Christmas and Winter atmosphere in our romantic holiday apartments in the medieval village of Riquewihr in Alsace!

Our self catering gites in Riquewihr are wonderful places to stay in Winter. In Le Colombier apartment (up to 4-5 persons), a unique electrical tile stove sits in the Alsatian dining room (stub). In the lounge you will have a pellet fireplace. During the Christmas markets period (end of November to January), all our 3 romantic apartments are decorated with a beautiful Christmas decoration.

We have guests coming from all over the world especially for the Christmas markets period. Availabilities in our holiday apartments are vanishing rapidly.
For even more fun, make your explorations during weekdays. The Christmas markets will be less crowded.
Book one of our romantic gites as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Click here to see all availabilities!
  

 
The sitting room of our Le Colombier apartment in Winter
Christmas atmosphere in Le Colombier apartment - Le Colombier is the French name for the house of doves...

The sitting room of our Le Colombier apartment in Winter

Christmas atmosphere in Le Colombier apartment - Le Colombier is the French name for the house of doves...

 
Stay in Riquewihr during the Winter and the Christmas market period

CHRISTMAS celebrations and Christmas markets in ALSACE and RIQUEWIHR
The Christmas markets and celebrations in Alsace start every year with the first Sunday of Advent.
Usually, festivities start on the last weekend of November. This Christmas markets atmosphere will last until beginning of January. By booking one of our charming apartments in Riquewihr you will be ideally located to discover the Christmas markets all over Alsace.

From Riquewihr you are only minutes away from the beautiful Christmas markets of the city of Colmar. The nearby little towns of Kaysersberg and Ribeauvillé are 5 minutes away and organise every year beautiful Christmas markets.

Strasbourg and Obernai are well known for their Christmas markets and are less than 1 hour by car. But to visit and enjoy all these Christmas markets you do not even need to drive: in Riquewihr you can catch a bus (every hour) for an easy ride to Ribeauvillé, Kaysersberg and Colmar. The bus stops at Colmar train station where you will find many trains for Strasbourg (approx half an hour trip) and even Basel in Switzerland. All Christmas markets are within walking distance from the train or bus stations. Why bother with driving and finding parking for the car? Use our (efficient) public transport means and taste as much Glühwein (warm, sweet and spicy wine prepared in Winter) as you like! 

And of course in Riquewihr itself you will be able to taste and enjoy that very specific fairy tale atmosphere!

 
Book your accommodation for the Christmas markets 2009 in Alsace as soon as possible!
The Refuge of the Imp*** - Studio
Apartment groundfloor 22m2
The Refuge of the Imp*** - Studio
Charming studio*** with large double bed (160x200) + kitchenette + private bath room (Shower + wc).
Rate from  66 EUR per night
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The Sentinel**** - Duplex
Apartment upstairs 50m2
The Sentinel**** - Duplex
Romantic duplex apartment****. Alsatian antiques with modern comfort. For 2-3 persons. Lounge, kitchen and Alsatian dining area + 1 double room with bath. Self catering.
Rate from  95 EUR per night
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Le Colombier**** - 2 pers. occupancy
House  97m2
Le Colombier**** - 2 pers. occupancy
Le Colombier**** is without any doubt one of the most beautiful, charming and comfortable place available for holiday rental in Alsace! This is a special offer for a 2 persons occupancy.
Rate from  125 EUR per night
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Le Colombier**** - Prestige - 4 pers. occupancy
House  115m2
Le Colombier**** - Prestige - 4 pers. occupancy
Certainly one of the most charming and comfortable places for holiday rental in Alsace! Romantic 16th C house in the medieval city wall. Luxury accommodation for 4 pers with great value for money. 2 double rooms with private bath.
Rate from  145 EUR per night
See availabilities and rates

Book now for your stay in Riquewihr during the Christmas markets period end of November to beginning of January. Do not hesitate to book one of our apartments in Riquewihr during weekdays if you can. You will enjoy the Christmas atmosphere even more because you will escape from weekend crowds. Riquewihr will be a perfect and practical base to explore the Christmas markets all over Alsace. Christmas celebrations start end of November and you will enjoy the Christmas atmosphere until beginning of January. Kindly use our userfriendly and up to date online quotation and booking system.
To display all availabilities in our vacation rental apartments in Riquewihr, click here.

 
 
The upper gate in the ramparts of Riquewihr - near to our apartments - during the Christmas period.
Every shop and almost every house displays Christmas decoration

The upper gate in the ramparts of Riquewihr - near to our apartments - during the Christmas period.

