Colmar Koifhus Indoor Craft Market
Marché de Noël du Koïfhus48°05′ N 7°22′ EColmarfrom Nov 23Seasonal
The Koïfhus market is Colmar's indoor craft market, with about 20 Alsatian makers inside the old customs house, and it suits buyers who want handmade pieces and a break from the cold. Space inside is tight, so a weekend afternoon queue is likely. The 2026 run is 23 November to 29 December (confirmed).
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Colmar Koifhus Indoor Craft Market runs November 23, 2026 to December 29, 2026 · confirmed by the organizer (source)
Advent SundaysGaudete, 13 DecemberChristmas Eve
Dates and hours
- November 23, 2026 to December 29, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Hours · Mon–Thu 11:00–19:00; Fri–Sun 10:00–20:00
- Dec 24, 2026 · 11:00–17:00 (Christmas Eve: early close at 17:00.)
- Dec 25, 2026 · 10:00–20:00 (Open on Christmas Day.)
- Dec 26, 2026 · 10:00–20:00 (Open on 26 December.)
Access and crowds
- Busiest
- Saturdays and Sundays, when the town fills with day-trippers and coach groups.
- Quieter
- Monday to Thursday, and the tourism office publishes a day-by-day attendance forecast on noel-colmar.com.
Inside the Koïfhus, the medieval customs house on Place de l'Ancienne Douane, the tourism office gathers about 20 local craftspeople. Potters, ceramicists, master glassmakers, cabinetmakers, wood sculptors and jewellers share the floor, and the tourism office says they are glad to talk about their craft. It is also the warmest stop in Colmar on a cold night.
Worth knowing
- Bring cash as well as a card for the smaller makers.
Quick answers about Colmar Koifhus Indoor Craft Market
When are the Colmar Christmas markets in 2026?
The Colmar Christmas markets run from Monday 23 November to Tuesday 29 December 2026 (confirmed). They open Monday to Thursday from 11:00 to 19:00 and Friday to Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00, and close at 17:00 on 24 December.
Is there an indoor Christmas market in Colmar?
Yes. The Koïfhus, the old customs house on Place de l'Ancienne Douane, holds an indoor craft market with about 20 Alsatian makers from 23 November to 29 December 2026.
When does Colmar Koifhus Indoor Craft Market open in 2026?
Colmar Koifhus Indoor Craft Market opens on November 23, 2026 and closes on December 29, 2026. Those dates are confirmed by the organizer.
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