Bergheim Christmas Market
Set in the heart of an ancient fortified town, the market winds past medieval town walls, winding alleys, and winemakers' houses from the 15th to 17th centuries. Visitors can stroll through a festive setting illuminated by thousands of lights across decorated houses, windows, and fountains. The atmosphere blends tradition and creativity throughout the old town.
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Plan Your Visit
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When
Tickets
Free.
Ages
All ages
Parking
Free parking for cars.
Pets
Animals are allowed.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Plan around the open days: the market runs the first weekend, then Wednesday through Sunday the following week, not every day in between.
- Visit on December 6 to catch the Czech children's choir Jitro and the Hörner und Akkorde concert in Bergheim.
- Make time for the nativity scene trail around Bergheim, which runs from the market's opening day into early January.
- Wander beyond the square into the walled town's winding lanes, where houses, windows and fountains are decorated with thousands of lights.
- Feel free to bring the dog along, because animals are allowed at the market and parking for cars is free.
Special Events & Promotions
- Bagpipe concert by Bagad Kiz Avel in Bergheim on November 29.
- Concert by the Czech children's choir Jitro in Bergheim on December 6.
- Hörner und Akkorde concert in Bergheim on December 6.
- Nativity scene trail (Weihnachtskrippenweg) around Bergheim from November 27 to January 4, 2027.
Links & Contact
Run by COMITÉ DES FÊTES DE BERGHEIM
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Animals are allowed.
Where can I park?
Parking for cars is free.
What's the setting like?
The market sits inside the old walled town. It runs past the medieval walls, winding lanes and winemakers' houses from the 15th to 17th centuries, and houses, windows and fountains are decorated with thousands of lights.
How long do the lights stay up?
The lights stay on from the first Sunday of Advent until mid-January. Because of energy restrictions, they are reduced in the inner and outer town.
Is there anything else on in Bergheim during the market?
Yes. A nativity scene trail runs until January 4, 2027. There's also a bagpipe concert by Bagad Kiz Avel on November 29. On December 6 the Czech children's choir Jitro sings and there's the Hörner und Akkorde concert.
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