An authentic and traditionnal 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.
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. Location: Place de la Mairie (Town Hall place, city center).
The Christmas exhibition
What if the magic of Christmas could take us back to our childhood for a few moments? The Noël à Kaysersberg Association invites you to step through the doors of its memories via an exhibition dedicated to Christmases and winters of yesteryear. Snow-covered landscapes, traditional decorations, moments shared with family and the little joys of the festive season… all these images bring back the emotions of our childhood. As you wander through the exhibition, rediscover the gentle, cosy atmosphere of festive celebrations of yesteryear, when Christmas was all about simplicity, wonder and traditions. A moment of poetry and nostalgia, to rediscover your inner child and the magic of Christmases gone by.
The exhibition is open from 27 November 2026 to 20 December 2026, Monday to Thursday from 2pm to 6pm, and on Christmas market weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) from 10am to 8pm. From 21 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, the exhibition is open from 2pm to 6pm. Closed on 25 December and 1 January.
Did you know that? Kaysersberg was elected "Village Préféré des Français" in 2017 on France 2, a TV programme presented by Stéphane Bern, which highlights the most beautiful villages in our beautiful France.
The glittering imperial city, decked out in its finest finery, invites you to an enchanting stroll through the heart of the illuminated old town: its authentically artisanal Christmas market and its unmissable exhibition will leave you with a magical and enchanting memory.
The plaque of the "Village Préféré des Français" is on the fortified bridge in Kaysersberg.
