The authentic Village of Christmas

Theme of this edition: head in the stars

Every two years, this charming wine-growing town located on the Alsace Wine Route, at the foot of Haut-Koenigsbourg Castle, is transformed into a veritable Christmas village.

Thanks to the efforts of all its inhabitants and numerous big-hearted volunteers, the village is entirely decorated, illuminated and provided with sound systems, all with the utmost care.

Watch local artists and craftsmen at work and discover their expertise, stock up on original and unique gift ideas, celebrate the light, step inside the church and take the time to listen to a beautiful and emotional Christmas concert, or taste all the flavours of Christmas...

All the magic of an authentic Alsatian Christmas can be experienced in Orschwiller! A unique experience!

STREET ENTERTAINMENT

• The Christmas Market
• Father Christmas
• Father Christmas's letterbox
• The tombola
• Sketches
• The Haut-Koenigsbourg Brass Band (Saint-Hippolyte)
• The Hohnack Alpine Horns (Munster Valley)
• The Scottish bagpipes ‘The Pipping Foxes of Conenbourg’
• Reunion with Professor Sappinus on Saturday evening at the foot of the big Christmas tree
• ...and François-René Duchâble on his piano bike!
   
  CRAFTS

• The carpenter, the roofer and woodcarver, the blacksmith,
• The joiner, the potter, the slate cutter, the stonemason...
• The Compagnons du Devoir du Tour de France, faithful and creative transmitters of the trades of yesteryear
   
  EXHIBITIONS

• Castles in the light
• The tradition of nativity scenes

CONCERTS AT SAINT-MAURICE CHURCH

• Saturday 13 December 2025 at 3pm: Recital by Éric VIVION
• Sunday 14 December 2025 at 4pm: Poznan Boys' Choir – as part of the Noëlies festival
   
  CHILDREN'S PARTY

• Sunday from 2.30pm to 5.30pm: ‘Grand Jeu’ (prizes for all participants)
• Saturday and Sunday: Father Christmas
   
  A FEAST FOR THE PALATE

• Mannele, berawecka, bredele
• Mulled wine, hot fruit juices, pea and bacon soup, crêpes
• Grilled bacon, baguettes, tartes flambées, etc.