Strasbourg Christmas market
Strasbourg's historic Christmas market fills the central squares and streets each winter, with free entry and food and gifts paid for at the stalls.
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The Strasbourg Christmas market is held in Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2026 across the historic centre of the city. Its stalls sit around Place Kléber, Place Broglie, Place de la Cathédrale and the streets nearby, so you can walk the whole market in an afternoon. Entry is free. You pay for food, drink and gifts at each stall. The first record of the market dates from 1570. Until the organizer sets exact dates, this page shows only the month. The busiest times are weekend evenings and the days before Christmas, so a weekday afternoon is the calmer choice. The station is about 15 minutes on foot from the centre, and a tram also runs to the centre. If you come by train, decide on the walk or the tram before you arrive, and wear comfortable shoes for the old streets.
Strasbourg Christmas market in short
The Strasbourg Christmas market is held in Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2026 in the central squares and streets of the city. Entry is free, and food, drink and gifts are paid for at each stall. Go on a weekday afternoon to avoid the crowds of weekend evenings and the days before Christmas.
The Strasbourg Christmas market guide
What the Strasbourg Christmas market is
The Strasbourg Christmas market is an annual fair held in the historic centre of the city. Its stalls sell food, drink and gifts, and entry is free. The first record of the market dates from 1570, so it is one of the long-standing traditions of the city's winter.
The market is seasonal and runs only in the weeks before Christmas. The stalls are spread across the central squares and streets, so the market is best seen on foot. The main squares are Place Kléber, Place Broglie and Place de la Cathédrale, and the streets between and around them hold more stalls.
When and how long
The market is held in Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2026. Until the organizer sets exact dates, this page shows only the month.
For the 2026 edition, the organizer says the market opens on Friday 27 November 2026. Use that as a guide to the season only. It is not the opening day for 2027.
Where to go and how to get around
The market covers the central squares and streets: Place Kléber, Place Broglie, Place de la Cathédrale and the streets nearby. Most of the centre is walkable, so a base in the middle of town keeps you close to all of it.
From Strasbourg station the centre is about 15 minutes on foot. A tram also runs to the centre, which is useful with luggage or in bad weather. Allow more time on weekend evenings, when the streets are busiest. Strasbourg station is a major rail hub for trains from Paris and Germany, so trains from either direction arrive close to the market.
Tickets and costs
Entry to the market is free, so you do not need a ticket to walk through. You pay for food, drink and gifts at each stall, which means the cost of a visit depends on what you buy. This page does not list stall prices, and it has no price figures for 2027.
Budget for food and a drink, and for any gifts you want to bring home. Check each stall's payment options when you order, since payment is handled stall by stall.
Where to stay
Stay in the historic centre if you want to walk to the market from your door. The city is compact, so from the centre the cathedral, the market squares and Petite France are all short walks away.
Staying near the station also works, because the centre is about 15 minutes away on foot and a tram runs there. Book early for the busiest weeks, which are the weekends and the days before Christmas. This page does not list accommodation or prices.
Tips for a first visit
Go on a weekday afternoon if you can. The busiest times are weekend evenings and the days before Christmas, and the same streets feel calmer earlier in the day.
Dress for the cold, since you will be outdoors for most of the visit. Walk the whole market before you buy, so you can compare what the stalls sell. Keep the station and tram times in mind for the journey back.
What else is nearby
The market sits close to the Grande Île, the historic island at the centre of Strasbourg, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cathedral stands on Place de la Cathédrale, next to the stalls, so the two are easy to combine.
Petite France, a quarter of old canals and half-timbered houses, is a short walk from the market. It makes a good change of pace from the busier squares.
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Strasbourg Christmas market FAQ
When is the Strasbourg Christmas market?
It is held in Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2026. Until the organizer sets exact dates, this page shows only the month.
Do you have to pay to enter?
No. Entry is free. Food, drink and gifts are paid for at each stall.
How do you get to the market from Strasbourg station?
It is about 15 minutes on foot to the centre. You can also take a tram to the centre.
When is the market busiest?
On weekend evenings and in the days before Christmas.
Where exactly is the market?
In central Strasbourg, around Place Kléber, Place Broglie, Place de la Cathédrale and nearby streets.