Alsace Christmas Markets from Strasbourg
See the famous Strasbourg and Colmar Christmas markets, and the magical wine villages, with your own private driver — a comfortable 8-seater van (minibus) or a saloon car for smaller groups. It is a door-to-door Christmas market day trip: no parking to find in the winter cold, a big boot for your market shopping, evening illuminations and a fixed price known before you set off.
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Why book a taxi van or private driver for the Christmas markets?
In December, Alsace is at its most beautiful — and its busiest. Trains and car parks fill up, and the villages are hard to reach. A private driver lets you enjoy the markets, the mulled wine and the lights without any of the winter logistics.
Several markets in one day or evening
Strasbourg, Colmar and a wine village such as Riquewihr or Kaysersberg — all in a single outing. Your driver links them door-to-door so you see far more than the train or a coach tour allows.
No parking, no cold, no stress
City-centre parking is nearly impossible in December. You are dropped right by each market and picked up when you are ready — your market shopping and bags ride in the big boot of the van, so there is no walking back to a distant car park in the cold.
Evening illuminations, warm van
The markets glow after dark. Enjoy the lights and a glass of vin chaud, then settle into a warm, comfortable van for the ride back — up to 8 passengers together, with no designated driver needed.
The Christmas markets of Alsace
Alsace is the heartland of the European Christmas market. Here are the places your driver can take you.
Strasbourg
Known as the Capital of Christmas, Strasbourg hosts the Christkindelsmärik, one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe, with stalls spread across the old town and a giant tree at Place Kléber. The atmosphere around the cathedral is unforgettable.
Colmar
Colmar sets several markets across its picture-book old town and along its canals in the Little Venice quarter. About 45 minutes from Strasbourg, it pairs perfectly for a day or evening combining both cities.
The wine villages
Riquewihr, Kaysersberg, Eguisheim and Ribeauvillé host some of the most charming small markets of all, set among half-timbered houses and vineyards. These villages are hard to reach without a car — which is exactly where a private driver shines.
The Alsace Christmas markets run from late November to the end of December. Exact dates are announced each autumn — tell us your travel dates and we build the tour around you.
How your Christmas market day trip works
Pick-up from your hotel
Your driver collects you at your hotel or address in Strasbourg — no need to find a car or a station.
You choose the markets
Strasbourg, Colmar, the villages, day or evening. We suggest a route and adapt it to your pace.
Warm van between stops
Up to 8 passengers travel together in the van or a saloon car, dropped right by each market and picked up when ready.
Fixed price, booked early
The price is confirmed before departure, with no meter. December fills up fast — book your date in advance.
A typical Christmas market day trip starts with a pick-up from your hotel, your Airbnb, Strasbourg station or the airport. Your private taxi van takes you to the Christkindelsmärik in Strasbourg, then a warm forty-five-minute ride to Colmar and a wine-village market such as Riquewihr or Eguisheim — a saloon car works well for a couple, the 8-seater van for a group, with plenty of room in the boot for everything you carry home. You stay for the evening illuminations and your driver brings you back whenever you are ready. A full day typically runs about five to seven hours — a mid-morning pick-up and an early-evening return after the illuminations — though you set the pace. The markets run from late November to the end of December; tell us your dates and we build the day around you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book a taxi or van for a Christmas market day trip?
Yes — this is a private hire car service, not a shared coach tour. You book your own driver with a taxi van, an 8-seater minibus, or a saloon car for smaller groups, for a Christmas market day trip from Strasbourg to Colmar and the wine villages. The price is fixed and confirmed before departure; get your exact quote on the booking page.
Is there room for luggage and Christmas shopping?
Yes. The 8-seater van has a large boot, so suitcases, prams and market shopping travel with you — well suited to an airport or hotel day trip combined with the markets.
When are the Alsace Christmas markets held?
They run from late November to the end of December each year, Strasbourg being known as the Capital of Christmas. Exact dates are announced each autumn — check them for your year before booking.
Can we see Strasbourg and Colmar in one day?
Yes. Colmar is about 45 minutes from Strasbourg, so a private driver can cover both cities in a day or evening, plus a wine village on the way. You stay warm between markets with no parking to find.
Is a private driver worth it in December?
The markets are busy and central parking is very hard. Your driver drops you right by each market, waits, and drives you on — so you enjoy the lights and the mulled wine without driving in the cold. Up to 8 passengers together.
Can we do an evening tour for the illuminations?
Yes, the markets are most magical after dark. Your driver adapts to your timing, including evening tours, and brings you back whenever you are ready.
How much is it and how early should we book?
The price is fixed and confirmed before departure, with no meter. December is the busiest season in Alsace, so book well in advance. Get your exact quote on the booking page.
What our guests say
Reviews from our Google listing, translated from French« We are a family of 8 travelling from Strasbourg to Europa-Park. StrasVan made everything simple and efficient, with great professionalism and kindness. Attentive from start to finish. »
« Excellent private driver with a premium van. Flawless service from start to finish — punctual, professional, and the van was spacious, clean and very comfortable. »
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Book your Alsace Christmas markets driver
Strasbourg, Colmar and the villages, door-to-door, with a fixed price and no winter parking. December books up fast — reserve your date now.