Sight Riquewihr, Kaysersberg
Riquewihr Christmas market
A sight in Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, free to visit and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Stalls fill the walled village's main street and the courtyard of the Château des Wurtemberg.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Kaysersberg, alongside 4 sights, 2 bars & cafés and 1 outdoor spot. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Famille Hugel and Dolder.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Riquewihr
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Kaysersberg, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Famille Hugel
Wine house on Riquewihr's main street since 1639, with a tasting room open to walk-ins.
Drinks · 0.0 km straight-line - 2Dolder
Riquewihr's half-timbered gate tower from 1291, at the top of the main street, with a small museum inside.
Sight · 0.2 km straight-line - 3Domaine Weinbach
Family estate at the walled Clos des Capucins vineyard, known for Riesling and Gewurztraminer.
Drinks · 3.9 km straight-line - 4Le Chambard
Hotel and spa on the main street, home to Olivier Nasti's restaurant and a more casual winstub.
Stay · 4.0 km straight-line - 5Château du Schlossberg
A ruined 13th-century castle with a round keep above the vineyards; a short, steep path climbs from town.
Outdoors · 4.0 km straight-line - 6Église Sainte-Croix
The town church, with a carved and gilded wooden altarpiece from the early 16th century.
Sight · 4.0 km straight-line
On these curated routes
Riquewihr Christmas market is a stop on our Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More sights to see in Kaysersberg
2 more curated sights in Kaysersberg. See the full Kaysersberg guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Colmar
Our climate figures for Kaysersberg come from nearby Colmar. Average daily highs in Colmar run from 5°C in January to 27°C in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Riquewihr Christmas market itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Colmar from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Colmar weather by month (covers Kaysersberg).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 48.16720, 7.29780
- Destination
- Kaysersberg, France
Riquewihr Christmas market: quick answers
How much time do you need at Riquewihr Christmas market?
Plan on about 2 hours at Riquewihr Christmas market. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Riquewihr Christmas market?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Arrive before 11 am on weekends; the car parks fill fast.
Is Riquewihr Christmas market free?
Yes, we list Riquewihr Christmas market as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Riquewihr Christmas market?
Riquewihr Christmas market appears on Colmar, Kaysersberg & Strasbourg, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Riquewihr Christmas market to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Kaysersberg.
Plan Kaysersberg
- Kaysersberg travel guide 9 places
- Colmar weather (covers Kaysersberg) weather by month
- Colmar to Kaysersberg 9.6 km straight-line
- Kaysersberg to Strasbourg 61 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.