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10 places on the map

Top 10

1
Gothic masterpiece in pink sandstone with a famous astronomical clock
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Climb the platform for city views
- Astronomical clock show at 12:30
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2
Picturesque canal quarter of half-timbered houses
- Tip: Go early
2 tips
- Take a canal boat tour
- Cross the footbridges for photos
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3
Medieval bridges and towers over the River Ill
- Tip: Sunset
3 tips
- Nice at sunset
- Walk up to Barrage Vauban next
- Photograph from the terrace
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4
17th-century dam with a free panoramic terrace
3 tips
- Free entry to the terrace
- Great view of Ponts Couverts
- Open daytime only
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5
Central square and the heart of the city
3 tips
- Starting point for tours
- Christmas market hub
- Tram hub
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6
Seat of the European Parliament
3 tips
- Free visitor centre Parlamentarium
- Book a guided tour
- Bring ID
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7
Large historic park with a lake and storks
3 tips
- Storks nest in spring
- Rent a rowing boat
- Pavilion Josephine cafe
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8
18th-century palace housing three museums
- Must know: Closed Tuesdays
- Tip: Go early
1 tip
- Joint ticket covers museums
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9
Ornate 15th-century timbered house beside the cathedral
- Tip: Book ahead
2 tips
- Famous restaurant inside
- Photograph the carved facade
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10
Folk museum in linked old houses
- Must know: Closed Tuesdays
2 tips
- Cheap entry
- Allow 1.5 hours
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Before you go: Strasbourg tips

Transportation

Use the tram: Strasbourg's tram network, run by CTS, is fast and covers the city, with ticket machines at every stop.
Rent a bike: Strasbourg is one of France's most bike-friendly cities, and the Velhop bike rental service is easy to use.
Take the train to Colmar: Regional TER trains connect Strasbourg with Colmar and Alsace wine villages for easy day trips.

Security

Watch for pickpockets: Keep belongings close around the cathedral and at the Christmas markets, which are very crowded.
Mind bikes and trams: Cyclists and quiet trams move fast through pedestrian areas, so look both ways before crossing.
Stay alert at the station: Keep an eye on bags and avoid unofficial help with ticket machines at Strasbourg station.

Saving

Buy a Strasbourg Pass: The city pass offers discounts on museums, boat tours and attractions.
Eat a tarte flambee: Known as flammekueche, this thin Alsatian flatbread is a filling and affordable meal.
Explore the old town on foot: Walking through Petite France and the Grande Ile is free and covers most sights.

Weather/Clothing

Pack warm for winter: Winters are cold and damp, especially during the Christmas markets; bring a warm coat, hat and gloves.
Bring a light jacket in spring: Spring and autumn can be cool and rainy, so pack layers and an umbrella.
Prepare for warm summers: Summers are pleasant to warm; wear light clothes and comfortable shoes for cobbled streets.

Cultural

Visit the Christmas market: Strasbourg's Christkindelsmarik is one of the oldest Christmas markets in Europe.
Taste Alsatian wine: Try regional whites like Riesling and Gewurztraminer at a traditional winstub.
Appreciate the dual heritage: Strasbourg blends French and German culture, seen in its architecture, dialect and food.

Local Hacks

Climb the cathedral platform: Climb the stairs of Strasbourg Cathedral to the viewing platform for great views over the city.
See the astronomical clock: The cathedral's astronomical clock performs a show of moving figures daily; arrive early for a good view.
Walk the Barrage Vauban: The covered dam's rooftop terrace offers a free view over Petite France and its covered bridges.

Strasbourg

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Before you go: Strasbourg tips

Transportation

Security

Saving

Weather/Clothing

Cultural

Local Hacks

1-day itineraries in Strasbourg

Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg and around

Petite France and around

Parlement européen and around

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