Hi,
I have been searching the internet for various dates when the Christmas markets start in 2011!
My parents are visiting from 16th - 19th November and my mum has expressed an interest to visit a Christmas market - however, they all seem to start the week after
Does anyone know of one that is on around this time?
Huge thanks

Sorry to disapoint, but most of them will probably start around the 1st Advent weekend (November 26/27) and go on 4 weeks until Christmas

No disappointment - this is what I thought but I thought it was worth an ask just in case!

There's a Christmas market on the 19th (and 20th) in Seegräben (Juckerfarm). I know this because I will have a stand there
It's a beautiful area and when the weather is good, the views are great. They'll have camel rides (maybe not what you're looking for!), and candle-making and there's a really nice little shop with specialty foods and a restaurant (simple, but with yummy food) as well as lots of stands.

This is the earliest market that I know about.

That's fantastic - thanks for letting me know!
might see you there!

Some of the smaller Christmas markets start in the smaller (and very pretty) villages of the Alsace already on the weekend of the 19th (is that too late?)
Check this website:
http://noel.tourisme-alsace.com/en/christmas-markets
and do a search on your dates
[And if there's no Christmas Market you can still buy some gorgeous Alsace pottery, glasses and wine ]

Christmas Market gives dates and links to other info on the same subject.