When is the best time to visit Strasbourg?

Strasbourg is beautiful year-round. Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds. In December, the Christmas markets are unmissable.

How do I get to Strasbourg?

Strasbourg is accessible by TGV from Paris (around 2h20), by car via the A35 motorway, or by regional train from Strasbourg or Colmar.

What food specialities should I try in Strasbourg?

In Alsace, don't miss tarte flambée (flammekueche), choucroute garnie, baeckeoffe, kougelhopf, pretzels, and of course Alsatian white wines like Riesling.

Alsace, France

Strasbourg

Alsace's capital with its UNESCO-listed Grande Île.

Welcome to Strasbourg

Capital of Alsace and seat of the European Parliament, Strasbourg is an exceptional city at the crossroads of French and German cultures.

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Strasbourg·Alsatian, Contemporary

Maison Kammerzell

Iconic restaurant opposite the cathedral in a 15th-century building.

4.2(14,046)

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Strasbourg·Contemporary, Mediterranean

Au Crocodile

Michelin-starred gastronomic institution since 1801.

4.7(1,304)

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Strasbourg·Alsatian

Winstub S'Meiselocker

Traditional winstub in the Petite France district.

4.7(1,265)

Best hotels in Strasbourg

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Régent Petite France & Spa

5-star hotel & spa in the heart of Petite France.

4.4(1,512)

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Le Bouclier d'Or

Boutique hotel in a 16th-century patrician house.

4.6(572)

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Sofitel Strasbourg Grande Île

5-star luxury in the heart of Grande Île.

4.4(3,077)

Things to do in Strasbourg

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Strasbourg Cathedral

Gothic masterpiece reaching 142m with panoramic Alsace views.

4.8(76,048)

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Batorama — Boat Trip on the Ill

70-min canal cruise through Strasbourg.

4.1(4,120)

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Christkindelsmärik — Strasbourg Christmas Market

France's oldest Christmas market since 1570.

4.4(688)

Strasbourg through the seasons

Spring

Cherry blossoms and first spring wines. Mild weather, perfect for cycling through the vineyards.

Summer

Summer festivals, open-air concerts and lively terraces. The Wine Route in full swing.

Autumn

Grape harvest and wine festivals. Glorious vineyard colours. Cosy atmosphere in the winstubs.

Winter

Enchanting Christmas markets, mulled wine and twinkling lights. Alsace at its most romantic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Strasbourg is beautiful year-round. Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) offer pleasant weather and fewer crowds. In December, the Christmas markets are unmissable.
: Strasbourg is accessible by TGV from Paris (around 2h20), by car via the A35 motorway, or by regional train from Strasbourg or Colmar.
: In Alsace, don't miss tarte flambée (flammekueche), choucroute garnie, baeckeoffe, kougelhopf, pretzels, and of course Alsatian white wines like Riesling.