# Colmar Christmas Market Tour - An independent guide to the Colmar Christmas markets and the surrounding villages of Alsace, with hours, access, shuttles and parking.

> An independent guide to the Colmar Christmas markets and nearby village markets in Alsace. It covers dates, daily hours, transport, parking and what to find at each market square. The site is not an operator, a seller of travel or a booking platform.

Site: https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/
Language: en. Currency: USD. Country: France, Grand Est region (Alsace).
Facts checked: 2026.

## Verified facts
- The Colmar Christmas markets run 23 November to 29 December 2026, Monday to Thursday 11:00-19:00 and Friday to Sunday 10:00-20:00, on 24 December 11:00-17:00 and on 25 and 26 December 10:00-20:00. Source: https://www.noel-colmar.com/en/colmar-the-magic-of-christmas/practical
- The Gourmet Market, the ferris wheel and Place Rapp stay open daily 11:00-22:00 until 3 January 2027, closing at 17:00 on 31 December. Source: https://www.noel-colmar.com/en/colmar-the-magic-of-christmas/practical
- The Strasbourg Christmas market runs 27 November to 24 December 2026, daily 11:00-21:00, and is closed from 25 December to New Year's Day. Source: https://noel.strasbourg.eu/en/frequently-asked-questions
- Colmar runs six Christmas markets, spread across squares including Place des Dominicains, Place Rapp, Place de l'Ancienne Douane and Place Jeanne d'Arc. Source: https://www.noel-colmar.com/en/colmar-the-magic-of-christmas/presentation/six-christmas-markets
- Place Jeanne d'Arc hosts the local products market with foie gras, charcuterie, wine, schnapps and bredala. Source: https://www.noel-colmar.com/en/colmar-the-magic-of-christmas/presentation/six-christmas-markets
- The Petite Venise children's market at Place des Six Montagnes Noires has animals, a mechanical nativity, mulled apple juice, a horse ride and Santa's giant letterbox. Source: https://www.noel-colmar.com/en/colmar-the-magic-of-christmas/presentation/six-christmas-markets
- There is an indoor craft market in the Koifhus, the old customs house. Source: https://www.noel-colmar.com/en/colmar-the-magic-of-christmas/presentation/six-christmas-markets
- The Christmas Fair on Place Rapp shares the dates and hours of the Gourmet Market, and the square has an illuminated ice rink. Source: https://www.noel-colmar.com/en/colmar-the-magic-of-christmas/practical
- The markets close exactly at the scheduled time for security reasons. Source: https://www.noel-colmar.com/en/colmar-the-magic-of-christmas/practical
- The old town of Colmar is closed to all vehicles during market hours. Source: https://www.noel-colmar.com/en/colmar-the-magic-of-christmas/practical
- Colmar shops open on Sundays during the Christmas season. Source: https://www.noel-colmar.com/en/colmar-the-magic-of-christmas/practical
- A weekend park and ride operates at the Parc des Expositions on Avenue de la Foire aux Vins, with a free return bus included. Source: https://www.noel-colmar.com/en/colmar-the-magic-of-christmas/practical
- A free Bleylé shuttle runs from Parking Bleylé to the Théâtre Municipal every 13 minutes, from 25 Nov to 29 Dec. Source: https://www.noel-colmar.com/en/colmar-the-magic-of-christmas/practical
- Christmas shuttles from Colmar station run 27 Nov to 20 Dec 2026, tickets are online only, on sale from Thu 12 Nov 2026 at 12:00 CET, with extra tickets released 3 days before travel. Source: https://www.noel-colmar.com/en/christmas-shuttles

