Christmas Markets
Strasbourg's Christkindelsmärik runs since 1570 — Europe's oldest. The whole Petite France district becomes timber-frame postcard. Mulled wine, foie gras, and bredele cookies.
Practical info
Day-trip from Frankfurt or Basel possible. Stay in Strasbourg or nearby Colmar. Christmas markets in Vienna, Prague, and Nuremberg are equally spectacular.
Expected weather during the event
Avg high 7°C · low 1°C · 13 rain days · 2 snow days
Less-crowded alternatives
- Vienna Christkindlmarkt — Rathausplatz spectacle
- Prague Old Town Square — the most fairytale-like setting
- Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt — most traditional German
Pair with
Cities worth combining with this trip: