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Christmas Markets
wonderful moments

Christmas Markets
in the Upper Rhine Valley
At Christmas time, the
Upper Rhine Valley comes
alive with the spirit of the
season. The region, which
extends across Germany,
France and Switzerland,
is home to countless
Christmas markets that
offer something special for
everyone.
This brochure provides
an overview of 24 of
the area’s most beloved
Christmas markets for unforgettable
holiday trips.
Starting in late November, Christmas markets
dot the landscape of the Upper Rhine Valley
region.
A beloved tradition across Europe, Christmas
markets set off the holiday season by drawing
vendors and visitors to the lighted streets and
decorated squares of the continent’s most
enchanting cities.
Why not try a cup of warm mulled wine, a
gingerbread treat or one of the region’s other
culinary delights? How about some last-minute
Christmas shopping at an artisan boutique or
crafts stand?
Experience all the Upper Rhine Valley has to
offer through a mix of entertainment, cultural
events and seasonal offerings suitable for the
young and the young at heart.
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index ....................................... 3
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Rhodt ........................ 4
landau .................... 5
rheinzabern . ......... 6
bruchsal ................ 7
kandel ...................... 8
wissembourg ....... 9
karlsruhe .............. 10
durlach .................. 11
rastatt ..................... 12
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colmar ..................... 18
freiburg . .................. 19
ravennaschlucht 20
wesserling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
ecomusÉe ............... 22
mulhouse ............... 23
lörrach ................... 24
basel .......................... 25
liestal ....................... 26
st. ursanne ........... 27
Incomer package . .......... 28
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haguenau ............. 13
baden-baden ......... 14
strasbourg .......... 15
gengenbach ......... 16
copyrights . ........................ 30
map.......................................... 31
partners .............................. 32
contacts ............................. 34
14 ribeauvillÉ . ............. 17 getting there. .................... 35
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Rhodt . ......................................
This village offers a charming holiday atmosphere.
Enjoy the Christmas market,
holiday events and various open houses
at wineries and restaurants. Get around
using the Christmas shuttle or find your
way around via the “Rhodter angels.”
Rhodter Advent
www.rhodt.de
Location:
Whole village of Rhodt
No entry fee
HIGHLIGHTS
· Market in various houses,
yards and wine cellars
· Free shuttle train
· Cultural events in the
evenings
· ‚Xmas Tree Show‘
· Largest illuminated nativity
scene in Europe
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landau ...................................
The Thomas Nast Nicholas Market is an
arts and crafts fair known far beyond
the borders of the region. Thomas Nast
was born in Landau in 1840, and went
on to become one of America’s most
well-known caricature artists.
Kunsthandwerklicher
Thomas-Nast-Nikolausmarkt
www.landau-tourismus.de
Location:
Rathausplatz Landau
No entry fee
HIGHLIGHTS
· Arts and crafts tents with
performing artists
· Children‘s Christmas
bakery
· Original mulled wines from
the local winegrowers
· Large nativity scene
· Old-fashioned carousel
Nearest Train Station:
Edenkoben, 5km;
from there with Palatinate
bus to Rhodt
Nearest Airport:
Frankfurt/Main, 120 km
PAID
FREE
12/08 - 12/09/2012
12/15 - 12/16/2012
Sat. 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
12/07 - 12/08/2013
12/14 - 12/15/2013
11/29 - 12/20/2012
Mon. - Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
11/28 - 12/22/2013
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PAID
COACH
Nearest Train Station:
Landau main station,
900 m
Nearest Airport:
Frankfurt/Main,
125 km

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RHEINZABERN ........................
The historical Christmas market in
Rheinzabern, also known as the „Anneresl
Market,“ is one of the most famous
attractions the village has to offer.
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BRUCHSAL . ...............................
Visit our Christmas market in Bruchsal
where you can enjoy an interesting
cultural program, taste wonderful delicacies
and choose from a variety of
Christmas gifts.
