Strasbourg Christmas Market Opens with Enhanced Security Measures and Record Crowds Expected
The 2024 edition features new crowd control strategies, increased security personnel, and a focus on preserving the festive spirit in the face of growing challenges.
- The Strasbourg Christmas Market, one of the oldest and largest in France, opened today with over 300 chalets and millions of visitors anticipated by December 27.
- New security measures include real-time crowd monitoring with drones, a one-way pedestrian flow on weekends, and access restrictions to certain areas to manage high foot traffic.
- A police strike announced until December 18 has raised concerns about maintaining safety, with over 1,000 personnel mobilized to secure the event.
- Visitors are encouraged to use expanded park-and-ride facilities offering 14,200 spaces, with a single ticket covering tram access for up to seven people per vehicle.
- The market's theme, 'The Time to Wonder,' aligns with Strasbourg's designation as UNESCO's World Book Capital for 2024, emphasizing storytelling and tradition.
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