Colmar
Several markets, one historic centre
Explore the Christmas squares and the changing scenery between them, from Saint-Martin to Petite Venise.
Find your next Christmas market
Choose a country, find a market and plan a visit of your own. My guides bring together practical tips, suggested routes and the walks I filmed along the way.
More guides are on the way. You can watch my published walks now.
Begin in Alsace
France
5 guides to help plan your visit
Visiting more than one Alsace market?
Start with the markets that have fewer opening days. Ribeauvillé is a two-weekend event, and Kaysersberg’s market opens Friday–Sunday on its market weekends. Check the dates in each guide before choosing your travel days. The guides also cover Christmas Shuttles, parking and suggested walks.
See the Alsace Christmas Shuttles →
Kaysersberg
A compact village & riverside views
Walk the decorated main street in both directions, with bridges and half-timbered houses along the Weiss.
Allow 2 hours to a half-day
Ribeauvillé
A medieval market on two weekends
Costumed performers, food over open fires and courtyard games make this feel like a medieval festival.
Allow Half-day to a full day
Riquewihr
Christmas streets, shops & courtyards
Look beyond the stalls: step into courtyards, browse Christmas shops and explore around the Dolder.
Allow 2 hours to a half-day
Strasbourg
Cathedral streets, Christmas markets & canals
Explore the cathedral markets, the Grand Sapin and Petite France with my walking route and practical tips.
Come along for a walk
Just want to explore from home?
Put on your headphones and join me in the Christmas streets. Browse my published walks by place, year or landmark.
12 walks · 5 destinations
Kaysersberg, France · 2025
Kaysersberg, France Christmas Market 360° VR Walk (2025)
360 tour · 00:47:13
Ribeauvillé, France · 2025
Ribeauvillé, France Christmas Market 360° Walk (2025)
360 tour · 1:29:35
Ribeauvillé, France · 2025
Ribeauvillé, France Medieval Christmas Market Walk (2025)
day walk · 2:18:24
Riquewihr, France · 2023
Riquewihr, France Christmas Market Evening Walk (2023)
evening walk · 1:17:17
Another winter, another walk
You’ll find more walks here as I share videos from my trips.