## Tours listed on this site
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- Enchanting Christmas Experience (Departs from Colmar, operated by Alsace Original Experiences) - from $145 per person, 8 hours, rated 4.4 from 83 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/tours/enchanting-christmas-villages-tour-from-colmar/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/colmar-l2924/enchanting-christmas-experience-from-colmar-t222666/
- Christmas Markets Across 3 Borders (Alsace Original Experiences) - from $153.36 per person, 9 hours, rated 4.8 from 33 reviews on Viator. Page: https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/tours/christmas-markets-across-3-borders-from-colmar/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Colmar/Christmas-across-the-3-borders/d22940-39389P7
- The Magic of Christmas in 4 Alsatian Villages (Your accommodation in Colmar, operated by OneDay Explorer) - from $145 per person, 7.5 hours. Page: https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/tours/christmas-in-4-alsatian-villages-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/colmar-l2924/colmar-guided-tour-the-magic-of-christmas-in-4-alsatian-villages-t1463944/
- 4 Wonders of Alsace Day Tour (Selected meeting point in Colmar, departing from the historical center, operated by Alsace Original Experiences) - from $151 per person, 8 hours, rated 4.9 from 654 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/tours/4-wonders-of-alsace-day-tour-from-colmar/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/colmar-l2924/from-colmar-4-wonders-of-alsace-day-tour-t222702/
- Secrets and Magic of the Christmas Markets (Musée Unterlinden, Pl, operated by Detour Alsace) - from $23 per person, 2 hours, rated 5.0 from 4 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/tours/secrets-of-the-colmar-christmas-markets-walk/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/colmar-l2924/colmar-secrets-and-magic-of-the-christmas-markets-t1145749/
- Christmas Market Magic Walking Tour with a Local (31 Rue des Têtes, 68000 Colmar, France, operated by LocalBini) - from $110 per person, 1 hour, rated 5.0 from 1 review on GetYourGuide. Page: https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/tours/colmar-christmas-market-walk-with-a-local/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/colmar-l2924/colmar-christmas-market-magic-walking-tour-with-a-local-t513670/
- Unusual Walking Tour with a Local Guide (Parc du Champ de Mars, Av, operated by Bretzel&Fun) - from $39 per person, 2 hours, rated 4.9 from 314 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/tours/colmar-unusual-walking-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/colmar-l2924/colmar-unusual-walking-tour-with-a-local-guide-t577208/
- Highlights Walking Tour and Wine Tasting (Parc du Champ de Mars, Av, operated by Bretzel&Fun) - from $50 per person, 2 hours, rated 4.9 from 274 reviews on GetYourGuide. Page: https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/tours/colmar-walking-tour-and-wine-tasting/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/colmar-l2924/colmar-highlights-walking-tour-and-wine-tasting-t484174/
- Alsatian Full Meal Food Tour (Outside the Théâtre Municipal in Colmar, operated by Do Eat Better Experience) - from $89.74 per person, 3.5 hours, rated 5.0 from 23 reviews on Viator. Page: https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/tours/colmar-alsatian-food-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Colmar/Colmar-Food-Tour-A-Taste-of-Tradition/d22940-188552P50
- Mittelwihr Christmas of Yesteryear: Cellar tour, show and wine tasting (Domaine Greiner-Schleret, Vins d'Alsace, 22 Rue de Riquewihr, 68630 Mittelwihr, France, operated by Greiner Schleret winery) - from $28 per person, 1.5 hours. Page: https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/tours/mittelwihr-christmas-wine-cellar-show/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/riquewihr-l123490/mittelwihr-christmas-of-yesteryear-cellar-tour-show-and-wine-tasting-t1500210/
- Once Upon a Night Light Show and Museum Admission (1 Rue des Unterlinden, 68000 Colmar, France, operated by Musée Unterlinden) - from $9 per person, 3 hours (museum 4-7 PM, 10-minute show). Page: https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/tours/once-upon-a-night-unterlinden-light-show/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/colmar-l2924/check-out-the-once-upon-a-night-sound-and-light-show-at-the-unterlinden-museum-t1521721/
- Alsace Christmas Markets Day Tour from Strasbourg (In front of Strasbourg Tourism Office, meet 10 minutes before departure, operated by Ophorus) - from $170.40 per person, 7 hours, rated 4.6 from 48 reviews on Viator. Page: https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/tours/alsace-christmas-markets-tour-from-strasbourg/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Strasbourg/Christmas-Markets-and-Alsace-Wines-Full-Day-Tour-from-Strasbourg/d5502-2016P58
- The Best of Alsace Christmas Markets from Strasbourg (Bus station of the Parc de l'Etoile, next to the tram stop Etoile/Bourse, black minibus, operated by Tour.Alsace) - from $124.96 per person, 10.5 hours, rated 4.9 from 10 reviews on Viator. Page: https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/tours/best-alsace-christmas-markets-from-strasbourg/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Strasbourg/Heart-tour-of-Alsace/d5502-154674P3
- Colmar and Ribeauvillé Christmas Markets from Basel (Steinenberg 4, 4051 Basel, Switzerland, operated by BaselCitytour) - from $71 per person, 9.25 hours, rated 5.0 from 1 review on GetYourGuide. Page: https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/tours/colmar-christmas-market-day-trip-from-basel/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/basel-l51/from-basel-day-trip-to-colmar-and-ribeauville-christmas-market-t884882/
- Colmar and Strasbourg Christmas Markets from Paris (1 Av, operated by Dream City Bus Tours) - from $300 per person, Overnight, Friday 11:30 PM to Sunday 6-7 AM. Page: https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/tours/colmar-christmas-markets-day-trip-from-paris/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/strasbourg-l293/from-paris-colmar-and-strasbourg-christmas-markets-day-trip-t1512999/

## Guide pages
- https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/guides/colmar-christmas-market-dates/ - Colmar Christmas market runs 23 November to 29 December 2026, free entry. See daily hours, the January extension and tours from $23. Plan your visit.
- https://colmarchristmasmarkettour.com/guides/is-colmar-christmas-market-worth-it/ - Is Colmar Christmas Market worth it in 2026? Six free markets, about 180 stalls and a 30-minute train from Strasbourg. See the verdict and plan your visit.

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