Alsace Christmas Markets 2026: Strasbourg, Colmar and the Wine Villages
Alsace Christmas markets 2026: official dates for Strasbourg, Colmar, Eguisheim, Riquewihr and Kaysersberg, crowd tips, where to stay and a 5-day plan.
Christmas markets
Alsace, Germany and Switzerland: dates, the best markets and how to link them by train.
France
Lyon Festival of Lights 2026: Dates, Tips and Where to Stay
Lyon Festival of Lights 2026 runs December 5 to 8. Our local guide to the Fête des Lumières: history, best nights, crowds, hotels and a three-night plan.
France in November: Beaujolais Nouveau, Wine Auctions and the First Markets
France in November 2026: Beaujolais Nouveau on November 19, the Hospices de Beaune auction, first Christmas markets, ski openings and real weather by region.
France in December: Christmas Markets, Lyon's Lights and Ski Openings
France in December 2026: Christmas market dates, Lyon's Fête des Lumières on December 5-8, ski openings, holiday closures and real weather by region.
Germany
Christmas Markets by River Cruise or by Train: An Honest Comparison
Christmas market river cruise vs train: evening markets, docks, water levels, hotels, cost and accessibility compared, with 2026 dates and train routes.
The Best Christmas Markets in Europe: Germany, Alsace and Switzerland, 2026 Dates
Confirmed 2026 dates and hours for Strasbourg, Colmar, Nuremberg, Munich, Dresden, Basel and Montreux, the best week to go, and three routes by train.
Switzerland
Christmas Markets in Switzerland 2026: Basel, Zurich, Montreux and Lucerne
Christmas markets in Switzerland for 2026: official dates and hours for Basel, Zurich, Montreux and Einsiedeln, train times between them and a 7-day route.
Switzerland in November: Above the Fog, Revision Season and First Markets
Switzerland in November 2026: which lifts and trains are closed, how to get above the fog, Christmas market opening dates, Thanksgiving week and prices.
Switzerland in December: Christmas Markets, Escalade and First Snow
Switzerland in December 2026: Christmas market dates by city, the Escalade and Klausjagen, ski-season openings, the Glacier Express return and weather.
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