Five markets within driving distance
- Mulhouse
- 10 min
- The market on Place de la Réunion, at the foot of Saint-Étienne church, and a new “Christmas fabric” dressing the town every year: Mulhouse is the city of printed textiles.
- Colmar
- 40 min
- Several markets in the old town, from Place des Dominicains to Little Venice.
- Kaysersberg
- 50 min
- A market in a small medieval town below its castle, on the wine route.
- Riquewihr
- 55 min
- The wine village and its lanes, lit up for Advent.
- Strasbourg
- 1 h 15
- The Christkindelsmärik, one of the oldest Christmas markets in France, around the cathedral.
Dates change every year: check each town's website. Approximate driving times.
A long Christmas weekend
Friday evening
Check in from 3 pm, then the Mulhouse market, 10 minutes away.
Saturday
Colmar in the morning, Kaysersberg or Riquewihr in the afternoon.
Sunday
Strasbourg by TER train from Mulhouse, no parking to look for.
In the evening
Bredele biscuits, mulled wine and a big table: that is what the kitchen is made for.
Book early
December weekends are the first to go. December prices are shown here and on the booking page: no surprises, no “price on request”.
The house is rented as a whole: 4 bedrooms (1 king-size bed, 3 queen-size beds), 3 bathrooms, up to 8 guests.
Frequently asked questions
When are the Alsace Christmas markets?
Usually from late November to late December. Exact dates change every year and from town to town: check the official websites of Mulhouse, Colmar, Strasbourg, Kaysersberg or Riquewihr before booking.
How can we avoid hunting for parking in Colmar or Strasbourg?
Take the regional TER train from Mulhouse station: there are direct trains to Colmar and Strasbourg. Mulhouse itself is 10 minutes from the house by car.
How much is the house in December?
€220 per night Sunday to Thursday and €350 on Friday and Saturday, for the whole house and up to 8 guests, cleaning €90, 2-night minimum.