Strasbourg & Colmar Christmas Market with Overnight Stay

The spirit of Christmas in Alsace, France's fairytale land, on 5–6 December – a dream weekend with Big Bus Europa!

Impressions

Duration: 2 days / 1 night
Next departure: Sat, 5 December 2026
Country: France
Departs from: Dortmund; +3

We are heading to Alsace, the Christmas heart of Europe, to write the most magical story of winter together! An enchanting weekend escape that stretches from the giant fir trees and the sparkling, cinnamon-scented streets of Strasbourg, the "Capital of Christmas", to the postcard-perfect lanes of Colmar, which resembles a gingerbread town.
Far from the rush of ordinary tours, with the comfort of one overnight stay and the luxury of travelling with Big Bus Europa, your place in this heart-warming winter tale is already waiting!

Tour highlights

Christmas market in Strasbourg
Strasbourg Cathedral
Christmas market in Colmar
La Petite Venise in the lights

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival & Strasbourg
We set off at night from our designated departure points and, after a comfortable journey, arrive in Strasbourg, regarded as the capital of France and of Christmas. We give you free time around the historic city centre (Grande Île), the magnificent Strasbourg Cathedral and the giant Christmas tree on Place Kléber. In the traditional chalets set up all over the city you can taste local specialities and shop for gifts. After our free time, transfer to our comfortable hotel in the region and check-in. Overnight at our hotel.
Day 2
Colmar
In the morning we complete our check-out at the hotel and set off for Colmar, the most romantic Christmas town in Europe. After a journey of about an hour, we stop for photos in Colmar's streets, which look as though they came straight out of an animation studio. We give you ample free time to explore the city around the "La Petite Venise" (Little Venice) quarter, among decorated historic houses and the songs of children's choirs. After the free time, with heart-warming and wonderful memories, we begin our return journey to Germany. In the evening or night hours we bring you back to the points where we picked you up and conclude our tour – until we meet again on another Big Bus Europa journey.