Strasbourg Travel Guide
Weather, best time to visit, and the best food, culture, nature and activities.
Typical prices
- Budget meal€13.00≈ $14.85
- Mid-range meal€32.00≈ $36.55
- Cappuccino€2.20≈ $2.51
- Domestic beer€5.00≈ $5.71
- Taxi (per km)€1.90≈ $2.17
- Public transport ticket€1.90≈ $2.17
- Museum entry€8.00≈ $9.14
- Mid-range hotel (night)€115.00≈ $131.35
Food & Drink
- Maison KammerzellAlsatian · $$$
A landmark half-timbered house from 1427 serving Alsatian classics like choucroute and baeckeoffe beneath painted wooden ceilings.
- Au Pont Saint-MartinAlsatian · $$
A tartes flambées and Alsatian tavern perched over a canal in Petite France with a view of the old mill wheel.
- Le BuerehieselFrench fine dining · $$$$
A Michelin-starred restaurant in Parc de l'Orangerie built around a restored 17th-century Alsatian farmhouse.
- Winstub S'MuensterstuewelAlsatian · $$$
A traditional winstub near the cathedral known for its choucroute royale and Alsace Riesling pairings.
- Chez YvonneAlsatian · $$$
A cozy institution since 1873 serving foie gras and coq au Riesling in a wood-paneled dining room.
- L'Ami SchutzAlsatian · $$
A canal-side winstub in Petite France famous for its choucroute garnie and baeckeoffe stew.
- La Choucrouterie
A cabaret theatre and bar in a former brewery hosting satirical Alsatian comedy and late-night drinks.
- Le Barrock
A student-favorite bar near Place d'Austerlitz with cheap pints and a lively summer terrace.
- La Lanterne
A jazz club and live-music venue in the Krutenau district with regular concerts.
Culture & History
- Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain de Strasbourg (MAMCS)
A glass-and-stone museum on the Ill River holding works by Gustave Doré, Monet, and Kandinsky.
- Musée Alsacien
A collection of half-timbered houses around a courtyard showing traditional Alsatian furniture, costumes, and crafts.
- Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame
Original medieval sculptures and stained glass removed from Strasbourg Cathedral, housed in Gothic and Renaissance buildings.
- Palais Rohan
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)
One of Europe's oldest Christmas markets, dating to 1570, filling Place Broglie and the cathedral square with wooden chalets.
- Fête de la Musique
A citywide free-music night with bands and DJs performing on street corners and squares.
- Strasbourg European Fantastic Film Festival
A genre film festival screening horror, fantasy, and sci-fi at cinemas across the city.
Nature & Outdoors
- Mont Sainte-Odile
A forested ridge in the Vosges topped by a historic convent and pilgrimage site with panoramic views over the Alsace plain.
Active & Fun
- Basic-Fit Strasbourg Homme de Fer
A central fitness chain gym with weights and group classes near the tram hub.
- Piscine du Wacken
An Olympic-size indoor and outdoor pool complex near the European Parliament district.
- Piscine de Kehl
A cross-border leisure pool with slides, just over the Rhine in Germany.
- Europa-Park
One of Europe's largest theme parks with themed national zones and major roller coasters, a popular day trip from Strasbourg.