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When is the Strasbourg Christmas market in 2021?
Strasbourg Christmas market dates 2021. From 28 November to 24 December. Every day from 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM. Saturdays and Sundays – 11:00 AM to 09:00-10:00 PM. 24th December – from 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM. 25th December – closed. (please note that official dates for 2021 are yet to be announced)
When was the first market in Strasbourg?
The first market in Strasbourg (called Christkindelsmärik) took place in 1570 at Place Broglie. Initially, it was open for three days prior to Christmas Eve. Its main purpose was to sell provisions for the upcoming holidays such as spiced bread, candles, herbs, etc.
How many Christmas markets are there in Strasbourg?
Thus it’s better to ask how many Christmas markets are in Strasbourg. There are 11 markets spread out across the Old Town (the so-called Grande Île)! The shortest distance between any two of them is 50m and the longest one – 800m.
Where to stay in Strasbourg for Christmas?
If you’re visiting Strasbourg for the Christmas markets, stay on the Grande Île, the city’s historic centre. This the best location for the following reasons:
Where is the nativity scene in Strasbourg?
Every year a big Nativity scene is set inside the Strasbourg Cathedral. More nativity scenes you can find at the courtyard of Palais Rohan and in the shop windows on rue des Juifs and rue Brûlée.
When do Christmas markets start?
The Christmas markets start from 28 November and end on 24 December. After Christmas (until 30 December), only the stalls at Place de la Cathédrale, Place du Château and Place du Marché-aux-Poissons are opened.
