Recently, we've made a day trip to Strasbourg to check out the world-famous Christmas market. Have you heard about it? Probably you did! In this blog post we'd like to give you the answer if it is worth to visit THIS Christmas market in Europe and show you, of course, some photos from our trip. Enjoy!
Strasbourg Christmas Market - To Go or Not to Go?
In order to make the decision easier for you, we've listed some arguments that speak for the Christmas market and some that simply don't :) Let's have a look:
Why Go?
- it's the oldest Christmas market in Europe (first held in 1570)
- there are more than 4 different Christmas markets in the city
- the typical Strasbourg houses are an eye-catcher -> a beautiful city!
- the stalls offer great Christmas shopping
- sipping mulled wine (vin chaud) is lots of fun
- tasting delicious Christmas food -> bretzels, ginger bread, spiced biscuits etc.
- it's a great atmosphere
Why Not to Go?
- too touristy
- garishly decorated buildings
- potential safety issues
Is It Worth It?
If you swallow the fact that there will be lots of tourists and many policemen walking around due to safety precautions then Strasbourg is a trip worth it! It's also not a very expensive city such as Zurich or Oslo. In our opinion, the city is also quite a beauty with its river, French-styled houses, cathedrals, small cafes, restaurants and shops! But hey, if Christmas markets are not your thing, why not visiting it in summer?
When to Go?
This year the Strasbourg Christmas market runs from 24 November to 24 December.
How to Access it?
You can fly to Paris and then drive 4 hours to Strasbourg. There is also a high-speed train from Paris (TGV) which brings you in 2 h and 20 min to the city. Another option is to fly to Zurich or Basel and then to take the Flixbus to Strasbourg (exactly what we did).
Where to Stay
If you're looking for a luxury accommodation, we'd suggest to check into the Boutique Hotel des XV. For a budget place to stay, we recommend to book the Studio Menagerie.
Photo Diary - Strasbourg Christmas Market
Enjoy the pics from the Christmas Market in Strasbourg!
Celebrating 5 years of living in Switzerland, 12 years together and Jerry's recent birthday:
Wondering what camera we use to make these photos? Here's the link.
...Apart from the Christmas Market...
it's really a picturesque city. I can imagine visiting this city also in the summer months.
Let the photos speak for themselves..
Hopefully you could make yourself a picture how the Christmas market in Strasbourg with all its rough edges and flaws looks like.
Have you been to Strasbourg? Did you visit the Christmas market? Leave a comment below!
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