-day Strasbourg and Colmar plan by train
Which markets when, and the quiet hours
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Good to know

Strasbourg's Christmas market runs Friday 27 November to Thursday 24 December 2026, open 11:00–21:00 daily.noel.strasbourg.eu · checked Oct 29, 2026
In Strasbourg, opening day (27 Nov) runs 14:00–21:00 and 24 Dec runs 11:00–18:00; no chalets open on 25 Dec.noel.strasbourg.eu · checked Oct 29, 2026
Colmar's Christmas markets run 23 November to 29 December 2026: Mon–Thu 11:00–19:00, Fri–Sun 10:00–20:00.noel-colmar.com · checked Oct 29, 2026
Colmar's markets stay open on Christmas Day, 25 December 2026, from 10:00 to 20:00.noel-colmar.com · checked Oct 29, 2026
The TER regional express between Strasbourg and Colmar takes about 30 minutes.tourisme-colmar.com · checked Oct 29, 2026
Strasbourg's park-and-ride lots cost €4.20 a day, including a return tram ticket for everyone in the car.noel.strasbourg.eu · checked Oct 29, 2026