What will the Advent markets be like in Mulhouse? Program and important information in one place

If you’ve already visited the Christmas markets in Strasbourg and Colmar and are looking for another fantastic festive experience in Alsace, consider heading to Mulhouse.

As the second most populous city in the region, Mulhouse offers a Christmas market that should not be missed.

Celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2020, the Mulhouse Christmas market has grown from a small event into one of Alsace’s most popular Christmas markets, alongside those in Strasbourg and Colmar.

During Advent, over 1.5 million visitors visit Mulhouse each year to enjoy its enchanting Christmas atmosphere.

Christmas markets in Mulhouse at Place de la Réunion.

Mulhouse turns into a fairytale town full of lights and scents at Christmas. Traditional Christmas markets, known for their uniqueness in the form of charming decorations, local specialties, and attractions for young and old, will take place on Réunion Square.

What can you look forward to?

• unique textile decoration, which is typical for the city of Mulhouse; you can admire Christmas fabrics that are inspired by local traditions and give the markets a unique visual style that you won’t find anywhere else
• authentic Alsatian atmosphere, which is full of hospitality and tradition, where local producers offer handmade ornaments, handicrafts, and products reflecting the spirit of the Alsatian region
• gastronomic experiences in the form of Alsatian specialties such as gingerbread, pretzels, sausages, tarte flambée, Alsatian onion cake with bacon, and of course, hot mulled wine
• cultural program, which includes concerts, theater performances, and craft workshops where they can make gifts and small souvenirs adults and children
• attractions for children, such as games, carousels, or meeting Santa
• special Christmas products from Mulhouse Christmas fabrics, which are a beautiful and original souvenir of this unforgettable visit

The market around the St. Etienne Temple

Initially, the Christmas market only occupied the square. Over the last couple of years, it has been extended to the streets around the St. Etienne Temple: rue de la Lanterne, rue Roger Jacquel, and Place Lambert.

87 wooden chalets make up the Christmas market, including 25 dedicated to food and beverages.

The rich fabric of the Christmas market

The Mulhouse Christmas market is themed on rich fabric. Each December, fabric decorates the market, making it different from any other market. It is not by chance that Mulhouse uses extensively rich fabric in an extravagant way! In the past, the city was known for its powerful textile industry and the city hosts a renowned Textile museum.

Why visit the city of Mulhouse at Christmas?

Mulhouse is a city in the heart of Alsace, known for its rich textile tradition dating back to the 18th century. Thanks to the development of the textile industry, the city became one of the leading centers for the production of colored fabrics in France. 

The city became especially famous for its unique fabric prints, which were exported all over the world. Today, this tradition is still alive, not only through the Museum of Printed Textiles but also within the framework of the Christmas markets. Mulhouse is decorated every year at this time with special Christmas fabrics designed to celebrate this glorious textile past.

You can experience the Advent markets in Mulhouse right now. See what it looks like at some of France’s most beautiful Christmas markets.

Marché de Noël de Mulhouse | Ville de Mulhouse

Visit the Advent markets in Mulhouse and discover the unique Christmas magic you won’t find anywhere else. Touch the local history and get to know the traditions. Don’t forget to enjoy the great food and specialties that are typical for the region.