| The Christmas Markets or "Christkindelsmärik" : From 28/11 to 23/12 : open every day from 10 am to 8 pm, except 24th and 31st December, closing time 5 pm. From 26/12 to 30/12 : open every day from 10 am to 17 pm. Every year since 1570, Strasbourg has accomodated the Christmas market, the famous "chriskindelsmärk". Essentially devoted to crafts and Christmas decorations, this market has succeeded in preserving the authencity and spirit of the Christmas period. Place Broglie and Rue de la Comédie : from 28th November to 31st December (except 25th December). The Giant Christmas Tree : An enormous fir-tree from the Vosges forest will be put up in Place Kléber and decorated with fairy lights and Christmas trimmings. |
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"Bredle" Market : Small Christmas cake making and tasting offered by the Strasbourg bakers and Bas-Rhin confectioners corporations. Sale of Christmas cakes, "pain d'épice" (a fine Alsacian gingerbread), kugelhopf cakes... In the week, from 11am onwards and from 10 am at the weekend, from 28th November to 31st December. Admission free. The ice-rink : from 29th November to 31st December. Admission free. Glide along this real ice-rink in the heart of Strasbourg. |
| The Christmas illuminations : throughout the Christmas period Strasbourg is one of the best illuminated cities in Europe. A "path of light" will guide you from the cathedral to the railway station through some of the most typical parts of the town. Until 3rd January 1999. Sissi's Imperial Invitation : On saturday 5th December at the Palais Universitaire. A ball in the best tradition the grand viennes balls organised by IRCAD in aid of cancer research. Information and reservations to be addressed to IRCAD on 03 88 11 90 08. |
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Activities at the Orangery Park's Mini Farm : live nativity, father Christmas, "galette des rois", The wise Men's cake made from puff pastry and frangipane. For information call : 03 88 61 62 88 Prices : 4 to 18 years old 5 FF, adults 10 FF Christmas Star : Christmas conference at the Strasbourg planetarium, 4, Rue de l'Observatoire, for resevations call 03 88 21 20 44 Conference for general public about the Christmas Star which will seek to explain the astronomical phenomenon which appeared at the birth of Christ. |
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1. CHRISTMAS TRAIL : Accompanied by a qualified guide, discover in the illuminated town, the Christmas markets, their history, local crafts and Christmas traditions in Alsace, on Saturday 28th November, 5th,12th, and 19th December at 4:30 pm. Meeting place : Tourist office, 17, place de la Cathédrale. Price : 38 FF and 19 FF half price Length of tour : around 11/2 hours |
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| 2. Explore the Cathedral quarter and the Petite France. Accompanied by a qualified guide, from the 1st December, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays and every day (except 25/12) from 21st to 31st December. Begins at 3:30 pm from the Tourist office, Place de la Cathédrale : Prices : 38F or 19F reduced price ( students, children from 12 to 18 years of age, "Strasbourg Pass" holders...) |
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| Christmas Tales and Legends for Children : readings adapted for 3 to 12 years olds, lasting 45 minutes. The "La Chouette" bookshop, 4, Rue des Frères Réservations for schools and nurseries on 03 88 25 52 85 Boat Trips : "Chocolate cruises", delightful boat rides for children through the city with entertainment and sweet snacks. Departure at 10 am, 2 pm and 3 pm. Prices : 20F for adultes, 10F for children Lenght : 45 minutes Rohan pier : Information : 03 88 32 75 25 |
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Thoughts for Christmas : Multivision cinema show for children and adults. Showing every hour on Wednesday and Sundays from 3 pm to 6 pm, from 28trh November to 21st December at the "conrath" hall (accessible from the town Hall or Rue Brulée). Admission free, for reservations call 03 88 21 29 92 |
The wine will be on sale and wine tasting will be offered.
The "Aubette" hall, Place Kléber from 28th November to 31st december. Entry ticket : 20F
Museum of modern and Contemporary Art : New and prestigious collections to be discovered : Miro, Picasso, Arp, Doré
Presentation of the work "Christ leaving the Praetorium", by Gustave DORE, in the course of its restoration.
Christmas Concerts : For a month the whole town will vibrate to the sound of classical, spiritual, jazz concerts... More than fifty concerts and shows will be an offer, some of which will be free of charge.
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