The Strasbourg Christmas market opens on Friday 27 November 2026 and runs until Christmas Eve, 24 December. Locals call it the Christkindelsmärik, and it dates back to 1570, which makes it one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe. Today it’s spread over about ten squares on the Grande Île, the island that forms the old centre, with more than 300 wooden chalets. Below you’ll find the 2026 dates, where each market is, what to eat and drink, and how to get around.
Strasbourg Christmas market 2026: key facts
| Dates | 27 November–24 December 2026 |
| Opening hours | 2026 hours not yet published. In 2025 the chalets were open 11:30–21:00, with an earlier close on 24 December. |
| Location | Grande Île: Place Broglie, Place Kléber, Place de la Cathédrale, Petite France and other squares |
| Chalets | More than 300 |
| Entry | Free |
| Great Christmas tree | Place Kléber |
The city publishes the programme and final hours on its official Christmas website. Check it closer to your trip.
The markets and where to find them
Everything is on or next to the Grande Île, so you can walk between all the squares. These are the markets the city lists for 2026:
- Christkindelsmärik on Place Broglie, the original and biggest market.
- Au pied du Grand Sapin on Place Kléber, around the great Christmas tree.
- Around the cathedral, on Place de la Cathédrale and Place du Château.
- La Petite France, on Place Benjamin Zix and Place Saint-Thomas.
- Le Quai des Délices, a food market on Terrasse Rohan and Place du Marché-aux-Poissons.
- Les Irréductibles Petits Producteurs d’Alsace, local producers on Square Louise Weiss.
- Le marché du Carré d’Or on Place du Temple Neuf.
- The OFF market on Place Grimmeissen, with fair-trade and alternative stalls.
If you only have one evening, start at Place Broglie, walk to the cathedral for the lit-up facade, then head to Place Kléber for the tree. Petite France is quieter and prettiest after dark, with the half-timbered houses along the canals.
Food and drink at the Strasbourg Christmas market
Alsace mixes French and German food traditions, and the market shows it. Vin chaud here is often made with Alsatian white wine, so it tastes lighter than the usual red Glühwein. Try a bretzel, a tarte flambée (thin flatbread with crème fraîche, onions and bacon), and bredele, the small Christmas biscuits every Alsatian family bakes in December. Pain d’épices, a spiced honey bread, makes an easy gift to bring home. The Quai des Délices market is the best stop if food is your main reason to come.
Getting to the Strasbourg Christmas market
Strasbourg’s main station is about 15 minutes’ walk from Place Kléber. Trams A and D run from the station (Gare Centrale) to Homme de Fer, right next to Place Kléber. TGV trains from Paris take around 1 hour 50 minutes, and regional trains from Colmar take about half an hour, so a combined Alsace trip is easy. Driving into the centre during the market is hard work. Traffic is restricted on the Grande Île, so use the park-and-ride car parks on the edge of the city and take the tram in.
Tips for your visit
- Weekends in December are very crowded. A weekday morning gives you room to browse.
- Book accommodation early. The Grande Île fills up first, but hotels near the station or in the Neustadt are within walking distance.
- Expect security checks at the entry points to the Grande Île, as in past years, and keep bags small.
- Dress for cold, damp weather. December temperatures often sit around freezing.
Luggage storage near the Strasbourg Christmas market
With checks at the entrances and narrow, packed lanes, a suitcase is the last thing you want on the Grande Île. Radical Storage has partner shops and hotels in Strasbourg, near the station and around the centre, where you can leave your bags for a few hours or a few days. Book online in a minute. Each bag is protected up to €10,000, cancellation is free, and travellers rate the service 4.8/5.
See luggage storage near Place Kléber or find storage by the station.
Strasbourg Christmas market FAQ
From Friday 27 November to Thursday 24 December 2026.
The city hasn’t published the 2026 hours yet. In 2025 the chalets were open from 11:30 to 21:00, closing earlier on Christmas Eve.
The original Christkindelsmärik is on Place Broglie. The great Christmas tree stands on Place Kléber.
It dates back to 1570, making it one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe.
Yes. Regional trains between the two cities take about half an hour.
Radical Storage has partner locations near the station and in the city centre. Book online, with bags protected up to €10,000 and free cancellation.