Christmas in Colmar: a warm and friendly atmosphere
Colmar has a special place all its own as part of Alsace's Christmas traditions. Here, visitors can discover the fairytale world of this town of art and history, whose incredible architectural heritage provides the perfect backdrop for the Christmas celebrations! Colmar bids you a warm welcome as it offers you all the splendour of its illuminated pedestrianised streets as you discover its five Christmas markets set up around the Place des Dominicains, the Petite Venise (Little Venice), and the Koïfhus. Deliberately designed as a lively entertainment feature, the Christmas decorations combine with the unusual night-time illuminations of the old town. A huge range of attractions help to make Christmas in Colmar truly unique, including concerts, storytelling, Father Christmas' giant letterbox, and an illuminated ice skating rink in Place Rapp. In times gone by, employees working for the town would soak the square in water which later naturally froze over to form a natural skating rink.
27/11/2010 - 31/12/2010
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Christmas markets (Place des Dominicains-Place de l'Ancienne Douane-Place Jeanne d'Arc-Koïfhus)About fifty chalets nestle under the stained glass windows of the Dominicans. Open on the 21st November from noon to 7.00 pm. Closed on 12.25. At 5pm on 12.24 and 12.31. At 8pm on 12/26. Colmar |
27/11/2010 - 31/12/2010
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Children's Christmas Market - Little VeniceThe Christmas Market of the Children of Little Venice : In the immediate vicinity of the picturesque district of Little Venice, this place accomodates this Market of Christmas, in a fantastic natural decoration emphasized by the light. Closed on ... Colmar |
27/11/2010 - 31/12/2010
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Christmas market - Place Ancienne DouaneThe Christmas Market of the place of the Former Customs House. This pretty place of Old Colmar which accomodates 41 little chalets harmoniously laid out around the Schwendi Fountain, is located at with dimensions of Koïfhus or ' Former Customs ... Colmar |
27/11/2010 - 31/12/2010
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Mechanical cribMechanical crib animated by automatons. Closed on 12.25, the 12.24 & 12.31 at 5pm, 12.26 at 8pm. Colmar |
27/11/2010 - 31/12/2010
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Christmas Market - KoïfhusThe Market in the Koïfhus. The whole of the prestigious building shelters a Market dedicated to the objects and gifts of yesterday and today. Glass Masters, cabinetmakers, wood-carvers, hatters, jewellers of art, propose objects of craft industry ... Colmar |
27/11/2010 - 31/12/2010
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Christmas Market - Place Jeanne d'ArcMarket of Christmas having about thirty little chalets. A market of products authentic, craft industry, soil and produced of Alsace essentially. Closed on 12.25th. At 5pm on 12/24th and 12/31st. At 8pm on 12/26th. Colmar |
27/11/2010 - 31/12/2010
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Nocturnal guided Tours - Magie de NoëlAt night, let you charm by the Magic of Christmas. With through the fairy-like decorations of the illuminated historical center, of the traditions of Alsatian Christmas... every evening at 6 pm except the 24,25 & 12.31 at 11 am. Visit in French Colmar |
27/11/2010 - 02/01/2011
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Christmas ice-skating rinkLarge skating rink of 800m² with Christmas decorations. Colmar |
02/12/2010 - 24/12/2010
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Christmas tree marketLarge Market of the Christmas trees, with a very large variety, more than 10 000 firtrees different of quality. Opening from the 26/30 to the 12/23 from 9am to 7pm, and the 12/24 from 9am to 5 pm. Colmar |
26/12/2010
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Night orienteering raceDiscover the historical patrimony of Colmar by night. Open to everybody, little children and `handisport` included. Start of the race : 4:30pm Colmar |
