Riquewihr
48°10′ N 7°18′ EVillagePop. 999Alsace
Riquewihr suits travellers based in Colmar who want a walled wine village dressed in Christmas lights, and its market ends early, on 20 December 2026. The market runs every day from 27 November (confirmed).
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Who should base here
Riquewihr is a walled wine village whose old houses have come through the centuries intact, and its market runs every day from 27 November to 20 December 2026.
Things to do in Riquewihr
Riquewihr has kept its architecture and its heritage for centuries, and at Christmas thousands of lights cover the facades and monuments. Park outside at the weekend: the Perles de Noël park-and-ride in Hunawihr costs €10 a car with the shuttle included.
Worth knowing
- Ride the line 16 bus from Colmar on a weekday, when the lanes are calmer.
Quick answers about Riquewihr
Is Riquewihr worth visiting at Christmas?
Yes, before 20 December. The Riquewihr Christmas market runs every day from 27 November to 20 December 2026, and the village lights its facades and monuments for the season.
Is Riquewihr a good place to stay?
Riquewihr is a walled wine village whose old houses have come through the centuries intact, and its market runs every day from 27 November to 20 December 2026.
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