Step into a world of festive wonder on this private full-day tour through the Christmas markets of Alsace, where the holiday spirit has been alive since 1570. That year, Strasbourg hosted Europe’s very first Christmas market, the “Christkindelsmärik,” and today the entire region transforms into a winter fairytale with twinkling lights, decorated timbered villages, and the warm scent of mulled wine in the air.
Your day begins with a morning pickup from your accommodation in Strasbourg, where you’ll meet your English-speaking driver-guide and board a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle for a scenic journey through the Alsatian countryside. Your first destination is Colmar, a beautifully preserved town whose Renaissance and medieval architecture becomes even more magical under the glow of festive lights. Here, five unique Christmas markets fill the old town’s cobbled squares with artisan stalls, local specialties, and handcrafted gifts. You’ll enjoy a guided introduction before having time on your own to wander, browse, and soak up the atmosphere.
In the afternoon, continue along the famous Alsace Wine Route, where fairy-tale villages are dressed in their holiday best. Depending on the date of your visit, your guide will take you to the most celebrated and charming Christmas markets in towns such as Riquewihr, Eguisheim, Kaysersberg, Ribeauvillé, or Bergheim. Each offers its own unique take on Alsatian holiday traditions, from medieval-themed festivities to locally made crafts and regional delicacies.
As the day draws to a close, you’ll return to Strasbourg, filled with the warmth and enchantment of Alsace’s most iconic Christmas markets—a timeless holiday experience in one of Europe’s most festive regions.
Inclusions: Visit of Christmas markets in Colmar, Visit of Christmas markets in local villages, English-speaking driver & guide, Travel in premium vehicle
Duration: approx. 7 hrs
