Christmas in Le Beau Jardin: living traditions and shared magic

2. 2. Christmas in Alsace: a tradition rooted in the heart of the villages

You only have to stroll through the streets of Truchtersheim, push open the farm gates in Ittenheim or follow the lanterns to the Christmas village in Kuttolsheim to feel this unique atmosphere. In Alsace, Advent is a sacred time, and in the Kochersberg and the Pays de la Zorn, it takes on a profoundly human dimension. Here, heritage, know-how and the spirit of sharing all come together to offer visitors and locals a moment of pure magic.

2. 2. Christmas EsKapades in Truchtersheim: a not-to-be-missed event

📍 From 13 to 21 December – Place du Marché, Truchtersheim
Free admission – Warm atmosphere guaranteed

This is the area’s flagship event, organised by Le Beau Jardin Tourist Office. Every year, the Christmas EsKapades transform the heart of Truchtersheim into a winter wonderland.

On Saturday and Sunday, the market aisles are decorated with wooden chalets, garlands of lights and enchanting scents: mulled wine with spices, freshly baked manneles, local crafts and original gift ideas. The atmosphere is authentic, friendly and deeply Alsatian.

“It’s a moment suspended in time, where we rediscover the spirit of Christmas as we love it: sincere, family-oriented and festive,” says a craftsman who has been a regular at the market for several years.

Musical entertainment, shows, children’s storytelling and visits from Saint Nicolas complete the programme, to the delight of young and old alike.

2. 2. A rich and varied programme of festivities throughout the region

As well as the EsKapades de Noël, the region is bursting with local initiatives organised by local authorities, associations, farms and artists. Here’s a round-up of the highlights not to be missed:

Christmas on the farm: immersing yourself in tradition

📍 Ittenheim – 22 and 23 November from 3pm to 8pm

Farmyards metamorphose into ephemeral boutiques welcoming Alsatian designers and craftspeople. All the products on offer are handmade: decorations, candles, pottery, jewellery… All in a warm and friendly atmosphere, with snacks and traditional mulled wine.

🎶 Christmas concerts: emotion guaranteed

Churches across the region are opening up to music, with a series of free concerts guaranteed to warm hearts:

• D’r Àdvantskàlander – 29 November at 7.30pm in Kuttolsheim church
• Chœurs du Collège – 13 December at 4pm in Truchtersheim church
• École de Musique du Kochersberg – 14 December at 4pm in the church in Truchtersheim
• Harmonie de Pfulgriesheim – 21 December at 5pm in the church in Dingsheim and 4 January at 5pm in the church in Willgottheim

A moment of spirituality and beauty, in the heart of illuminated villages.

🌾 Christmas Farms in Quatzenheim – 13 December from 3pm to 10pm

This not-to-be-missed event is an opportunity to discover local know-how in a festive atmosphere: crafts, musical entertainment and delicacies are on the programme, in the farms in the village centre, decorated with care.

🌟 Nativity scenes from around the world

📍 Ittenheim – From 22 November to 12 January

In the courtyard of an Alsatian house decorated with white lights, set off to discover nativity scenes from all over the world, including a rare Strasbourg cathedral nativity scene from 1936 and a mini nativity scene from the Vatican. A poetic tour to discover at the end of the day, in subdued light.

Walks and discoveries for all the family

🎁 Christmas treasure hunt: a Christmas of yesteryear

📍 Truchtersheim – From 24 November to 4 January

A fun walk to (re)discover the village in a different way, as a family. Armed with a booklet, participants have to solve riddles while exploring the decorated streets. It’s a great way to combine local history with the Christmas spirit.

📅 Régine’s Advent calendar

📍 Fessenheim-le-Bas – 1 to 24 December

Every day at 5pm, a surprise is revealed in the creative world of textile artist Régine. A poetic and sensory rendezvous.

✨ Christmas trail in Pfulgriesheim

📍 From 1 December to 11 January – every evening from 5pm to 11pm

An illuminated and magical trail to experience as night falls. Ideal for a romantic or family walk, with light installations all around the village.

Craftsmanship and creativity in the spotlight

Throughout the season, a number of craft and design markets are taking place in village halls across the region:

• Wintzenheim-Kochersberg – Artisan and designer market – 15 and 16 November from 2pm
• Wilwisheim – Christmas market – 23 November from 3pm
• Centre culturel de La Souffel et autour – Christmas village – 29 November from 11am
• Kienheim – Farm Market – 29 November from 4pm
• Hurtigheim fête Noël – 05 and 06 December from 6pm on the Place de la Liberté
• Willgottheim – Christmas Market – 6 December from 4pm

A great opportunity to buy local, support local talent and find unique gifts.

2. 2. Christmas in Le Beau Jardin: a sensory and emotional journey

In the Beau Jardin region, each event is designed as an invitation to slow down, rediscover what’s essential and share some heartfelt moments. A blend of heritage, tradition and modernity, Alsatian Christmas can be experienced to the full.

Markets, concerts, walks, nativity scenes and delicacies: everything you need to make the end of the year an enchanted interlude.