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Strasbourg Events Dataset
1. Strasbourg Christmas Market (Christkindelsmärik)
Basic Information
- Destination: Strasbourg
- Type: Seasonal / Festival
- Frequency: Annual (Late November – December)
- Image: christmas_market_strasbourg.jpg
Content – English
- Name en: Christkindelsmärik (Strasbourg Christmas Market)
- Description en: One of Europe’s oldest and most famous Christmas markets, first held in 1570, located around Strasbourg Cathedral and Place Kléber. Attracts around 2 million visitors each year.
- Highlights en: Over 300 wooden chalets, a 30-meter Christmas tree, festive illuminations, regional Alsatian food and crafts, music and light shows.
- What to expect en: Magical lights, lively festive atmosphere, gift shopping, mulled wine, street performances.
- What to bring en: Warm clothes, cash, camera.
Schedule
- Start date: November 24, 2025
- End date: December 24, 2025
- Duration: ~1 month
Venue – English
- Venue name en: Strasbourg Cathedral & Place Kléber
- Address en: Grande Île, central Strasbourg
Contact & Booking
- Website: https://noel.strasbourg.eu
- Booking required: No
Pricing – English
- Is free: Yes
- Price details en: Free entry; purchases at stalls are charged separately.
Event Features
- Age restrictions: None
- Dress code: Warm winter clothes
- Languages: French, English, German
- Accessibility info en: Wheelchair accessible along main streets and squares
- Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Amenities
- Food available: Yes
- Drinks available: Yes (mulled wine, hot chocolate, local specialties)
- Parking available: Limited
- Photography allowed: Yes
- Indoor event: Mostly outdoor
- Weather dependent: Yes
Weather Alternatives
- Rain alternative en: Market remains open with covered stalls.
Media
["christmas_market_strasbourg.jpg", "strasbourg_tree.jpg"]
Ratings
- Rating: 5.0 | Review count: 20,000+
2. Foire Saint-Jean (St. John’s Fair)
Basic Information
- Destination: Strasbourg
- Type: Traditional Funfair
- Frequency: Annual (Late June – Mid July)
- Image: foire_saintjean.jpg
Content – English
- Name en: Foire Saint-Jean (St. John’s Fair)
- Description en: Strasbourg’s largest funfair, a long-standing tradition featuring around 150 rides, attractions, and carnival games. The fair is inaugurated with fireworks.
- Highlights en: Roller coasters, Ferris wheel, bumper cars, game booths, fireworks.
- What to expect en: Crowds of families, lively atmosphere, amusement park fun.
- What to bring en: Comfortable shoes, cash.
Schedule
- Start date: June 28, 2025 (approx.)
- End date: July 14, 2025 (approx.)
- Duration: ~2 weeks
Venue – English
- Venue name en: Parc des Expositions (Exhibition Grounds), Strasbourg
- Address en: Wacken district, Strasbourg
Contact & Booking
- Website: https://foire-saint-jean.fr
- Booking required: No
Pricing – English
- Is free: Entrance free; rides and attractions priced individually.
Event Features
- Age restrictions: None
- Dress code: Casual
- Languages: French, German, English
- Accessibility info en: Accessible via tram lines and pedestrian areas.
- Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Amenities
- Food available: Yes (fairground snacks)
- Drinks available: Yes
- Parking available: Yes (limited during peak times)
- Photography allowed: Yes
- Indoor event: No
- Weather dependent: Partially (rides may close during storms)
Media
["foire_saintjean.jpg"]
Ratings
- Rating: 4.5 | Review count: 5,000+
3. Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival (SEFFF)
Basic Information
- Destination: Strasbourg
- Type: Film Festival
- Frequency: Annual (September)
- Image: sefff.jpg
Content – English
- Name en: Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival (SEFFF)
- Description en: A major European genre film festival focusing on fantasy, science fiction, and horror. Features competitions, retrospectives, special screenings, and the famous Zombie Walk. Attendance reaches over 30,000 visitors.
- Highlights en: International film premieres, independent films, zombie parade, masterclasses, VR and video game sections.
- What to expect en: Genre film fans, cosplay, lively screenings, meet directors and actors.
- What to bring en: Tickets, costumes (for Zombie Walk), camera.
Schedule
- Start date: September 12, 2025 (approx.)
- End date: September 21, 2025 (approx.)
- Duration: 10 days
Venue – English
- Venue name en: Cinéma Star, UGC, Vox, and various cultural venues
- Address en: Central Strasbourg
Contact & Booking
- Website: https://strasbourgfestival.com
- Booking required: Yes (for screenings and events)
Pricing – English
- Is free: No
- Price details en: Individual tickets from €7; festival passes available.
Event Features
- Age restrictions: 16+ recommended (for horror screenings)
- Dress code: Casual / Cosplay (Zombie Walk)
- Languages: French, English (subtitles for films)
- Accessibility info en: Main venues wheelchair accessible.
- Wheelchair accessible: Yes
Amenities
- Food available: Yes (nearby venues)
- Drinks available: Yes
- Parking available: Limited
- Photography allowed: Yes (restricted during screenings)
- Indoor event: Yes
- Weather dependent: No (except Zombie Walk)
Weather Alternatives
- Rain alternative en: Zombie Walk may be shortened or delayed in heavy rain.
Media
["sefff_zombie.jpg", "sefff_cinema.jpg"]
Ratings
- Rating: 4.7 | Review count: 3,500+
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