Prelude and Kaysersberg Christmas market
An authentic Christmas market
In the heart of the imperial city of Kaysersberg, the flavours of gingerbread or mulled wine will awaken your taste buds, your eyes will be wide open in front of the bakers’ and pastry chefs’ stalls, filled with bredalas (Christmas cakes) with nuts, almonds, chocolate, dry fruits…
You will be charmed by this sweet and intimate setting while wandering around the 30 wooden chalets from the Christmas market, in the heart of the historical center of Kaysersberg. The craftsmen, scrupulously selected by the members of the Association de Noël à Kaysersberg (Organization for Christmas in Kaysersberg), welcome you and offer you their original and handcrafted creations : wooden toys, decorations for your Christmas tree, blown glass objects, jewels, lamps...
You will have choice when it comes to finding your Christmas presents. Adults will recover their children souls, filled with distant memories.
Our advice : at dusk, when the atmosphere is magical, it is the best moment to discover Kaysersberg and its numerous activities at Christmas time.
Dates and times of the authentic Christmas market
The authentic and artisanal Kaysersberg Christmas market welcomes you during the Advent weekends (from November 27th to December 20th) on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, from 10am. to 8pm., in the Cour de l’Arsenal and behind the Sainte-Croix church.
Discover the list of the 2019 Christmas market stallholders.
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An authentic Christmas market, but not only !
The farmers’ market of the valley producers
If you like tasting regional specialties, this small market is dedicated to local producers. Gourmets will fill their baskets with a variety of local foods : aromatic herbs, syrups, herbal teas, foie gras, terrines, cheese, gingerbread, organic wines, fruit juices : Nothing but good products to delight your guests during the Christmas or New Year’s holidays. Dates and times are identical to those of the authentic Christmas market.
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The Christmas exhibitions 2020: “Christmas baubles and lights”
At Christmas, don't forget the bauble !
In blown glass, in kelsch tissue, wood, metal, paper..., they will decorate your beautiful Christmas tree.
Come and admire the meticulous and original work of the creators. These artists have lots of imagination to personalize their items : patterns, colors and materials are the precious and necessary ingredients to create the traditional Christmas baubles.
Practical infos : Every day from November 27th 2020 to January 3rd 2021.
During the Advent weekends : Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10am. to 8pm.
Except Advent weekends : from 2pm. to 6pm in the Cour de l’Arsenal (next to the Tourism Office).
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Christmas concerts
In addition to Christmas markets and exhibitions, Kaysersberg also offers a concert program every Advent Sunday in the Sainte-Croix church.
In 2020, in view of the health context, there will unfortunately be no Christmas concert scheduled at St. Cross Church in Kaysersberg.
