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Riquewihr traditional Christmas market

from Friday, November 28th to Sunday, December 21st

Riquewihr, which for centuries has successfully combined the quality of its architecture with that of its remarkably well-preserved heritage, is an essential stop on any tour of Alsace. At Christmas time, the town is decked out in thousands of lights, immersing visitors in a magical atmosphere: the streets sparkle with decorations, the facades and monuments are illuminated, and the Christmas market stalls come alive with a joyful buzz reminiscent of childhood, full of memories and emotion.

Practical information

The Christmas market is open everyday from November 28th to December 21st.

    • From Monday to Thursday : 10a.m. to 6:30.p.m
    • Friday : 10a.m. to 8p.m.
    • Saturday & Sunday : 10a.m. to 7p.m.

How to come to Riquewihr

By car (Park-and-Ride "Perles du Vignoble")

A “Perles de Noël” park-and-ride facility will be available at Naturoparc every Saturday and Sunday from November 28 to December 21, on Route de Ribeauvillé in Hunawihr (68150). A single rate of €10 per vehicle includes access to the parking lot and the shuttle bus for all occupants of the vehicle. Payment can be made in cash or by credit card.

The shuttle bus runs between the Naturoparc and the Riquewihr Christmas Market every 30 minutes, from 9:45 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

With the Christmas shuttles

Christmas shuttles provide easy access to the Christmas markets in Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr from Colmar, avoiding the stress of traffic and parking, at a cost of €17 per person per day (free for children under 12). Kaysersberg is also served.

  • Line 1 : Colmar > Kaysersberg > Riquewihr > Ribeauvillé > Colmar
  • Line 2 : Colmar > Ribeauvillé > Riquewihr > Kaysersberg > Colmar

Lines 1 and 2 operate exclusively on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from November 28 to December 21, 2025. Buses run every hour on Fridays and every 30 minutes on Saturdays and Sundays!

Bys bus (regular bus lines)

Regular bus lines (round-trip)

Line 16 : Colmar - Riquewihr - Ribeauvillé towncenter

→ Download the timetable