Colmar Christmas Markets 2026 – Travel Guide (PDF)
This is a 50-page PDF guide to the Christmas markets in Colmar 2026, covering all six official markets from Place des Dominicains to the Marché gourmand, with season dates, opening hours, holiday exceptions and six routes for your visit....
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Ideal for: The guide is for travellers who want to plan Colmar in Advent around their own interests rather than tick off every square. It suits a first...
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- Read it on your phone, tablet or laptop, or print it at home
- The six markets: Dominicains, Ancienne Douane, Koïfhus, Jeanne d'Arc, Petite Venise and the Marché gourmand, with exact locations and a comparison table by interest
- Seasonal calendar 2026/27: main season 23 November to 29 December 2026, the Marché gourmand until 3 January 2027, and the holiday exceptions, including the conflicting start times for 26 and 27 December
- Crafts and food: questions to ask at the stall, ceramics, glass and wood compared, and Alsatian Christmas baking from Bredele to Berawecka
- Books, museums and music: the Dominican Library museum trail, the Toy Museum, the Unterlinden light show and the children's choir on boats on 12 December
- Six routes: a first visit, craft and books, a day with children, food, 30 December, and a two-day plan
- Arrival and transport: from the station to the old town, Trace bus tickets and fares, park and ride at the Parc des Expositions on eight dates
- Planning pages: budget table, accessibility notes, taking purchases home, French phrases for the market, FAQ, checklist and pages for your own plan
Colmar Christmas Markets 2026 – Travel Guide (PDF)
This is a 50-page PDF guide to the Christmas markets in Colmar 2026, covering all six official markets from Place des Dominicains to the Marché gourmand, with season dates, opening hours, holiday exceptions and six routes for your visit. It also connects the markets with the Dominican Library, the Toy Museum and the Unterlinden light show, and explains how to arrive by train, bus or car.
What's inside
- The six markets: Dominicains, Ancienne Douane, Koïfhus, Jeanne d'Arc, Petite Venise and the Marché gourmand, with exact locations and a comparison table by interest
- Seasonal calendar 2026/27: main season 23 November to 29 December 2026, the Marché gourmand until 3 January 2027, and the holiday exceptions, including the conflicting start times for 26 and 27 December
- Crafts and food: questions to ask at the stall, ceramics, glass and wood compared, and Alsatian Christmas baking from Bredele to Berawecka
- Books, museums and music: the Dominican Library museum trail, the Toy Museum, the Unterlinden light show and the children's choir on boats on 12 December
- Six routes: a first visit, craft and books, a day with children, food, 30 December, and a two-day plan
- Arrival and transport: from the station to the old town, Trace bus tickets and fares, park and ride at the Parc des Expositions on eight dates
- Planning pages: budget table, accessibility notes, taking purchases home, French phrases for the market, FAQ, checklist and pages for your own plan
Who it's for
The guide is for travellers who want to plan Colmar in Advent around their own interests rather than tick off every square. It suits a first visit as well as a return trip, families who want a calm afternoon at Petite Venise and the Toy Museum, visitors who care about craft or book history, and anyone arriving after Christmas who needs to know what is still open. International visitors get French phrases for the stalls and practical notes on taking food and fragile gifts home.
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- Instant digital download (PDF) after purchase
- 50 pages
- Choose the English, Spanish or German edition
- No physical item and no shipping
- Read it on your phone, tablet or laptop, or print it at home
Start planning with the overview of Colmar Christmas market dates and opening times 2026, the ideas for a rainy day in Colmar and the plan for an Advent weekend in Colmar. All Colmar titles are in the Colmar travel guides collection, and other towns in our Christmas market guides.
The illustrations in this guide are AI-generated and marked as such. Dates, times and prices reflect the research status of 28 October 2026. Please check the official sources before travelling.
Questions about this product
When are the Colmar Christmas markets open in 2026?
The main season runs from 23 November to 29 December 2026. The official overview lists Monday to Thursday from 11:00 to 19:00 and Friday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00. On 24 December the markets close at 17:00. The Marché gourmand continues until 3 January 2027, daily from 11:00 to 22:00, closing at 17:00 on 31 December.
What can I do in Colmar when it rains?
Only the Koïfhus market is indoors; the other five markets are outdoors. The guide pairs it with the Dominican Library museum trail, the Toy Museum and the Unterlinden Museum, each with its own opening days, admission and holiday closures. It also notes that some historic rooms at Unterlinden are not heated in winter.
How many Christmas markets are there in Colmar?
The official overview counts six: Place des Dominicains, Place de l'Ancienne Douane, the indoor market in the Koïfhus, Place Jeanne d'Arc, Petite Venise on Place des Six Montagnes Noires and the Marché gourmand on Rue de la Montagne Verte. The guide explains which one suits which interest.
Does the guide cover arrival by car?
Yes. It lists the eight announced park and ride dates at the Parc des Expositions in 2026, the €5 daily fee including the return shuttle, the shuttle times on Saturdays and Sundays, and the dates when the service does not run.
Is the guide an official publication?
No. Tabiara is an independent publisher and does not organise the markets or events. The guide lists the official sources it used, so you can check current details before you travel.
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- Instant digital download (PDF) after purchase
- 50 pages
- Choose the English, Spanish or German edition
- No physical item and no shipping
- Read it on your phone, tablet or laptop, or print it at home
- The six markets: Dominicains, Ancienne Douane, Koïfhus, Jeanne d'Arc, Petite Venise and the Marché gourmand, with exact locations and a comparison table by interest
- Seasonal calendar 2026/27: main season 23 November to 29 December 2026, the Marché gourmand until 3 January 2027, and the holiday exceptions, including the conflicting start times for 26 and 27 December
- Crafts and food: questions to ask at the stall, ceramics, glass and wood compared, and Alsatian Christmas baking from Bredele to Berawecka
- Books, museums and music: the Dominican Library museum trail, the Toy Museum, the Unterlinden light show and the children's choir on boats on 12 December
- Six routes: a first visit, craft and books, a day with children, food, 30 December, and a two-day plan
- Arrival and transport: from the station to the old town, Trace bus tickets and fares, park and ride at the Parc des Expositions on eight dates
- Planning pages: budget table, accessibility notes, taking purchases home, French phrases for the market, FAQ, checklist and pages for your own plan