Travelling by motorhome during the Christmas holidays is a unique experience. You can enjoy the freedom of travelling at your own pace, without worrying about train schedules or cancelled flights. Plus, you can bring everything you need with you, from food to Christmas presents.
However, not everything is perfect. At this time of year, many of these places are covered in snow and temperatures can be very low. One example is frozen water systems, which can be quite inconvenient and may require you to look for open campsites—scarce during the winter season—with heated facilities.
Another major drawback is driving in snowy conditions.
If you're planning a getaway this Christmas… here’s one of the best destinations: Alsace!
Alsace is a magical place during the Christmas holidays. It is one of the most fairy-tale-like destinations in Europe, both in winter and in summer.
The fairy-tale villages and towns with their colourful houses are lit up with Christmas lights and decorations, all accompanied by the scent of cinnamon and spices in the air. Every village has its own Christmas market with wooden stalls, and the festive atmosphere can be felt on every corner.
Perhaps Alsace is the most popular Christmas destination in Europe.
If you travel by motorhome, you can easily visit several villages and towns on a simple route. All the villages are close to one another, and almost all of them have motorhome parking areas. The only challenge is that it often snows, so you should be well prepared.
In Colmar, you can visit one of France’s oldest and most iconic Christmas markets, while in Strasbourg you can admire the famous “Cathedral of Christmas.”
Quan se celebren aquest any 2024 els mercats de Nadal d’Alsàcia:
- Mercat nadalenc de Colmar: del 26 de novembre al 29 de desembre 2024.
- Estrasburg: la «Capital de Nadal» comença el 27 de novembre de 2024 i dura fins al 27 de desembre.
Aquests són els dos grans punts que determinaran les dates dels mercats ambulants nadalencs d’Alsàcia en la resta de pobles, que seran molt similars enguany.
El nostre consell: organitzar una ruta de mínim 5 nits per a poder recórrer amb calma els estrets carrers dels poblets de conte, els seus mercats ambulants nadalencs de somni i prendre mil i una fotografies.
Bon viatge caravanners!
