Strasbourg Travel Guide

When to visit Strasbourg: June to September for warm days and long evenings on the terraces

When is the best time to visit Strasbourg?

Avg Temp

17–26°C

Rainfall

Moderate, ~70mm/month

Best Time

June to September for warm days and long evenings on the terraces

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Maison Kammerzell
Alsatian · $$$
A landmark half-timbered house from 1427 serving Alsatian classics like choucroute and baeckeoffe beneath painted wooden ceilings.
Au Pont Saint-Martin
Alsatian · $$
A tartes flambées and Alsatian tavern perched over a canal in Petite France with a view of the old mill wheel.
Le Buerehiesel
French fine dining · $$$$
A Michelin-starred restaurant in Parc de l'Orangerie built around a restored 17th-century Alsatian farmhouse.
Winstub S'Muensterstuewel
Alsatian · $$$
A traditional winstub near the cathedral known for its choucroute royale and Alsace Riesling pairings.
Chez Yvonne
Alsatian · $$$
A cozy institution since 1873 serving foie gras and coq au Riesling in a wood-paneled dining room.
L'Ami Schutz
Alsatian · $$
A canal-side winstub in Petite France famous for its choucroute garnie and baeckeoffe stew.
La Choucrouterie
cabaret bar
A cabaret theatre and bar in a former brewery hosting satirical Alsatian comedy and late-night drinks.
Le Barrock
bar
A student-favorite bar near Place d'Austerlitz with cheap pints and a lively summer terrace.
La Lanterne
jazz club
A jazz club and live-music venue in the Krutenau district with regular concerts.

Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Strasbourg (MAMCS)
art
A glass-and-stone museum on the Ill River holding works by Gustave Doré, Monet, and Kandinsky.
Musée Alsacien
folk heritage
A collection of half-timbered houses around a courtyard showing traditional Alsatian furniture, costumes, and crafts.
Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame
medieval art
Original medieval sculptures and stained glass removed from Strasbourg Cathedral, housed in Gothic and Renaissance buildings.
Palais Rohan
decorative arts
An 18th-century episcopal palace housing the Museum of Decorative Arts, the Archaeological Museum, and the Fine Arts Museum.
Cinéma Star Saint-Exupéry
An arthouse cinema chain screening independent and foreign films in the city center.
UGC Ciné Cité Strasbourg
A large multiplex near Étoile with the latest mainstream releases.
Strasbourg Christmas Market (Christkindelsmärik)
late November to December
One of Europe's oldest Christmas markets, dating to 1570, filling Place Broglie and the cathedral square with wooden chalets.
Fête de la Musique
June 21
A citywide free-music night with bands and DJs performing on street corners and squares.
Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival
September
A genre film festival screening horror, fantasy, and sci-fi at cinemas across the city.

Mont Sainte-Odile
50 km southwest
A forested ridge in the Vosges topped by a historic convent and pilgrimage site with panoramic views over the Alsace plain.

Basic-Fit Strasbourg Homme de Fer
fitness chain
A central fitness chain gym with weights and group classes near the tram hub.
Piscine du Wacken
public pool · 3 km from center
An Olympic-size indoor and outdoor pool complex near the European Parliament district.
Piscine de Kehl
leisure pool · 6 km
A cross-border leisure pool with slides, just over the Rhine in Germany.
Europa-Park
amusement park
One of Europe's largest theme parks with themed national zones and major roller coasters, a popular day trip from Strasbourg.