Must-See Attractions in Strasbourg at Christmas

During fun and creative workshops, visitors of all ages make their own Christmas decorations, ornaments, and holiday cards. As a family, budding builders take on the challenge of constructing a miniature wooden cabin using a blueprint, while lovers of beautiful decorations help spruce up the village by personalizing small wooden mobiles.

In the park’s lush green setting, there’s also room for imagination and music! Storytelling, performances, and concerts featuring seasonal melodies bring together local artists, guests from afar, and students from Strasbourg’s music schools in a joyful and intimate atmosphere.

During the school year, the Advent Village also welcomes children from Strasbourg schools for special moments featuring storytelling and creative workshops.

A village to experience, to dream in, and to share—where every little creation and every shared moment adds to the magic of Christmas.

November 27–December 24 at Square Louise Weiss

The village is open continuously from 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

All activities are free, require no registration, and are open to the public.

Standing 30 meters tall, the iconic Grand Sapin delights visitors this year with four striking symbols: the candle, the Alsatian cottage, the dove, and the heart made of kelsch. Its design and decorations are part of an eco-friendly approach that emphasizes the reuse of materials, job creation, and local craftsmanship. Place Kléber, daily from November 27 to January 5: light and music show every hour between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., and light show only between 10:00 p.m. and midnight.

In the heart of the historic center, Place du Temple-Neuf invites you to stroll among its stalls selling decorations, jewelry, candles, and delicacies. It’s a great spot to find a gift or savor some local specialties. The stroll continues through the neighboring streets, past shops, artisans, and gourmet stores, before reaching Rue des Orfèvres, renowned for its Christmas lights and decorations.

For more than 450 years, Strasbourg has been bringing the magic of Christmas to life. It all begins with the Christkindelsmärik, where history and traditions have blended with the magic of the season for four centuries. Stop for a photo in front of the arch overlooking Place Broglie to capture one of Europe’s oldest Christmas markets.

For the past ten years, the OFF Market, located on Grimmeissen Square, has invited you to experience Christmas in a different way: one that’s more responsible, community-minded, local, and human. Organizations in the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) offer socially conscious gifts, locally made creations, and upcycled products. But the OFF Market is also a place to meet, discover, connect, and work together.

In the heart of the Strasbourg Christmas market, the “Quai des Saveurs et des Savoir-faire” celebrates Alsatian culinary delights. Producers, winemakers, restaurateurs, and bakers invite you to discover the region’s specialties, from savory dishes to the famous bredle.

On site, the Bas-Rhin Bakers’ Federation welcomes you to make your mouth water with all its artisanal* specialties, prepared in the Grand Chalet des Bredle on the Place du Marché-aux-Poissons. Traditions, local products, expertise, and “homemade” production are the cornerstones of the profession.
* For your health, avoid snacking between meals. Alcohol abuse is dangerous to your health.

Picturesque alleyways, a lock, authentic chalets, and a postcard-perfect atmosphere. The Petite France neighborhood is undoubtedly a must-see during your stay. Head to Place Benjamin Six and Place Saint Thomas, then make your way to Square Louise Weiss via the drawbridge to explore the Advent Village. It’s the perfect opportunity to sample 100% local specialties at the Christmas market hosted by the Irréductibles Petits Producteurs d’Alsace.

Step inside the intimate setting of Strasbourg Cathedral and admire masterpieces of medieval sculpture during a visit to the Musée de
l’Œuvre Notre Dame.
Must-see museum exhibitions:

• Building, Preserving, Passing On: 800 Years of the Fondation de l’Œuvre Notre-Dame, at the Musée de l’Œuvre Notre-Dame,
• Cardinal de Rohan and the Affair of the Necklace: At the Twilight of the Ancien Régime, at the Galerie Heitz (Palais Rohan),
• On the Wings of a Bird. Anna Sommer in Dialogue with the Collections, at the Tomi Ungerer Museum,
• The Wild State. Animals in the Collections of the MAMCS and the Zoological Museum, at the MAMCS. 

Featuring the Choir, the Children’s Choir, and guest artists, this program combines recitals and concerts to celebrate a time of shared emotions.

Don’t miss:

• Axelle Saint-Cirel, December 8, at 8 p.m.
• Vespers of the Virgin, December 14, at 8 p.m.
• A Ceremony of Carols, December 18, at 8 p.m.
• The Choir with You, December 20, at 3 p.m.

From the city’s origins to its European influence, discover the history of its Christmas markets as well. The audio tour is available in five languages: French, English, German, Spanish, and Italian. For children ages 6 and up.

In the City Hall’s Courtyard of Honor, strange packages from the North Pole have been left among the Christmas trees. Large wooden crates, adorned with ribbons and bows, seem to herald a delivery unlike any other! But what could these extraordinary packages possibly contain? The mystery remains unsolved…

Come discover this unusual display, which invites young and old alike to rediscover the joy of Christmas surprises right in the heart of the city.

With holiday lights, choir performances, crafts, and Alsatian specialties, festive chalets and hands-on workshops await you in the heart of this historic neighborhood.

November 27–December 24, 11:30 a.m.–9:00 p.m., Place Saint-Etienne