Set in the town centre, Place du Vieux Gérardmé (in front of the church), the Gérardmer Christmas Market is one of the most charming in the Grand Est region. Less overcrowded than Strasbourg or Colmar, it keeps a village and family feel. 2025 / 2026 edition: from 22 November 2025 to 4 January 2026 (weekends only until 14 December, daily after that).
What you’ll find
- Local artisan chalets: turned wood, blown glass, embroidery, traditional toys
- Vosges food: homemade mulled wine, gingerbread, Alsatian bredele biscuits, grilled munster
- Free entertainment: choirs, children’s storytelling, parades
- Outdoor ice rink with a view over the frozen lake (in good years)
- Traditional carousel and wooden games for little ones
Magical moments
- Friday night: illuminations and Father Christmas arriving by carriage
- Saturday: choir concerts inside the church
- Sunday morning: calm returns, best vibe for shopping
Combine with La Bresse
Gérardmer is 15 minutes by car from La Bresse. Ideal formula: skiing day at the Hohneck, Christmas market in late afternoon, dinner at a lakeside restaurant, back to the chalet for a cosy evening.
Local tips
- Car parks often saturated: arrive before 3pm or take the shuttle from La Bresse
- Mulled wine with munster (local specialty) worth trying at least once
- Magical photos from the opposite shore at sunset
Around your stay
Booking a winter chalet? See available chalets in La Bresse: 15 minutes from the Gérardmer Christmas Market, right next to the slopes.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Gérardmer Christmas Market held?
2025 / 2026 edition: from 22 November 2025 to 4 January 2026. Weekends only until 14 December, then daily from 19 December. Hours vary by day, generally 11am to 7pm.
Where exactly is the market?
Place du Vieux Gérardmé, in front of the church, in the centre of Gérardmer.
Is there an ice rink?
Yes, an outdoor rink with a view over the lake (frozen in good years). Skate rental on site, affordable sessions.
Is parking easy?
Car parks get saturated. Arrive before 3pm, or come by shuttle from La Bresse. Free car parks slightly further from the centre are often a better bet.
Can I combine it with a ski day in La Bresse?
Absolutely. Gérardmer is 15 minutes by car from La Bresse. Morning and afternoon skiing at the Hohneck, market in the late afternoon, dinner by the lake, back to the chalet for the evening.