{"product_id":"colmar-christmas-markets-guide","title":"Colmar Christmas Markets 2026 – Travel Guide (PDF)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe six markets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dominicains, Ancienne Douane, Koïfhus, Jeanne d'Arc, Petite Venise and the Marché gourmand, with exact locations and a comparison table by interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal calendar 2026\/27:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrafts and food:\u003c\/strong\u003e questions to ask at the stall, ceramics, glass and wood compared, and Alsatian Christmas baking from Bredele to Berawecka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBooks, museums and music:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Dominican Library museum trail, the Toy Museum, the Unterlinden light show and the children's choir on boats on 12 December\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix routes:\u003c\/strong\u003e a first visit, craft and books, a day with children, food, 30 December, and a two-day plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArrival and transport:\u003c\/strong\u003e from the station to the old town, Trace bus tickets and fares, park and ride at the Parc des Expositions on eight dates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanning pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e budget table, accessibility notes, taking purchases home, French phrases for the market, FAQ, checklist and pages for your own plan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\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 and 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 Colmar Christmas markets open in 2026?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat can I do in Colmar when it rains?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many Christmas markets are there in Colmar?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the guide cover arrival by car?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the guide an official publication?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart planning with the overview of \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/colmar-christmas-market-2026\"\u003eColmar Christmas market dates and opening times 2026\u003c\/a\u003e, the ideas for \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/colmar-christmas-market-rain\"\u003ea rainy day in Colmar\u003c\/a\u003e and the plan for \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/colmar-christmas-market-weekend\"\u003ean Advent weekend in Colmar\u003c\/a\u003e. All Colmar titles are in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/colmar-travel-guides\"\u003eColmar travel guides\u003c\/a\u003e collection, and other towns in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/christmas-market-guides\"\u003eChristmas market guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe illustrations in this guide are AI-generated and marked as such. Dates, times and prices reflect the research status of 28 October 2026. 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