Christmas in Obernai

Christmas in Obernai, a whole month of festivities!

noel_obernai Far from the crowds of the big cities, Obernai, in its setting, relies on authenticity and conviviality. This is what visitors remember; Alsatians will say that it is "so heimlich" ....
This word sums up the atmosphere in the city, especially after dark: the warmth and magic of a true Alsatian Christmas...

In addition to the Christmas Food and Crafts Market, concerts, storytelling walks and other activities punctuate the Advent season.

From Friday 27 November to Thursday 31 December 2026

The Christmas Market: the flagship event

chalet_noel_obernai_alsace The 45 chalets on 5 squares of the Christmas Market of Gastronomy and Crafts invite you to meet passionate craftsmen with real know-how. A great opportunity to taste local products: foie gras, gingerbread, salted meats, bredeles, Alsace wine, jams, Christmas beer... and to decorate your festive tables. The designers offer something to decorate the tree or to please your loved ones: hanging baskets, ceramics, wooden objects, blown glass balls...

A local speciality not to be missed: the tasting of mulled wine around the winegrowers' cauldron, as much for its unique taste (based on white wine and spices) as for the atmosphere that reigns there!

Open every day
from Friday 27 November to Thursday 31 December 2026
Sunday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays, extension until 9pm
24 and 31 December from 10am to 4pm
Closed on 25 December

Discover the world of georges ratkoff

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Georges Ratkoff, nicknamed “the painter of happy Alsace”, was born in 1942. Trained as an engineer, he possesses a poet's sensibility and soul that enable him to capture the beauty and gentle way of life of Alsace in his watercolors. His work highlights the picturesque landscapes and timeless charm of this region.

Come and discover her poetic universe and her works exhibited outdoors at the Cour Athic, where her art comes to life in an immersive and inspiring atmosphere.

Cour Athic
From 27 November to 31 December 2026

EXHIBITION OF Crips

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The Church of Saints Peter and Paul is hosting a major exhibition of nativity scenes, each highlighting a specific region or country. For this edition, the spotlight is on Belgium!
Since the late 19th century, the art of the nativity scene has become firmly established in Belgium. Specialized workshops known as “sainteries” have sprung up in Ghent, Namur, Liège, Verviers, and Brussels, mass-producing small, molded and painted plaster figurines inspired by Italian craftsmanship, with each workshop developing its own unique color palette using pigments mixed with linseed oil. This unique exhibition invites you to discover these works from across the country, showcasing a remarkable diversity of techniques and craftsmanship: ceramics, marquetry, clay, coil-built pottery, wrought iron, and more.
This exhibition is part of the Noëlies Nativity Scene Trail.

Church of Saints Peter and Paul
From Friday, November 27 to Thursday, December 31, 2026
Every day from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., except during religious services
Opening at 2 p.m. on Decmber 4, 18 and 31

Christmas exhibition : A Journey to the Heart
of a Miniature Christmas Village

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Be enchanted by a magical display of exceptional detail created by the Weber family of Meistratzheim: dozens of tiny houses, lifelike scenes, and sparkling lights will make the eyes of young and old alike light up.
Hours are the same as last year; dates are the same as the Christmas market.

Belfry Exhibition Hall, place du Beffroi

Open every day
from Friday 27 November to Thursday 31 December 2026
Every day from 10am to 7pm
24 and 31 December from 10am to 4pm
Closed on 25 December

Christmas Concerts in the Land of Saint Odile

concert_noel Every year, the Pays de Sainte Odile mobilises for a good cause through a series of high quality concerts organised in the churches of the different villages.

Santa's mailbox

Young and old alike will be able to make their list of gifts and wishes to Father Christmas by writing him a nice letter and dropping it in the big letterbox located on the Place de l'Étoile.

THE TREASURE HUNT

À Obernai, profitez de la magie de Noël tout en partant à la recherche d'un trésor ! Énigmes, rébus, indices, vous aideront à dénicher les secrets de la ville... Une récompense est à la clé pour ceux et celles qui auront trouvé le nom du trésor ! Parcours de 2km, durée environ 1h30.

FREE CHRISTMAS Shuttle

From the town's peripheral car parks and the VVF campsite, take advantage of the free Pass'O shuttles to get to the Obernai Christmas Market at weekends.
Pass'O to get to the city centre at weekends for the Obernai Christmas Market.