Turckheim Night Watchman's Round
La ronde du veilleur de nuit de Turckheim48°05′ N 7°17′ EFolk customDec 1, 2026Seasonal
Turckheim's night watchman suits anyone staying near Colmar who wants a free Alsatian custom after the markets shut. He walks the town in period costume at 21:00 every evening from 1 to 30 December 2026 (confirmed), except 24 and 25 December.
Dates and hours
- December 1, 2026 to December 30, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Hours · Mon–Sun 21:00–22:30
- Dec 24, 2026 · closed (No round on Christmas Eve.)
- Dec 25, 2026 · closed (No round on Christmas Day.)
The watchman wears period dress with a tricorn hat and carries a halberd, a lantern and a horn. He starts from the Corps de Garde on Place Turenne, tells stories of the town along the way and sings his calls in Alsatian. The Société d'Histoire Wickram organizes the rounds.
Worth knowing
- Wait at the Corps de Garde on Place Turenne a few minutes before 21:00.
Quick answers about Turckheim Night Watchman's Round
When does the Turckheim night watchman walk?
Turckheim's night watchman sets off at 21:00 every evening from 1 to 30 December 2026, except 24 and 25 December. The round is free and starts from the Corps de Garde on Place Turenne.
What are the opening hours of Turckheim Night Watchman's Round?
Turckheim Night Watchman's Round keeps these hours: Mon–Sun 21:00–22:30.