Every shop and almost every house displays Christmas decoration

 
 
One of the 7 Christmas markets of Colmar - only minutes away from Riquewihr and our apartments. Within an easy reach by bus.
Christmas market atmosphere in Strasbourg near the cathedral. Strasbourg is within an easy reach by bus and train from Riquewihr. No need to take your car and bother for parking!

One of the 7 Christmas markets of Colmar - only minutes away from Riquewihr and our apartments. Within an easy reach by bus.

Christmas market atmosphere in Strasbourg near the cathedral. Strasbourg is within an easy reach by bus and train from Riquewihr. No need to take your car and bother for parking!

 
Winter pictures and atmosphere

Winter is the season of traditional Alsace. Mid November, January and February offer plenty of discoveries for those who know how to look and approach closer. Riquewihr is your base for exploring the vineyard and the mountains of Vosges and Alsace!
In the aftermath of the Epiphany, the Feast of the Magi, 6 January, when the celebrations of Christmas fade in our memories, when the lanterns have been removed and the new year has begun its march towards Easter, then another Alsace unfolds. Some find it more authentic, far from the tumult of the crowds of the beautiful days.

In Winter, the winemaker has got more time for you to let you taste the wonderful wines of his cellar and introduce you to the mysteries of the wine from Alsace. The restaurants, inns and taverns that are open in winter are those frequented by Alsatians themselves, a guarantee of quality and authenticity. In winter, the treasures of medieval architecture, the picturesque streets of Riquewihr, the crown jewels of the museums in Colmar belong to those who know how to choose a different approach for their stay in Alsace.
And even if the snow is not present every year in Riquewihr, those who want to take a walk in snowshoes or cross-country skiing should find their happiness with a day out a little higher in the Vosges, a half an hour's drive barely (station du Lac Blanc). Finally, do not be worried by any wintry road conditions: of course caution on the road is always up, but in Alsace and in the Vosges, snow is not an unknown phenomenon and there is appropriate equipment available (and know how) to quickly clean the roads in case of snowfall ...

 
Vineyards of the Alsace grand cru Schoenenburg overlooking Riquewihr
Snow is not present every year but when it is, it gives a very special atmosphere to the village of Riquewihr and to the Vosges mountains.

Vineyards of the Alsace grand cru Schoenenburg overlooking Riquewihr

Snow is not present every year but when it is, it gives a very special atmosphere to the village of Riquewihr and to the Vosges mountains.

 
Book your accommodation for the Christmas markets 2009 in Alsace as soon as possible!
The Refuge of the Imp*** - Studio
Apartment groundfloor 22m2
The Refuge of the Imp*** - Studio
Charming studio*** with large double bed (160x200) + kitchenette + private bath room (Shower + wc).
Rate from  66 EUR per night
See availabilities and rates
The Sentinel**** - Duplex
Apartment upstairs 50m2
The Sentinel**** - Duplex
Romantic duplex apartment****. Alsatian antiques with modern comfort. For 2-3 persons. Lounge, kitchen and Alsatian dining area + 1 double room with bath. Self catering.
Rate from  95 EUR per night
See availabilities and rates
Le Colombier**** - 2 pers. occupancy
House  97m2
Le Colombier**** - 2 pers. occupancy
Le Colombier**** is without any doubt one of the most beautiful, charming and comfortable place available for holiday rental in Alsace! This is a special offer for a 2 persons occupancy.
Rate from  125 EUR per night
See availabilities and rates
Le Colombier**** - Prestige - 4 pers. occupancy
House  115m2
Le Colombier**** - Prestige - 4 pers. occupancy
Certainly one of the most charming and comfortable places for holiday rental in Alsace! Romantic 16th C house in the medieval city wall. Luxury accommodation for 4 pers with great value for money. 2 double rooms with private bath.
Rate from  145 EUR per night
See availabilities and rates

We have guests coming from all over the world especially for the Christmas markets period. Availabilities in our holiday apartments are vanishing rapidly.
For even more fun, make your explorations during weekdays. The Christmas markets will be less crowded.
Book one of our romantic gites as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Click here to see all availabilities!
  

 
 
Remparts de Riquewihr**** - Elegant self-catering apartments in Alsace
31 rue des Remparts - 68340 RIQUEWIHR - France - Propriétaires: Martine et Jean-Paul Krebs.
Tel :+33 608033752 - Fax :+33 160244084

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