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What to do during the Easter period in the region around Colmar?

Easter in Turckheim

A few kilometres from Colmar, discover the medieval village of Turckheim and its authentic and warm Easter activities..
Attention, the arrival of the Easter hare is announced on 20 April at 11.30 am!

Easter Market
Place de la Mairie

from 12 to 27 April, 10am to 7pm
Late-night opening on 19 April until 9pm.
In an Easter and springtime atmosphere, authenticity and traditions are always at the forefront of the Easter festivities. Honey, wickerwork, wine, flowers, chocolates, Easter decorations... 12 craft and local product stalls to treat yourself or to give as a gift. Refreshments and snacks throughout the market.
Also worth discovering: the animals of the Ferme de la Bassette, the aviary and the Easter tree.

Free concerts in Turckheim

  • Sunday 13 April, 5pm, Espace Rive Droite: Palm Sunday concert by Terkabrass. Free admission
  • Saturday 19 April, 7-9pm, Place de la mairie: concert by the Mini Fanfare des Balcons.
  • Saturday 26 April, 4pm-5.30pm, Place de la mairie concert by the Accordina Brand

Exhibition in the salle de la Décapole

From 12 to 27 April 10am to 7pm
Guy Ancel retrospective


For many years, Turckheim artist and illustrator Guy Ancel has been keen to take part in the Easter celebrations in Turckheim. His works are on show in a beautiful exhibition, nestling in a superb Easter setting. Throughout the exhibition, his posters will be on sale in aid of the Etoile de Monique charity. Also on show: works by Société Wickram, the chick nursery and Easter bunnies.

The night watchman's rounds at Easter

From 17 to 21ST April at 10pm
Departure in front of the Corps de Garde - In French
The Nightwatchman in period costume costume carrying halberd, tricorn, lantern and horn, evokes the history of the city while punctuating the route with anecdotes and and his song in Alsatian.

Easter market
in Wintzenheim

Friday 11 April from 2pm to 7pm
Saturday 12 April from 10am to 7pm
Sunday 13 April from 10am to 7pm
Exhibitors will be selling Easter decorations, wood, wool and textile creations, handmade jewellery and paintings. There will also be stalls selling jams, honey, pastries, chocolate, drinks and farm produce... Rabbits, hens and chicks from the Société d'Aviculture de Logelbach will also be present.

2 easter markets in the Colmar city center

from 4 to 27 april

Animals in the city

in Colmar

Coquille d'art - the decorated egg show

from 18 to 21 april

Easter egg hunt

12 April - 2pm to 5pm - Parc du Champ de Mars

Bushes and tall grass hide many plastic eggs, which children aged 3 to 9 can then exchange for chocolate at the end of their collection. This initiative is organised by the Ecole des Grands Parents Européens du Haut-Rhin. A basket and a keen eye are required for this treasure hunt!
Without registration - 3€

Free concerts on weekends

Sping Wine Cellars

Discovering the winegrowers

Oschterputz (Flea market)

Rue Turenne - 13 April