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The Haguenau Christmas market opens on Friday 20 November 2026 and runs until Wednesday 30 December, except on Christmas Day. The town council announces around 70 wooden chalets, family activities and several parades in the old town. As a result, Haguenau starts the season a week before Strasbourg. Here are the dates, daily opening hours, highlights and travel tips.
Haguenau is a town in northern Alsace, about 30 kilometres north of Strasbourg, close to the German border. Its market is smaller than the famous ones in Strasbourg or Colmar. However, that is exactly its appeal: you get the Alsatian Christmas atmosphere without the huge crowds.
When does the Haguenau Christmas market open in 2026?
According to an article published by Haguenau town council on 2 November, the chalets are open from Friday 20 November to Wednesday 30 December 2026. The market shuts on Friday 25 December. The local tourist office (the public body that promotes the area) also confirms the 20 November start date.
Opening hours, day by day
- Monday: 2pm to 7pm;
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday: 10am to 7pm;
- Friday and Saturday: 10am to 8pm;
- special hours: 4pm to 8pm on Friday 20 November, 10am to 4pm on Thursday 24 December and 2pm to 8pm on Saturday 26 December;
- closed on Friday 25 December.
So Monday morning is the only time the market is shut each week. In contrast, weekends offer an extra hour in the evening.
Haguenau Christmas market highlights in 2026
Beyond the chalets, the council lists several events. First, Saint Nicholas will visit on Sunday 6 December; in eastern France he is a major figure of the festive season. Next, a parade of illuminated vehicles takes place on Sunday 13 December. Finally, a closing parade takes place on Wednesday 30 December.
In addition, a treasure hunt starts on 21 November, and the route is available from the tourist office. According to the tourist office listing published by Unidivers, the chalets are spread over several squares and a 1900-style carousel stands on Place de la République. The pages we checked do not give carousel prices.
How many chalets are there?
The council announces “around 70 chalets”, while the tourist office listing mentions “about sixty”. Either way, everything is within walking distance in the historic centre. Entry to the market is free, according to the Festivals en France website, although some rides may charge a fee.
How to get to the Haguenau Christmas market
By car, the nearest car park listed by the council is Vieille Île, with 290 spaces and the first hour free. However, it fills up quickly at weekends in December. By bus, the local Ritmo network stops at Barberousse or Médiathèque.
By train, regional TER trains link Strasbourg with Haguenau station. According to Festivals en France, the journey takes about 25 minutes and the market is around ten minutes on foot from the station. Therefore, Haguenau is an easy day trip from Strasbourg. Our guide to French Christmas markets in 2026 lists other dates, and our Kaysersberg guide covers another Alsatian favourite.
Who to contact
For practical information, contact the Office de tourisme du Pays de Haguenau, 1 place Joseph-Thierry, phone +33 3 88 06 59 99 (website visithaguenau.alsace). It also hands out the Christmas brochure and the treasure-hunt route. Craftspeople who want to exhibit are referred to the Maison des associations, the town’s hub for local clubs and charities.
Haguenau Christmas market: key takeaways
- Dates: Friday 20 November to Wednesday 30 December 2026, closed on 25 December.
- Hours: mostly 10am to 7pm, 10am to 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, 2pm to 7pm on Mondays.
- Around 70 chalets in the old town, according to the council.
- Highlights: Saint Nicholas on 6 December, illuminated vehicle parade on 13 December, closing parade on 30 December.
- Getting there: Vieille Île car park (first hour free), Ritmo buses, TER trains from Strasbourg.
Sources: Haguenau town council and its homepage; Haguenau tourist office; Unidivers event listing; Festivals en France (train access), checked on 15 November 2026. Read this article in French: Marché de Noël de Haguenau 2026. Featured photo: Leonhard Niederwimmer / Unsplash.