Historical Christmas Market Rheinzabern
www.anneresl.de
Location:
In the area around St. Michael‘s church
No entry fee
Bruchsal Christmas Market
www.bruchsal-erleben.de
Location:
Otto-Oppenheimer-Platz and Kübelmarkt
No entry fee
HIGHLIGHTS
· “Anneresl“ - handing out apples
and nuts
· Charming path featuring small
wooden challets around the church
· Art and culture exhibition in the
town hall
HIGHLIGHTS
· “Schlossweihnacht“ - Christmas
market around the baroque palace
12/13 - 12/17/2012
Nearest Train Station:
Rheinzabern
Nearest Airport:
Baden-Baden/Karlsruhe, 50 km
11/30 - 12/02/2012
Fri. - Sat. 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sun. 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
11/28 - 12/23/2012
Mon. - Sun. 12:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
PAID
COACH
Nearest Train Station:
Bruchsal
Nearest Airport:
Karlsruhe/
Baden-Baden,
65 km
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kandel ....................................
The traditional Christmas market in Kandel
is set up around the church of St.
George and promises to get you feeling
festive in no time with handmade gifts
and warming mulled wine (“Glühwein“).
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wISSEMBOURG .....................
30 chalets offering local products and
traditional handicrafts draw visitors to
the area near the abbey at the town
center where they can warm themselves
by the “solidarity“ fire.
Christkindelmarkt Kandel
www.suedpfalz-tourismus-kandel.de
Location:
St. Georgs church, Kandel
No entry fee
Wissembourg Christmas Market
www.ot-wissembourg.fr
Location:
Near the abbey in Wissembourg
No entry fee
HIGHLIGHTS
· Wooden chalets selling
gifts like handmade
ceramics, jewelry and
candles
· Christmas train for children
· Festive concerts and shows
every weekend
HIGHLIGHTS
· Enchanting location
· “Legendary“ encounters
every Sunday
· Cozy atmosphere of a
small market
Nearest Train Station:
Kandel
FREE
12/01 - 12/23/2012
Sat. - Sun.1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
12/01 - 12/23/2012
Sat. - Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
FREE
Nearest Train Station:
Wissembourg
Nearest Airport:
Baden-Baden/Karlsruhe,
45 km
PAID
Nearest Airport:
Strasbourg, 80 km
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COACH

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kARLSRUHE .............................
More than 100 decorated booths on
the Marktplatz and Friedrichsplatz invite
the visitors to stroll, to take a rest and
to enjoy the peaceful and pleasant atmosphere.
Christmas City Karlsruhe
www.karlsruhe.de/maerkte
www.weihnachtsstadt-karlsruhe.de
Location:
Marktplatz and Friedrichsplatz
No entry fee
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DURLACH . .................................
Campfire, candle light, jugglers, blacksmiths
and a hog roast - all that and more
can be found at the medieval Christmas
market of Durlach.
Medieval Christmas Market Karlsruhe-Durlach
www.weihnachtsmarkt.durlacher.de
Location:
Karlsburg in Durlach
No entry fee
HIGHLIGHTS
· “Flying Santa“ - Christmas show of
high-wire circus artists
· Choirs perform the most beautiful
christmas carols
· Together with the “Stadtwerke Eiszeit“, a
big open-air ice skating rink, festive
illumination and christmas events in
the cultural institutions, the Christkindles
market forms the Christmas City Karlsruhe.
HIGHLIGHTS
· Arranged in front of the historic and
beautiful Karlsburg
· Special entertainment with music and
dance performances
· Jugglers, blacksmiths and craftsmen
present arts and crafts and medieval
customs
· Gastronomic specialities
Nearest Train Station:
Karlsruhe Main Station,
tram station “Marktplatz“
PAID
11/29 - 12/23/2012
Mon. - Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thurdays till 10:00 p.m.
11/29 - 12/23/2012
Mon. - Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursdays till 10:00 p.m.
FREE
Nearest Train Station:
Durlach station, tram station
“Durlach Schlossplatz“
Nearest Airport:
Baden-Baden/Karlsruhe,
40 km
COACH
Late Night Shopping
12/08/2012 Saturday
till midnight
PAID
COACH
Nearest Airport:
Baden-Baden/Karlsruhe,
40 km
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RASTATT ....................................
Framed by the church and the city hall,
the Christmas market invites its visitors to
experience the Baroque city in a festive
light. More than 30 stands offer mulled
wine, sweets and traditional crafts.
