Eguisheim
48°03′ N 7°18′ EVillagePop. 1,729Alsace
Eguisheim suits travellers who want a small village market of about 30 makers close to Colmar, and its one catch is a three-day closure from 24 to 26 December. The 2026 market runs from 27 November to 30 December (confirmed).
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Who should base here
Eguisheim suits a quiet stay among the vineyards just south of Colmar, and its market of about 30 makers runs to 30 December 2026.
Things to do in Eguisheim
Eguisheim holds the Villes et Villages de Noël label, and the tourism office keeps its market to about 30 craftspeople in the medieval lanes. On weekdays before 11 December the stalls open at noon, so a weekend morning or a mid-December weekday gives you the longest day.
Worth knowing
- Pair Eguisheim with Turckheim's night watchman on the same evening.
Quick answers about Eguisheim
When is the Eguisheim Christmas market 2026?
The Eguisheim Christmas market runs from 27 November to 30 December 2026 (confirmed), closed on 24, 25 and 26 December. It opens at 10:00 most days and closes at 19:00.
Is Eguisheim a good place to stay?
Eguisheim suits a quiet stay among the vineyards just south of Colmar, and its market of about 30 makers runs to 30 December 2026.
Within 12 km
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