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The train from Paris to the Strasbourg Christmas market takes about 1 hour 45 minutes. That’s quicker than flying, once you count airport time. Better still, you arrive a short walk from the old town. In this guide, I cover the trains from Paris and Basel. Next, I explain how to explore Alsace without a…
Cinnamon, orange peel and warm wine: you smell Strasbourg’s Christmas market before you see it. The scent drifts across every square from late morning. After two weeks in Alsace, most of these flavors felt familiar. This city, though, puts them on a much bigger stage. Ready? Here is my Strasbourg Christmas market food guide, stall…
Choosing where to stay in Strasbourg for the Christmas market comes down to your suitcase. In December, the old town turns into one giant pedestrian zone. Cars stop at the bridges, and so do taxis. So a hotel that looks perfect on a map can mean a long luggage walk. Below, I compare the main…
On a Saturday afternoon, Rue Mercière barely moved. I stood wedged in the crowd, the cathedral spire just out of reach. Two days earlier, on a Thursday morning, I had browsed the same squares easily. That contrast shaped the whole plan below. After two weeks in Alsace’s smaller towns, Strasbourg felt enormous. So my Strasbourg…
This Northern Alsace Christmas market itinerary starts with a 21-minute train ride north. From Strasbourg, you reach Haguenau. Keep going, and Wissembourg sits right on the German border. This is Northern Alsace, a quieter corner of the region. My plan covers five days, two markets and several villages. For most of it, you will not…
The train from Strasbourg to Wissembourg takes about an hour and needs no reservation. It runs via Haguenau, so one line links the region’s two main towns. Better still, a single day ticket can cover every train and bus on the way. This guide explains the route, the tickets and the parking. It also shows…
Where to stay in Northern Alsace depends on one difference between two markets. Haguenau’s opens every day. Wissembourg’s opens on four weekends. That difference decides where you should sleep. This guide compares both towns. It also covers a gourmet hotel in the Northern Vosges and a village apartment. Five places, honest trade-offs, and one simple…
This Wissembourg Christmas market guide starts with one fact: the market opens on four weekends. Plan one of them well, and a single day is enough. Beyond the dates, you will find the folklore and the food. Add the best things to see, plus a walk that ends in Germany. Wissembourg sits right on the…
In Kaysersberg, mass-produced souvenirs are banned from the Christmas market. Only regional artisans may sell their work here. That single rule shapes everything you will find. This Kaysersberg Christmas market guide covers dates, stalls and the best things to do. You will also find the photo spots I loved most. ⚡ In a Rush? I…
Colmar hotels in December often cost €180 or more per night. In Kaysersberg, some rooms start under €100. That price gap surprises many travelers. Choosing where to stay in Kaysersberg for Christmas markets is about more than money. It is about waking up inside the walls, before the day visitors arrive. Here are the best…