Rastatt Christmas Market
www.rastatt.de
Location:
Market place in the inner city
No entry fee
HIGHLIGHTS
· Christmas shows
· Musicians and bands
· Storytellers and authors
from the region
· Lovely traditional
handicrafts
· Visit by St. Nicholas on
the 6 th of December
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HAGUENAU . ............................
Immersed in a festive atmosphere enhanced
by the aromas of traditional foods,
the Christmas market in Haguenau offers
Christmas gifts, an artisan market,
concerts, exhibitions, Santa‘s house and
much more.
Haguenau Christmas Market
www.tourisme-haguenau-potiers.com
Location:
Place Joseph Thierry and Cours de la
Décapole (pedestrian area)
No entry fee
HIGHLIGHTS
· Aquatic show: water and
light show every day at
nightfall
· The Santa Claus chalet:
pictures and candy with
Santa on Wednesday,
Saturday and Sunday
afternoons
Nearest Train Station:
800 m
Nearest Airport:
Baden-Baden/Karlsruhe,
10 km
FREE
PAID
COACH
11/30 - 12/19/2012
Mon. - Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
11/25 - 12/30/2012
Mon. - Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Nearest Train Station:
Haguenau, 600 m
Nearest Airport:
Strasbourg, 47 km,
Baden-Baden/Karlsruhe,
42 km
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FREE
PAID
COACH

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baden-baden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
One of the most charming Christmas
markets in Europe awaits you with more
than 100 romantic little stands in a festive
atmosphere illuminated by thousands
of shimmering Christmas lights.
Baden-Baden Christmas Market
www.baden-baden.com
Location:
In front of the Kurhaus
No entry fee
HIGHLIGHTS
· Spectacular visit by Santa Claus
in a hot-air balloon
· Christmas shopping at over 100
festively decorated stands
· “Himmelsbühne“ (Heavens Stage) -
daily program with live music
and performances
· Church-Window Avenue
· “Living navity“ - life-sized nativity set
STRASBOURG .........................
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Strasbourg Christmas Market is the oldest
in France and one of the oldest in
Europe! 300 wooden chalets are set up
throughout the city, and concerts treat
visitors to the beauty of traditional Christmas
carols.
Strasbourg, Capital of Christmas
www.noel.strasbourg.eu
Location:
Various locations
No entry fee
HIGHLIGHTS
· Large Christmas tree, place Kléber
· Georgia (country of the South
Caucasus): 2012 guest of honor,
place Gutenberg
· Christmas concerts, performances and
exhibitions
· Children‘s village, place Saint
Thomas
Nearest Train Station:
Baden-Baden Oos
Nearest Airport:
Baden-Baden/Karlsruhe,
16 km
PAID
COACH
11/26 - 12/30/2012
Mon. - Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
11/26/2012
Festive opening at 5:00 p.m.
12/24/2012
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
11/24 - 12/31/2012
Sun. - Thur. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fri. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
December
24 & 31 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
25 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
26-30 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
PAID
COACH
Nearest Train Station:
SNCF Railway station,
“place de la gare“
Nearest Airport:
Strasbourg/Entzheim,
16 km
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GENGENBACH .......................
Take a stroll through the magnificently
decorated historic city center. Explore
little alleyways, listen to the beautiful
sounds of the choirs, and take in the
sights, smells and sounds of Christmas
time in Gengenbach.
Gengenbach Advent Market
www.stadt-gengenbach.de
Location:
Old town Gengenbach
No entry fee
HIGHLIGHTS
· The world‘s biggest Advent
calender house
· Enternainment on the stage
in front of the town hall
· Daily opening of the Advent
calender window (6:00 p.m.)
- the calendar was designed
by internationally renowned
artists and illustrators
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RIBEAUVILLÉ ............................
At Christmas time, Ribeauvillé spangles
with magic and plunges the visitors into
the medieval time through its medieval
market with its animations (rogues, dancers,
strolling players…) and its stalls
for the gourmets (boar on the skewer,
delicacies …) and its lovely decoration.
