Illustration of a Christmas market stall piled with wooden toys, knitted stockings and baubles as a vendor wraps a gift (Christmas in Riquewihr)

Christmas in Riquewihr

Visitors can wander through illuminated streets adorned with sparkling decorations and glowing architectural facades. Traditional Christmas market stalls feature artisan crafts, seasonal foods, and tastings of Alsace wines and regional specialties. The festivities also include musical entertainment, street performances, and exhibitions throughout the village.

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Plan Your Visit

When

Tickets

Free admission.

Hours

Opening day, Friday, November 27: 10h, with an exceptional late opening until 21h. Monday–Thursday: 10h–18h30; Friday: 10h–20h; Saturday–Sunday: 10h–19h.

Ages

All ages

Food & Drink

Small refreshments are available, along with tastings of Alsace wines and regional wines and terroir products.

Going?

Location

Riquewihr 68340 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Christmas market lovers and fans of illuminated old-town streets

Vibe

Festive and traditional

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Moderate

Tips & Advice

  • Visit on one of the first three weekends to see the market at its largest, when the stalls extend along rue du Général de Gaulle.
  • Come on opening day, Friday, November 27, when the market stays open late into the evening.
  • Stop at a wine-tasting stand, since tastings of Alsace wines and local produce are part of the market.
  • Dress warmly if you plan to stay into the evening to see the lit-up facades and monuments around the village.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Opening day on Friday, November 27, with a special late-night opening
  • On the first three weekends the market extends along rue du Général de Gaulle

Links & Contact

Run by Comité des Fêtes de Riquewihr

Christmas Events Near Me is an independent guide, not the organizer of this event. For tickets, entries, vendor spots or questions, contact the organizer directly through their contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is there to see and do?

There is a traditional Christmas market with craft stalls, exhibitions, music and concerts, and street shows. The streets are decorated and the facades and monuments are lit up.

What food and drink is there?

You can taste Alsace wines and other local wines and produce. Stalls sell light bites, and the market smells of mulled wine and cinnamon.

Is the market bigger on some days?

Yes. On the first three weekends the market extends along rue du Général de Gaulle.

Is it good for children?

Yes. Both kids and adults enjoy the Christmas lights and decorations around the village.

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