Munster Christmas Market

An authentic Christmas in the heart of the Vosges

Munster, a small spa town nestled in the hollow of the Vosges valley that bears its name, offers an exceptional mountain setting for its Christmas market. Dubbed "Christmas Market in the Heart of the Mountains", the event has been completely rethought in recent years to assert a resolutely mountainous identity, far from the hustle and bustle of the large wine-growing towns of the Alsace plain. On the Market Square, dominated by the snow-capped peaks of the Vosges, about thirty beautifully decorated wooden chalets welcome visitors in an intimate and warm atmosphere.

Mountain crafts and Vosges terroir

Artisans and producers from the valley are at the heart of this authentic market. The chalets offer unique handmade creations: handmade Christmas decorations, Advent wreaths, scented candles, carved wooden toys, jewelry, ceramics, and textiles. On the gastronomic side, the specialties of the Munster valley are in the spotlight: the famous Munster soup, prepared according to the recipe of chef Émile Jung, mulled wine with spices, bredele, gingerbread, and farm products from the Hautes Vosges. The AOC Munster cheese, a jewel of the local terroir, is presented in all its forms.

Magical and convivial entertainment

The entertainment program punctuates the entire Advent season with highlights that have made the market famous. The spectacular arrival of Saint Nicholas, rappelling down the facade of a building, is an unforgettable highlight for children. The Advent evenings, with hot chocolate, bring families and visitors together in a warm atmosphere. Christmas concerts, including jazz, resonate in the decorated streets, while nativity scene exhibitions showcase the richness of Alsatian traditions.

The Munster valley, a natural Christmas setting

The Munster valley offers an incomparable natural setting for a mountain Christmas. Surrounded by Vosges peaks covered with fir forests, the town benefits from frequent snowfall in December, which enhances the magic of the event. Visitors can combine discovering the market with marked winter hikes in the surrounding mountains. Since 2022, a Christmas shuttle has connected Colmar to Munster, facilitating access and allowing visitors to discover this mountainous gem without parking worries.

A booming market

Thanks to its renewal strategy and the implementation of shuttles from Colmar, the Munster Christmas market is experiencing growing attendance each year. "It's not crowded, it's human and authentic," say visitors, charmed by this convivial alternative to the overcrowded markets of the big Alsatian cities. The site's accessibility, with wide aisles suitable for people with reduced mobility and three free parking lots, contributes to making Munster an increasingly popular Christmas destination.