Medieval Christmas Market
www.ribeauville-riquewihr.com
Location:
Ribeauvillé town center
No entry fee
HIGHLIGHTS
· Demonstration of medieval
dances by the troupe “Dancerie
des Ribeaupierre”
· Storytellers who bring the
magic of Christmas to life
· Demonstrations of medieval
crafts and trades
· Medieval food and drink
Nearest Train Station:
Gengenbach
Nearest Airport:
Baden-Baden/Karlsruhe, 57 km
Strasbourg, 40 km
EuroAirport, 135 km
FREE
PAID
COACH
11/30 - 12/23/2012
Mon. - Fri. 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sat. - Sun. 12:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
12/08 - 12/09/2012
12/15 - 12/16/2012
Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Nearest Train Station:
Sélestat or Colmar
Nearest Airport:
Strasbourg, 55 km
EuroAirport, 73 km
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FREE
PAID
COACH

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COLMAR ...................................
Nestled in the heart of historic Colmar,
these five traditional Christmas markets
are truly magical. Follow the lights to
find your way!
The Magic of Christmas in Colmar
www.noel-colmar.com
Location:
Historic center of Colmar
No entry fee
HIGHLIGHTS
· Authenticity and respect of traditions
· Friendliness and hospitality of
Colmar residents
· Spectacular setting and lights
· Five Christmas markets in one
historic city
· Street entertainment and Christmas
choir
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FREIBURG .................................
Visit the historic city center for one of the
most popular Christmas markets in the
south of Germany. You will be fascinated
by the festive atmosphere, delicious
treats and traditional products.
Freiburg Christmas Market
www.weihnachtsmarkt.freiburg.de
Location:
Rathausplatz, Unterlinden, Kartoffelmarkt,
Franziskanerstraße, Turmstraße
No entry fee
HIGHLIGHTS
· Historic organ
· Candle workshop
· Wood turners
· Old-fashioned, wooden
Ferris wheel
· Gingerbread Bakehouse
for children
Nearest Train Station:
Colmar
Nearest Airport:
EuroAirport, 57 km
FREE
PAID
COACH
*
11/23 - 12/31/2012
Sun. - Thur. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Fri. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
December
24 & 31 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
25 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
11/26 - 12/23/2012
Mon. - Fri. 10:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sat. - Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
11/25 - 12/23/2013
PAID
COACH
Nearest Train Station:
Freiburg Main Station
Nearest Airport:
EuroAirport, 70 km
*The city of Colmar has implemented a free parking area
(P+R) on Saturdays and Sundays (1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22
and 23 December). Every day the city is closed for cars.
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17 RAVENNASCHLUCHT . . . . . . . . . . . .
The first and only Christmas market located
in a gorge, right under the railway
viaduct of the Devil‘s Valley Railway in
the Black Forest Highlands.
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WESSERLING ...........................
Between dream and magic, the Wesserling
gardens invite you for an enchanting
stroll through the lighted gardens of
this former royal textile manufacture and
today textile open air museum.
Christmas Market in the Ravenna
Gorge
www.hochschwarzwald.de
Location:
Ravenna Gorge at B31/
Breitnau-Höllsteig
HIGHLIGHTS
· Illuminated viaduct
· Typical Black Forest handmade
art
· Homemade farm products
· Music and storytelling
· Petting zoo with goats
Christmas in the Garden:
The Snow Queen
www.parc-wesserling.fr
Location:
24 rue du Parc,
68470 Husseren-Wesserling
HIGHLIGHTS
· Lighted gardens with an enchanting
and mysterious atmosphere
· Christmas tales and tastes
· Amazing character of the former
royal manufacture
· The 2012 theme is „cotton“ - the
white universe tells the history of
cotton import as well as the first
printed banners.
Nearest Train Station:
Himmelreich or Hinterzarten
(from Freiburg or Donaueschingen)
COACH
12/07 - 12/09/2012
12/14 - 12/16/2012
12/21 - 12/23/2012
Fri. 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sat. - Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
12/01 - 12/30/2012
Mon. - Sun. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Nearest Train Station:
Wesserling
Nearest Airport:
EuroAirport, 60 km
Nearest Airport:
COACH
EuroAirport, Zürich: 100km, Baden-
Baden/Karlsruhe: 130km, Stuttgart:160km 11/29 - 12/22/2013
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FREE

19 ECOMUSÉE D‘ALSACE ..........
Experience an authentic Alsatian Christmas!
