The Strasbourg Christmas market, which will take place from 25 November to 24 December 2022, will welcome almost two million curious people. To ensure their safety, the national police want to warn about risky behavior to avoid.
Here comes the atmosphere of the end-of-year celebrations, and with it the unmissable Strasbourg Christmas market. It will take place from 25 November to 24 December. With nearly two million visitors expected by Council, safety is paramount. The National Police wants to make them aware of the behavior to adopt in this magical period.
In a press release, the Departmental Directorate of Public Security of Bas-Rhin invites the population to accept the random checks that will be carried out by the police for the duration of the event. Indeed, this measure replaces the systematic checks, which had been put in place to access the Big Island, in particular due to the attack of December 11, 2018.
Any suspicious facts or behavior”involving the commission of a crime“must be reported to the competent authorities or by telephone by dialing 17. This number is accessible and free from all cell phones, even those without a subscription.
Despite the airier lanes, crowds will be present throughout the month of December. Thefts can therefore be frequent. Everyone is asked to be vigilant and pay attention to their belongings.
Like last year, the CTS streetcar will operate well on the Big Island. However, Alt Winmärik and Langstross Grand’Rue stations will be closed every day from 11:00 to 20:00. The Broglie stop will not be served from 25 November to 24 December.
Despite these closures, the authorities ask that priority be given to public transport to reach the various points where the 314 chalets of this 2022 edition will be held. However, the use of bicycles, scooters or other motorized methods of travel recommended in areas high traffic. This is, in fact, a safety issue for pedestrians.
It is imperative to scrupulously respect road signs on the subject of parking. Finally, the authorities are asking the public to follow the Bas-Rhin National Police Twitter account to stay informed during the event.
