Christmas Markets in Sarreguemines, Bitche, and Meisenthal
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with art and tradition
Immerse yourself in the magic of Moselle Christmas in the Sarreguemines/Bitche region! An area dedicated to art and tradition.
Magical Christmas in Meisenthal
Halle Verrière, Meisenthal
Each winter, the Halle Verrière in Meisenthal lights up and offers a magical journey into the heart of glassmaking art. Visitors can explore the permanent and temporary exhibitions, including “Studio Glass: A Breath of Freedom”, and watch the glassblowing demonstrations where master glassmakers transform molten glass into unique works of art.
The Winter Guinguette and the on-site boutique offer hot drinks, sweet treats, and the famous hand-blown glass Christmas baubles — a true symbol of the Moselle festive season.
A Christmas in Meisenthal
Exhibition: “Studio Glass, A Breath of Freedom”
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Centre International d'Art Verrier
For lovers of glass art and exclusive creations, the CIAV Meisenthal celebrates each year the meeting of tradition and contemporary design. Throughout the Christmas season in Moselle, discover at the Site Verrier boutique the new 2025 ornament alongside emblematic creations from previous years.
“Grip” (2025) by Lucas Lorigeon — a clever and playful bauble, featuring ergonomic, non-slip protrusions designed to prevent those dreaded “shattered bauble” moments!
Also (re)discover:
• “Magma” by Emma Plieger & Antoine Foeglé (2020)
• “Piaf” by Harmonie Begon & les mésanges (2021)
• “Extra” by Nicolas Verschaeve (2022)
• “Stella” by Jean-Simon Roch (2023)
• “Kaktus” by Mark Braun (2024)
• NEW: To avoid outdoor waiting lines, visitors can join a virtual queue, allowing them to spend their waiting time exploring the museum, CIAV exhibitions, and the Halle Verrière.
• ALSO: The CIAV offers a Click & Collect option for online purchases of the 2024 ornament, available for pickup in Meisenthal.
Faience Christmas in Sarreguemines
City Centre – From November 21 to December 31
A must-see event of the festive season, the Faience Makers’ Christmas Market stretches from Rue Poincaré to Place du Marché, featuring 33 chalets offering artisanal products and local creations in a magical atmosphere. The Children’s Village hosts Santa’s House with his mailbox, along with shows and activities for the little ones.
The city also comes alive with concerts, performances by the Macadam Théâtre Company, and the traditional parades of Saint Nicholas and Saint Lucy, which light up the streets of Sarreguemines and create a joyful, family-friendly Christmas spirit.
Faience Museum in Sarreguemines
In addition to showcasing iconic pieces from its collection, the Faience Museum in Sarreguemines offers a variety of holiday-themed activities, including a visitor choir, children’s activities, concerts featuring local students from the music conservatory, afternoon games, and guided tours.
Christmas in Bitche: Between Light and Music
Bitche Town Centre
Experience the magic of Christmas in Bitche! At the Glass and Crystal Museum, the Christmas Lantern Workshop invites young and old alike to create their own glowing lantern in a truly enchanting atmosphere. Then, let yourself be carried away by the Christmas Concert of the Metz Cathedral Choir at Saint-Catherine Church, where the crystal-clear voices of the choristers fill the air with the beauty of the season. Between shimmering lights and captivating melodies, Bitche promises a Christmas full of emotion and wonder.
Christmas Lantern Workshop
Christmas Concert by the Metz Cathedral Choir
Christmas Magic in Siersthal
Siersthal | November 23 at the Church Square
The Christmas Market welcomes you in a warm and friendly atmosphere at the heart of the village, among chalets filled with sweet treats and handcrafted creations. Let yourself be charmed by the scents, flavors, and human warmth that make the holiday season so special.
In the evening, the Christmas Concert takes you on a musical journey filled with emotion. Voices and instruments blend in harmony, bringing the spirit of Christmas to life inside the beautifully illuminated church.
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The Christmas Counter in Sarreguemines
Visit the Sarreguemines Tourist Office and discover a selection of 100% Qualité MOSL gift ideas!
Dive into the world of the Christmas Counters and explore the unique creations of local artisans and producers. Give authentic gifts that capture the festive spirit of Moselle!
Sarreguemines Christmas Counter:
📅 From November 21 to December 24 – Monday to Saturday
📍 Sarreguemines Confluences Tourist Office
57200 Sarreguemines
Christmas in the Moselle
From November 21 to December 30, the magic of Christmas enchants young and old throughout the Moselle.
Bundle up, grab your favorite hot drink, and set out on a journey through the Christmas season in the Moselle. This year again, the entire region is lit up, offering you a festive winter escape like no other.
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A Christmas celebration inspired by art and glassmaking
In the eastern part of the department, the Sarreguemines and Pays de Bitche area offers a unique Christmas identity in Moselle, deeply connected to its historical expertise: the ceramic art of Sarreguemines and the glassmaking traditions of Meisenthal and Goetzenbruck, the historic birthplace of the glass Christmas ornament.
The Christmas markets of this region combine restored industrial heritage, contemporary creation, and a cross-border atmosphere between Alsace Bossue and the German Saarland.
When does the Sarreguemines Christmas market open?
The Sarreguemines “Noël Faïencier” traditionally opens at the end of November and continues until the end of December.
The event brings together dozens of chalets featuring regional artisans and producers in a family-friendly atmosphere animated by the traditional Saint Nicholas and Saint Lucia parades, emblematic of local culture.
The Sarreguemines Christmas Counter also complements the experience with a selection of Qualité MOSL-certified creations.
Meisenthal and the glassmaking heritage of the Pays de Bitche
Meisenthal is one of the most important places in the history of the glass Christmas ornament.
Each year, the International Glass Art Center (CIAV) unveils a new ornament designed by a contemporary artist and mouth-blown according to the traditional techniques passed down by the glassmakers of Goetzenbruck.
The Halle Verrière, a former factory transformed into an art center, hosts contemporary exhibitions, glassblowing demonstrations, and a winter guinguette throughout Advent.
Christmas in Bitche: music and lights at the citadel
In the heart of the Northern Vosges Regional Natural Park, Bitche and its Vauban citadel offer a distinctive Christmas experience.
The Glass and Crystal Museum organizes Christmas lantern-making workshops for both children and adults.
Saint Catherine’s Church regularly hosts the Christmas concert of the Metz Cathedral Choir School, an exceptional musical moment in a remarkable heritage setting.
Illuminations and musical entertainment complete the festive program.
Village Christmas markets in the Pays de Bitche
Several villages in the Pays de Bitche organize their own community Christmas markets in a more intimate atmosphere.
Siersthal, for example, hosts a Christmas market on the church square in November, accompanied by an evening concert in the illuminated church.
Other villages of the Northern Vosges also contribute to the Advent season with their own festive events listed in the Moselle Christmas agenda.
Staying in the Pays de Bitche during the Moselle Christmas season
The Sarreguemines / Bitche area is perfectly suited for short themed stays.
Two or three days are enough to combine visits to Sarreguemines, Meisenthal, and Bitche.
Several accommodations certified with the Qualité MOSL label are available throughout the region, including lodges, guesthouses, and character properties.