Discover the region‘s traditions through decorations,
pastry workshops, exhibitions
and enchanting Christmas shows. It‘s an
experience for the entire family!
Ecomusée d‘Alsace, it‘s really
Christmas
www.ecomusee-alsace.fr
Location:
Chemin du Grosswald,
68190 Ungersheim
HIGHLIGHTS
· 24 Christmas shows “Church Saint-
Aurelia’s Christmas trees“, based on a
legend from Strasbourg
· Ice-skating rink on the main village
square open daily from 11:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m.
· Interactive cooking, decorating and
story-telling workshops
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MULHOUSE . .............................
The enchanting Christmas market in
Mulhouse brings the city to life. With a
full range of activities and unique textile
Christmas decorations, it‘s an experience
you won‘t want to miss!
Les Etoffes de Noël, Mulhouse
www.noel-mulhouse.fr
Location:
Mulhouse - Place de la Réunion
No entry fee
HIGHLIGHTS
· Traditional artisan crafts and
handmade articles
· The Advent Festival, protestant
Church Saint-Etienne -
11/30 - 12/23/2012
· 2000 m of Christmas fabric
decorate the whole city
· Museum of Printed Textile
Christmas market
Nearest Train Station:
Bollwiller, 5 km
(Horse carriage shuttle from
Bollwiller’s station)
Nearest Airport:
EuroAirport, 60 km
FREE
COACH
11/24/2012 - 01/06/2013
Mon. - Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
December
12/24 + 12/31
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
11/24 - 12/28/2012
Mon. - Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
12/24 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
12/26 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Closed 12/25
FREE
PAID
Nearest Train Station:
Mulhouse
Nearest Airport:
EuroAirport, 25 km
COACH
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LÖRRACH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wonderful handicrafts, toys, jewelry
and gifts await you at the beautifully decorated
stands of this Christmas market.
Find the perfect gift for your loved ones!
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Basel .........................................
In the heart of the city center adorning
the historical Old Town district, you will
find the idyllic Christmas market on Barfüsserplatz
and Münsterplatz.
Lörrach Christmas Market
www.loerrach.de
Location:
City center Lörrach
No entry fee
Basel Christmas Market
www.baslerweihnacht.ch
Location:
City center of Basel
No entry fee
HIGHLIGHTS
· Opening ceremony with
“The Three Magi“ - a relief
operation for families and
children in need
· Christmas market full of
atmosphere
HIGHLIGHTS
· Illuminated Christmas streets with
roughly one hundred tall pine trees
· Great Christmas shopping possibilities
· Top Christmas boutiques like the
Johann Wanner Christmas House
· Numerous Christmas concerts and
special exhibitions in museums
Nearest Train Station:
Lörrach Main Station or
Lörrach Burghof/Museum
Nearest Airport:
EuroAirport, 16 km
PAID
12/06 - 12/16/2012
Mon. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
11/22 - 12/23/2012
Mon. - Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
11/28 - 12/23/2013
PAID
COACH
Nearest Train Station:
Basel SBB
Nearest Airport:
EuroAirport, 10 km
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Liestal ......................................
Located in the medieval town, this beautiful
Christmas Market offers a wide
variety of market stands. The taste of
Christmas lingers in the air and a festive
atmosphere greets visitors all along the
Rathausstrasse.
Liestal Christmas Market
www.kmu.li
Location:
Rathausstrasse Liestal
No entry fee
24 St. Ursanne ..........................
The St. Ursanne Christmas Market is
held each year on the first weekend in
December. Santa Claus is always in attendance.
St. Ursanne Christmas Market
www.juratourisme.ch
Location:
Saint-Ursanne
No entry fee
HIGHLIGHTS
· New Christmas lighting
· Local products
· Historic mini-caroussel
· Delicous food and mulled wine
HIGHLIGHTS
· Well-preserved medieval
town
· Old church and cloister
· Doubs river
Nearest Train Station:
Bahnhof SBB Liestal,
200 m
Nearest Airport:
EuroAirport, 27 km
FREE
PAID
12/14 - 12/16/2012
Fri. 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sat. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
12/13 - 12/15/2013
12/01 - 12/02/2012
Sat. 1:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sun. 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
FREE
COACH
Nearest Train Station:
Saint Ursanne, free shuttle bus
from the station to the town
Nearest Airport:
EuroAirport, 55 km
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The ulitimate in pre-christmas
cheer: Basel – Freiburg – Strasbourg
Visit beautifully historic cities and their romantic, charming Christmas
markets.
