Strasbourg, Alsace: The Capital of Christmas
Strasbourg is on the eastern border of France in the Alsace Region. This city has gone back and forth between being part of France and part of Germany, which has created an interesting blend of both the culture and the architecture. Strasbourg is well-known for its annual Christmas market, or Christkindelsmärik.
Strasbourg isn’t a large city, and the Christmas market is spread across town. The best way to explore the markets is definitely by foot. There is plenty of vin chaud / gluhwein (mulled wine) to help warm up! There are also fires to stand by scattered around the markets.
One of my favorite parts is the decorated Rue Mercière leading up to Place de la Cathédrale, which is also filled with market stalls.
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg is the sixth-tallest church in the world and is the tallest surviving structure built in the Middle Ages. No matter what time of year, this church is a must-visit. During Christmas-time, they add some seasonal decorations as well. The cathedral serves as a beautiful backdrop to the market.
Make sure to go inside the cathedral to check out the beautiful stained glass and holiday decorations!
Another great place in the city to explore markets and decorations is Petite France! For a full map of the different markets and entertainment during the holiday season, check out Strasbourg’s website.
Day time is great for shopping and exploring the markets. However, at night the city glows with beautiful Christmas lights and lit up market stalls. Strasbourg is supposed to have one of the top Christmas markets in Europe and I can see why!
Where is your favorite Christmas market?
24 Comments
Holly Westover
Aaaawwwww! How fun! It looks magical! What a wonderful experience!
Searcy
This looks like so much fun! Love the holiday times
myspiritualshenanigans
Aw, Christmas is already around the corner! Where did 2019 go?! Lol. I know we probably ask this question every year but looking at all these Christmassy pictures on your post, and the jackets is making me ready to celebrate!
Play2WinApps
looks awesome. im sure they have all sorts of fantastic trinkets and souvenirs, delicious foods and amazing places for the happy traveller to indulge themselves with
Joanna
I love going to different European Christmas Markets. They are always so festive!
Katie
This is so beautiful!! I totally wish I lived there
Katy Liang
What an amazing place to be during the holiday season!
momelite2
I love all of the Christmas decorations! So festive!
Marjie Mare
Everything looks so beautiful. I would definitely love to spend the Holiday season there.
Marina
I would love to go to a Christmas Market!
serenarogers19
Love Christmas markets!!!! They make me so happy! We have one in our home town every year and I just love the smells and the decoration of the stalls. Fab post!
You, Me and Benny
OOHHHH I want to go there so bad! I love a good Christmas Market!!!
Crickette, The Things I Have to Say
I love holiday markets because they’re built for the season. This Christmas Market looks really fun.
Trijit
Those are some really beautiful images that you have shared. Strasbourg Christmas market looks very charming at night.
tinysodamama
Sounds like an amazing place to visit for the holidays!!
ameliapollock147
This looks so beautiful. I hope I can visit there someday.
World of Faz
I love Christmas Markets in other countries.. This looks lovely.
optimizeforseo
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aisasami
What a beautiful and wonderful market in time for Christmas. Makes me want to go to a Christmas market myself but it wouldn’t like the one in Strasbourg.
Beth
It looks like a lot of fun, I’d love to visit it myself!
Blairvillanueva
This Christmas market is a place I would definitely visit, and I can trade this to Disneyland for Christmas. Now, am saving this for future trip.
Roman
Interesting history of Strasbourg, I thought it’s part of Germany because of the name.
Vitthal
Everything looks so beautiful. I would definitely love to spend the Holiday season there.
Cheryl Weeks
Beautiful pictures, what a fun Christmas!