10 Enchanting Things to Do in Strasbourg: The Capital of Christmas Over the Holidays

Experience the World's Oldest Christmas Market in Style

Exploring Strasbourg, all decked out for Christkindelsmärik. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @HarshLight

Strasbourg's famed Christkindelsmärik, Europe's oldest Christmas market, is the heartbeat of holiday cheer and enchantment. Each year, the town transforms into a winter wonderland, lined with hundreds of charming stalls offering artisanal crafts, savory treats, and mulled wine. Wander through the centuries-old market with a mug of glühwein in hand, savoring the magic of each light-filled nook and cobblestone cranny, from handmade ornaments to aromatic gingerbread, making memories you'll treasure long after the holidays end.

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