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Christmas In Alsace


The magic of Christmas in Colmar and Thann, first of all there’s the ambiance of the Old Town, illuminated and decorated like a fairy tale : a historic setting made magical by the Christmas illuminations which, in this festive period, blend harmoniously with the wonderful lighting designed to enhance the town’s heritage, and lay a soothing aura of light over the centre of Thann. The whole town is decorated like a dream to turn the old centre into a veritable open-air theatre where the warm Christmas mood envelops the heart of the town.
Every year, the Thannois and Colmarians play a major role in the creation of a special Christmas atmosphere via a joyful contest of decorations.
The magic of Christmas , it is also the tradition of gifts, Christmas shopping and Christmas boxes : that you can take all the time in the world to explore. First of all the Christmas markets, one is devoted entirely to children.
The magic of Christmas , it is also a multitude of events: exhibitions, conferences, concerts, fairy tales and other open air events which, from Advent to the New Year, punctuate the Festive Season .
The magic of Christmas, it is also in Colmar the place Rapp and in Thann the Collegiale (build 1000 years ago) place draped in a playful and fairy tale ambiance : in the midst of a winter wonderland scattered with snowy Christmas trees and chalets, you will be delighted to discover an illuminated ice rink and a ski jump for the greater pleasure of young and old alike.
The magic of Christmas , it is also a multitude of  culinary specialities, amongst which are numerous sugary pleasures, that fills the window displays of specialist shops and delights young and old alike on the stalls of the Christmas markets…