{"title":"Strasbourg Travel Guides","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlan Advent in Strasbourg, France: the Christmas markets and their 2026 dates, routes for a few hours or a weekend, a plan for rainy days and the practical side of arriving and staying. The guide comes as an English, Spanish or German edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich languages are the guides in?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnglish, Spanish and German. You choose the edition on the product page before checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs anything shipped?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The guide is an instant digital download (PDF).\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"strasbourg-christmas-markets-guide","title":"Strasbourg Christmas Markets 2026 – Travel Guide (PDF)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a 50-page PDF guide to the Christmas markets in Strasbourg 2026, covering the eight market areas listed on the city's Christmas website, from the historic Chrìstkìndelsmärik on Place Broglie to Marché OFF on Place Grimmeissen, with season dates, opening hours and six walking routes.\u003c\/strong\u003e It also pairs the markets with two cultural venues, the 5e Lieu and the Historical Museum, and explains arrival by train, tram and park and ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe eight market areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broglie, Kléber with the Village du Partage, Cathedral and Château, Carré d'Or, Petite France, Square Louise Weiss, Quai des Délices and Marché OFF, with exact square names and a comparison table by interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeason calendar 2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e main markets 27 November to 24 December, the later opening on the first day, the shorter Christmas Eve, and Marché OFF's separate dates from 25 November\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrafts, food and gifts:\u003c\/strong\u003e regional producers, Bredle biscuits and Alsatian wines, five questions to ask at OFF, and how to pack and keep the details of a purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCulture and families:\u003c\/strong\u003e opening hours, admission and family facilities at the 5e Lieu and the Historical Museum, set out by day of the week\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix routes:\u003c\/strong\u003e a first visit to Broglie and Kléber, shopping with a social purpose, regional flavours from west to east, city history, a family afternoon and a two-day plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArrival and transport:\u003c\/strong\u003e from Strasbourg Gare Centrale into town, CTS single and 24-hour tickets, and the P+R day rate for up to seven people per car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e budget examples, rain plans, accessibility, evening visits, French phrases for the market, a ten-point checklist and pages to fill in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guide is written for travellers who want to plan a day or a weekend in Strasbourg during Advent with a clear focus: regional food, gifts with a story, community initiatives or city history. It suits first-time visitors who need exact square names and opening hours, families who want a calm afternoon with an indoor break, and people arriving by train or car who prefer to sort out tickets and the journey home before they set off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFormat and delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstant digital download (PDF) after purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the English, Spanish or German edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo physical item, no shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead it on your phone, tablet or laptop, or print it at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen are the Strasbourg Christmas markets open in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe city lists 27 November to 24 December 2026. The opening day, Friday 27 November, runs from 14:00 to 21:00. After that the regular hours are 11:00 to 21:00, and on 24 December the markets close at 18:00. The city states that no stalls stay open from 25 December. Marché OFF on Place Grimmeissen has its own announcement: 25 November to 24 December, daily 11:00 to 20:00.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat can I do in Strasbourg if it rains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guide suggests planning one indoor stop in advance. The 5e Lieu on Place du Château has free exhibitions on architecture and urban development, and the Historical Museum covers everyday life, trade and a city model from 1727. Both close on Mondays, and the museum closes for lunch from 13:00 to 14:00 on weekdays. On wet days the guide recommends one market area plus one venue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich market should I visit first?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat depends on your interest. Place Broglie holds the historic market, Place Kléber combines the large tree with the Village du Partage, Square Louise Weiss focuses on regional food and Marché OFF on second-hand goods and social enterprises. Route 1 in the guide links Broglie and Kléber as a manageable first visit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I get around without a car?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe guide explains the walk from Strasbourg Gare Centrale and the CTS tickets: a single journey for €1.90, 24H SOLO for €4.60 and 24H TRIO for €10.20 for up to three people, each plus €0.20 for a first contactless ticket. Many visitors explore the centre on foot and may not need a day ticket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the guide published by the city of Strasbourg?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Tabiara is an independent publisher and does not organise any of the markets or activities described. The guide names places for identification and lists the official sources so you can check current details before travelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlan ahead with our pages on the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/strasbourg-christmas-market-2026\"\u003eStrasbourg Christmas market 2026 dates and opening times\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/strasbourg-christmas-market-rain\"\u003ewhat to do in Strasbourg when it rains\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/strasbourg-christmas-market-weekend\"\u003ean Advent weekend in Strasbourg\u003c\/a\u003e. You will find guides to other towns in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-market-guides\"\u003eChristmas market guides collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe illustrations in this guide are AI-generated and marked as such. Dates, opening times and prices reflect our research status of 28 October 2026 and can change; please check the official sources before travelling.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tabiara","offers":[{"title":"English","offer_id":64148741456202,"sku":"TAB-STR-XMAS-EN","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spanish","offer_id":64148741488970,"sku":"TAB-STR-XMAS-ES","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"German","offer_id":64148741521738,"sku":"TAB-STR-XMAS-DE","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/1495\/9946\/files\/strasbourg-christmas-market-pdf-travel-guide-cover-en.png?v=1793298784"}],"url":"https:\/\/tabiara.com\/collections\/strasbourg-travel-guides.oembed","provider":"Tabiara","version":"1.0","type":"link"}