Entête de page
The great Christmas tree
At the foot of the grand sapin - place kléber
Tradition and solidarity christmas market
Top tips spotted by locals
Come and enjoy a starrated soup prepared and served by top chefs from the region at the foot of the ‘Grand Sapin’! This event is organised by the Humanis solidarity association collective. You can consult the programme and points of sale at: soupeetoilee.humanis.org
Situated in the heart of the city, place Kléber 8 is an important meeting point and crossroads for the people of Strasbourg. All the key ingredients of Strasbourg Capital of Christmas can be found here: togetherness, enchantment, local craftsmanship, and a friendly atmosphere with a dedicated area to sit back, relax, and enjoy a tasty Alsatian dish.
The Village du Partage 9 can also be found at the foot of the Grand Sapin. Ninety charities take it in turns to promote the values of solidarity, fraternity, and humanism in the true spirit of Christmas. Here you can make responsible purchases, donate to charity collections, and take part in community events, which are described in more detail on pages 18 and 19.
Or why not head to the Aubette 10 where you can pick up precious souvenirs from centuries past, secondhand items, and hand-crafted gifts? From 27 November to 8 December, Le Noël des Brocanteurs takes place. From 13 December to 22 December, OZ, le Noël des métiers d’art, takes place. These are perfect opportunities to (re)discover unique local artistry.
The great Christmas tree
Standing majestically at the heart of the square, the Grand Sapin is a key symbol of Strasbourg Capital of Christmas. Every year, the public follows its journey with bated breath from the forests of the Vosges to the centre of Strasbourg! At the foot of the tree a magical décor awaits you where you can live out your winter wonderland fantasies or simply take a pretty photo.
This year, the ‘Grand Sapin’ is decked out in the colours of Strasbourg, UNESCO World Book Capital 2024, to discover traditional Christmas stories, tales and legends, while paying tribute to the art of origami and the penknife. Book pages fly away from a giant book opened and placed at its foot, releasing magic alongside white paper flowers, symbols of the fertility of the spirit and the richness of stories.
As in previous years, the tree and decorations have been chosen with ecoresponsibility in mind, using recyclable materials. The Grand Sapin is sourced from a sustainably managed forest. The Office National des Forêts works tirelessly to maintain the vitality of forests and strengthen their ability to adapt to climate change.
In addition, several social and solidarity economy associations or passionate artisans participated in the production of them: the red balls were made by ESAT Caramentis and the wicker stars by Inclusiv CCITE.
Stop by any day, on the hour between 4 pm and 9 pm, to discover the musical illuminations of the Grand Sapin.
Identity card
- Origin: forêt domaniale de Champ, parcelle 33, near Saint-Dié-des-Vosges
- Species: Sapin pectiné abies alba
- Age: 70 years
- Height: 31 metres
- Weight: ≈ 6 tons
- Width: 10 metres
- Contracting Authority: City of Strasbourg, Events Department
- Project Management: Office National des Forêts
- Illuminations and Decorations: Sigmatech