Trip Details:
3 days, 2 nights
240.00 EUR per person in a
double room
Additional charge for a single
room: 65.00 EUR
DAY 2 - FREIBURG: LAND OF LIGHT
After a hearty breakfast buffet, you will enjoy a comfortable bus trip
to Freiburg where the yearly Christmas market transforms the historic
city center into a “Land of Light.”
Spend a few wondrous hours at the heart of this quaint university
town and prepare to be captivated by its enchanting holiday
bazaar. After you’ve had your fill of Christmas cheer,
your bus will take you back to Basel for
another overnight stay.
Included Services:
· Travel in a comfortable 4-star
bus (comfortable Mercedes mini
bus for groups of 12 or less)
· 2 overnight stays in a mid-range
hotel in Basel
· Visits to the Christmas markets in
Basel, Freiburg and Strasbourg
DATE:
· As desired, between
November 26 and December 23
Minimum number of participants:
· 10 people
For more information, visit:
www.upperrhinevalley.com
DAY 1 - BASEL: A SENSATIONAL CHRISTMAS CITY
Arrival in Basel. Christmas market visit.
At Christmas time, the city of Basel boasts one of the most festive
historic city centers in all of Europe. Making your way through the
old town, you can delight in the beautifully trimmed buildings, wonderfully
decorative storefronts, and charming sights and sounds of the
season. The Christmas market is sure to tempt you with the wonderful
smells of mulled wine, cinnamon and other holiday goodies. Over
150 festively decorated stands await you in the heart of Basel for a
few whimsical hours of holiday cheer. And be sure to visit one of the
many cultural events going on in the city during your stay.
Overnight stay in Basel.
DAY 3 - STRASBOURG: PURE TRADITION
After a satisfying breakfast buffet, you will be taken by bus through
the magnificent Alsace region to Strasbourg. Since 1570, Strasbourg
has staged its yearly Christmas market in the areas surrounding
its beautiful cathedral. The city invites you for a scrumptious
stroll through 12 separate smaller markets arranged throughout
the historic city center. Enjoy a few splendid hours at the heart of
this beautiful city and delight in its many culinary and crafts-related
offerings. In the evening, you will return to Basel in a
comfortable travel bus.
CONTACT + BOOKING
Autobus AG Liestal | Leiter Reisen
Industriestrasse 13 | 4410 Liestal | Switzerland
Phone +41 (0) 61 9067181
Fax +41 (0) 61 9067182
reisen@aagl.ch | www.aagl.ch
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CHRISTMAS MARKETS
in the Upper Rhine Valley
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ALSACE
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RHINE
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PALATINATE
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BLACK FOREST
REGION BASEL
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RHODT
LANDAU
RHEINZABERN
BRUCHSAL
KANDEL
WISSEMBOURG
KARLSRUHE
DURLACH
RASTATT
HAGUENAU
BADEN-BADEN
STRASBOURG
GENGENBACH
RIBEAUVILLÉ
COLMAR
FREIBURG
RAVENNASCHLUCHT
WESSERLING
ECOMUSÉE D`ALSACE
MULHOUSE
LÖRRACH
BASEL
LIESTAL
ST. URSANNE
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partners
Kanton Basel-Landschaft
Kanton Basel-Stadt
GERMAN PARTNERS:
Land Baden Württemberg
www.baden-wuerttemberg.de
Land Rheinland-Pfalz
www.rlp.de
Baden-Baden Kur & Tourismus
GmbH
www.baden-baden.com
Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und
Messe GmbH & Co. KG
www.fwtm.freiburg.de
Technologie Region Karlsruhe
www.trk.de
Südliche Weinstrasse e.V.
