Winter & ski

Christmas markets

Chalets, mulled wine and crafts in the massif’s illuminated villages, on the Alsace border.

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As Christmas nears, the villages of the massif and neighbouring Alsace light up: wooden chalets, mulled wine, bredele and crafts create a magical atmosphere. On the Vosges side, Gérardmer and the valleys extend the magic of the great Alsatian markets, often in a snowy setting.

Tips & good to know

Tips & good to know

  • Period: late November to late December.
  • Combine with a nearby Alsatian market (Colmar, Munster).
  • Weekday evenings: fewer crowds.