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Colmar Christmas Markets practical informations

Opening hours of the Colmar Christmas Markets

From 23rd November to 29th December 2026

  • Monday to Thursday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

  • Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

    Exceptions :

  • Thursday, 24 December: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Friday, 25 December: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

  • Saturday, 26 December: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

For security reasons, the Christmas markets close exactly at the scheduled time. Thank you for your understanding.

Opening hours of the Gourmet Market :

Plateau sportif de la montagne verte

The gourmet market and the Ferris wheel will remain open until 3 january

Every day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Exception on 31 December: the gourmet market and Ferris wheel will close at 5 p.m.

The Christmas Fair on Place Rapp will be open on the same dates and at the same times as the gourmet market and Ferris wheel, i.e. until 3 January inclusive.

Sunday Shopping

Opening hours of shops in Colmar on Sundays during the Christmas markets :

  • 30 November

  • 7 December

  • 14 December

  • 21 December

Christmas events & shuttles guide 2025 in the Land of Colmar

Christmas events & shuttles guide 2025 in the Land of Colmar
Colmar christmas Markets 2025 Map

Colmar christmas Markets 2025 Map

The pedestrian area

From 25 november to 29 december
access to downtown Colmar is closed to all vehicles, to facilitate access to the Christmas Markets of Colmar by visitors.

  • from Monday to Thursday: 11 am to 7 pm
  • Friday to Sunday : 10am to 8pm

Paid covered parking spaces near Christmas markets

Parking Mairie
Monday to Saturday: 7:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sundays: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
24/12: 7:00 am to 6:30pm
25/12: 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
26/12: 10:00 am to 9:00 pm
No exit possible after 9:00 pm
 
 

Parking Rapp
24h/24 - 7j/7

Parking Gare/Bleylé
24h/24 - 7j/7
 
PAID PARKING BLEYLÉ + FREE SHUTTLES
from 25 of November to 29 of December
Parking Bleylé <>  Théâtre Municipal
Every 13 minutes
  • Monday to Friday | 9:30 am to 7:30 pm
    Exceptions :
  • 24 December from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm
  • 25 and 26 December: no shuttle service
 
Parking St JosseMonday to Saturday: 7:00 am to 9:00 pm
Sundays: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
24/12: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
25/12 : 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
26/12 : 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Parking Lacarre
Monday to Saturday: 7:00 am to 1:00 am
Sundays: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
24/12: 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
25/12: 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm
26/12: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
 

Park & Ride (3€)
(only the weekends)

Take advantage of a free return bus journey from the Park des Expositions (Avenue de la Foire aux Vins). Car park open on: on: 30 November and 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 December. 3€ per day for the Parking. The bus is free.


SHUTTLE FROM EXHIBITION CENTER :
Exhibition centre <-> 23 Rue Saint Eloi

Saturday | 9:00 am to 11:30 pm First departure at 9am, then every
10 minutes from 9.30am to 9.30pm, and every 20 minutes from 9.30pm (last
departure to the Exhibition Centre: 11.30pm).

Sunday | 09:00 am to 9:10 pm first departure at 9am, then a departure every 10 minutes from 9.30am to 9.10pm (last departure to the Exhibition Centre: 9.10pm).


Exceptions :
 24 December from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm Every 10 minutes


Coach Maps

The Parc des Expositions coach car park is open from Monday 23 November to Sunday 20 December

Information for tourist coaches
WEEKDAYS – MONDAY TO THURSDAY:

Passengers must be dropped off and picked up at the Lacarre car park and on Rue de la Cavalerie.

NEW FOR 2026 > PARKING AT THE EXHIBITION CENTRE IS MANDATORY
After dropping off passengers, drivers must proceed to the Exhibition Centre car park (Avenue de la Foire aux Vins)
Passengers must not be dropped off directly at the Exhibition Centre.

Advance booking prices:

Week: €25 excl. VAT (€30 incl. VAT)
The advance booking link will be published shortly

On-the-day prices:

Week: €29.17 excl. VAT (€35 incl. VAT)


Information for coach operators
Fridays, Saturdays And Sundays

After dropping off passengers at the Lacarre car park or on Rue de la Cavalerie, the coach must park in the Exhibition Centre car park (Avenue de la Foire aux Vins).
Passengers must not be dropped off directly at the Exhibition Centre. Your customers will no longer be able to take the free shuttle bus to the city centre.

Parking is subject to a charge

Advance booking rates:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: €37.50 excl. VAT (€45 incl. VAT)
The advance booking link will be published shortly

On-the-day rates:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: €41.67 excl. VAT (€50 incl. VAT)


From 21 December 2026


The Place Lacarre and rue de la Cavalerie BUS car parks are chargeable.

1 hour

1,50 €

2 hours

3 €

3 hours

4.50 €

4 hours

6 €

5 hours

7,50 €

6 hours

9 €

7 hours

10,50 €

7 hours 45 minutes

12 €

8 hours

35,00 €