Exhibition by Georges Ratkoff at the Christmas Market: A cosy Alsatian winter

20 Nov – 31 Dec

Place du Marché, 68140 Munster

Discover or rediscover the finest works by the watercolourist Georges Ratkoff. These enchanting drawings adorn the chalets at the Christmas Market and depict traditional Alsatian Christmases and winters.

The exhibition will showcase around thirty drawings by the watercolourist Georges Ratkoff, who has produced more than 1,500 works. These reproductions of watercolours are presented, exceptionally, in large format and immerse the visitor in the world of Georges Ratkoff, an eternal lover of a happy and authentic Alsace. This enchanted version of Alsatian life is populated by a host of characters in traditional costume, always depicted in scenes of everyday life: playing, chatting or celebrating. Georges Ratkoff knows how to capture the spirit of Alsatian festivals; he knows how to evoke the cosy, magical atmosphere of evenings spent in the Stube, with its polychrome furniture laden with symbols, the living heart of the home. And it is, without a doubt, with great delight that he depicts the Alsatian winter, its festivities, and the mysterious moments of the December celebrations, which he brings to life so beautifully. The 30 paintings selected for the exhibition evoke the authenticity of an Alsatian Christmas with its iconic figures such as the Christkindel and Saint Nicholas, the making of ‘bredalas’, the pleasure of getting together and sharing cosy moments at home, not to mention the joy of winter activities against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains. Thanks to the activity booklet specially designed for the occasion, this open-air exhibition will also provide an opportunity for a fun exploration of his work with family or friends. You’ll also be able to meet and chat with the artist during book-signing sessions at the Christmas market, or immerse yourself in the cosy atmosphere of an Alsatian Christmas during storytelling evenings with the storyteller and historian Gérard Leser. Market Square Free entry Activity booklet available from the tourist office or at the Christmas market during opening hours.

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Listing provided by Office de tourisme de la vallée de Munster (updated by the source on 18/09/2026).

Tourist office data: DATAtourisme, Licence Ouverte (French open licence), updated 22 October 2026.