Christmas Treasure Hunt: Discovering the Issenheim Altarpiece

" Every year during the Christmas season, the Alsace Tourist Offices offer more than fifty treasure hunts. It’s a great activity for (re)discovering Alsace with the whole family! "

"From November 25 to January 6, set off on an adventure through 57 villages and towns in Alsace! Your mission: to find, step by step, the Christmas shards scattered throughout the region to let the Alsatian Christmas Flame shine. Among these Shards, one is hidden right here… Can you find it?” “Welcome to Issenheim, adventurers of the Alsatian Christmas Flame! The Spark hidden in Issenheim is said to have awakened the village’s artistic spirit! Ever since, as Christmas approaches, it’s said that mysterious clues appear around the corners of the narrow streets, on historic facades, and near monuments steeped in history… Some whisper that they lead to a true artistic treasure, famous far beyond Alsace! Keep your eyes peeled, follow the clues, and let yourself be guided by the secrets of Issenheim...” Pick up your passport and game sheet: - at the Issenheim Town Hall - or at the Guebwiller Region Tourist Office Or download them directly.