Strasbourg Marche OFF
Le marché OFF48°35′ N 7°44′ EStrasbourgfrom Nov 27Dates projectedSeasonal
The Marché OFF on Place Grimmeissen is Strasbourg's alternative market for ethical gifts, vintage finds and organic food, and it suits repeat visitors and anyone tired of the main squares. It is small and sits at the far edge of Petite France, so it takes a short detour. It opens with the rest of Strasbourg on Friday 27 November 2026 (confirmed), and the 24 December close is projected.
Strasbourg Marche OFF runs November 27, 2026 to December 24, 2026 · projected from past years (source)
Advent SundaysGaudete, 13 DecemberChristmas Eve
Dates and hours
- November 27, 2026 to December 24, 2026Projected from past yearssourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
- November 26, 2025 to December 24, 2025Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Hours · Mon–Sun 11:30–21:00
- Nov 27, 2026 · 14:00–21:00 (Opening day: the chalets open at 14:00.)
- Dec 24, 2026 · 11:30–18:00 (Christmas Eve: the chalets close at 18:00.)
Access and crowds
- Toilets
- Free public toilets sit across the Grande Île, several of them accessible, and the free Ici Toilettes app maps them.
- Getting around
- The Safe Zone lends noise-cancelling headphones, blankets and stress balls to visitors with disabilities, and a parents' space with a changing table is free on request. The Place Kléber info chalet lends wheelchairs and walkers against an ID document.
- Busiest
- Friday evenings and weekends are the densest, and the city's own advice adds Wednesday afternoons.
- Quieter
- Mondays and Tuesdays are calmest, and so is any morning soon after the 11:30 opening.
The city started the Marché OFF in 2015 for social and solidarity economy groups, and the 2025 edition marked its tenth year. Containers and geodesic domes hold vintage furniture, customised clothes, second-hand toys, books and organic food. Upcycling workshops run through the season.
Visitors who need calm are looked after here. The Safe Zone lends sensory kit to people with disabilities, and a parents' space has a microwave, a changing table and a comfortable chair. Both are free on request.
Worth knowing
- Come on a Tuesday evening for the music aperitif with local labels and Alsace producers, from 18:00 to 20:00.
Quick answers about Strasbourg Marche OFF
When are the Strasbourg Christmas markets in 2026?
Strasbourg's Christmas markets open on Friday 27 November 2026, from 14:00 on the first day (confirmed). The city has not published the last day yet. Past seasons ended on 24 December, so that end date is projected.
When does Strasbourg Marche OFF open in 2026?
Strasbourg Marche OFF hasn't published its 2026 dates yet. If it follows its usual pattern it opens on November 27, 2026 and closes on December 24, 2026, and we'll print the organizer's dates as soon as they appear.
How much is the mug deposit at Strasbourg Marche OFF?
The deposit on a mug at Strasbourg Marche OFF was €1 each (2026). You get it back when you return the mug, or keep the mug instead.
In the journal and guides
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When is the Strasbourg Christmas market in 2026?
The city has confirmed Friday 27 November for the opening. The last day is still unpublished, and past seasons ended on Christmas Eve.