www.suedlicheweinstrasse.de
Schwarzwald Tourismus GmbH
www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info
Stadt Landau in der Pfalz
www.landau.de
Industrie-und Handelskammer
Karlsruhe
www.karlsruhe.ihk.de
Stadt Karlsruhe
www.karlsruhe-tourism.de
Industrie-und Handelskammer
Südlicher Oberrhein
www.suedlicher-oberrhein.
ihk.de
Industrie-und Handelskammer
Hochrhein-Bodensee
www.konstanz.ihk.de
Landkreis Germersheim
www.kreis-germersheim.de
FRENCH PARTNERS:
Région Alsace
www.region-alsace.eu
Conseil Général du Haut-Rhin
www.cg68.fr
Conseil Général du Bas-Rhin
www.cg67.fr
Comité Régional du Tourisme
d’Alsace
www.tourism-alsace.com
Haute-Alsace Tourisme
www.haute-alsacetourisme.com
Chambre Régionale de Commerce
et d’Industrie d’Alsace
www.alsace.cci.fr
Agence de développement
touristique du Bas-Rhin
www.tourisme67.com
Office de Tourisme de Colmar
www.ot-colmar.fr
Office de Tourisme et des Congrès
de Mulhouse et sa région
www.tourisme-mulhouse.com
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-
Freiburg
www.euroairport.com
Office de Tourisme de Strasbourg
et sa région
www.otstrasbourg.fr
SWISS PARTNERS:
Switzerland’s Federal
Authorities
www.admin.ch
Basel Tourismus
www.basel.com
Baselland Tourismus
www.baselland-tourismus.ch
République et Canton du Jura
www.jura.ch
Kanton Aargau
www.ag.ch
Kanton Basel-Stadt
www.bs.ch
Kanton Basel-Landschaft
www.baselland.ch
Regio Basiliensis
www.regbas.ch
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GETTING THERE
CONTACTS AND
INFORMATION
c/o Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co. KG
Rathausgasse 33
79098 Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany)
Phone Number: +49 (0)761 3881-1216
www.upperrhinevalley.com
urv@fwtm.de
within the upper rhine valley
BLACK forest
SCHWARZWALD TOURISMUS GMBH
Habsburgerstraße 132
79104 Freiburg (Germany)
Phone Number: +49 (0)761 89 64 60
www.schwarzwald-tourismus.info
mail@schwarzwald-tourismus.info
PALATINATE
Südliche WeinstraSSe e.V.
An der Kreuzmühle 2
76829 Landau (Germany)
Phone Number: +49 (0)6341 940 407
www.suedlicheweinstrasse.de
info@suedlicheweinstrasse.de
Paris
International
Airport
Dijon
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TGV Es t
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TGV Rhin-Rhône
PALATINA TE
Landa u
ALSACE
Strasbour g
Colma r
Mulhouse
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Basel
REGION BASE L
NORTH WEST SWITZERLAND
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Frankfurt
International
Airport
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Karlsruhe
Baden-Baden
BLACK
FOREST
Fr eiburg
8
31
31a
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Stuttgart
International
Airport
Zürich
International
Airport
ALSACE
COMITÉ RÉGIONAL DU TOURISME D’ALSACE
20a rue Berthe Molly - BP 50247
68005 Colmar cedex (France)
Phone Number: +33 (0)3 89 24 73 50
www.tourisme-alsace.com
crt@tourisme-alsace.com
region basel
Basel Tourismus
Aeschenvorstadt 36
4010 Basel (Switzerland)
Phone Number: +41 (0) 61 268 68 68
www.basel.com
info@basel.com
Upper Rhine Valley
c/o Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik
und Messe GmbH & Co. KG
Rathausgasse 33
79098 Freiburg im Breisgau (Deutschland)
Phone: +49 (0) 761 - 3881 1216
urv@fwtm.de
www.upperrhinevalley.com
Projet cofinancé par l‘Union Européenne – Fonds européen de développement régional (FEDER)
Dieses Projekt wurde von der Europäischen Union kofinanziert –
Europäischer Fonds für regionale Entwicklung (EFRE).
This project is cofi nanced by the European Union / European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
Dépasser les frontières – projet après projet.
Der Oberrhein wächst zusammen, mit jedem Projekt.
Transcending borders with every project
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