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30 things to do in Strasbourg, where to stay, airport transfers, 2 MICHELIN-starred restaurants. Pick places on the map and get a day-by-day walking route from your hotel with steps, kilometres and minutes.
Top things to do in Strasbourg
- Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg — cathedral located in Bas-Rhin, in France (visit ≈ 35 min)
- Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg — museum in Strasbourg, France (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Saint Thomas Church, Strasbourg — church located in Bas-Rhin, in France (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Musée alsacien — museum (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art — art museum in Strasbourg, France (visit ≈ 120 min)
- St. Paul's Church, Strasbourg — church located in Bas-Rhin, in France (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Old Saint Peter's Church, Strasbourg — church located in Bas-Rhin, in France (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Argentoratum — ancient name of the city of Strasbourg in France (visit ≈ 60 min)
- Strasbourg Historical Museum — museum in Strasbourg (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune Protestant Church — Lutheran church building in Strasbourg, France (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune Catholic Church — Romanesque Revival church in Strasbourg, France (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Saint William's Church — church located in Bas-Rhin, in France (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Saint-Nicolas Church — church in Strasbourg, France (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Synagogue du Quai Kléber — synagogue located in Bas-Rhin, in France (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame — museum in Strasbourg, France (visit ≈ 120 min)
- Temple Neuf — Lutheran church in Strasbourg, France (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Sainte-Madeleine Church — church in Strasbourg (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Saint Aurelia’s Church, Strasbourg — church located in Bas-Rhin, in France (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Strasbourg Mosque — mosque in Strasbourg, France (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Palais du Rhin — palace in Strasbourg, France (visit ≈ 90 min)
- place Kléber — square in Strasbourg, France (visit ≈ 15 min)
- Saint Stephen’s Church, Strasbourg — church located in Bas-Rhin, in France (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Strasbourg Opera House — the opera house in Strasbourg, France (visit ≈ 20 min)
- Église orthodoxe de tous les saints de Strasbourg — church located in Strasbourg, in France (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Jardin botanique de l'Université de Strasbourg — garden in France (visit ≈ 45 min)
- Synagogue de la Paix — synagogue located in Bas-Rhin, in France (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Barrage Vauban — bridge in France (visit ≈ 75 min)
- Saint-Maurice — church in Strasbourg (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Eyyub Sultan Mosque — mosque in Strasbourg, France (visit ≈ 30 min)
- Place de la République — public square in Strasbourg, France (visit ≈ 15 min)
2-day Strasbourg walking itinerary
Starting point: Grande Île / Cathedral. The top 8 places at a normal pace (up to ~10 km of walking a day), in this order. Change places or your hotel on the map and the route is recalculated; distances are estimates with a street allowance.
- Day 1 (≈ 5.5 km · 7,400 steps · 1 h 14 min on the way): Saint Thomas Church, Strasbourg → Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art → Old Saint Peter's Church, Strasbourg → Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg → Argentoratum → St. Paul's Church, Strasbourg → Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg
- Day 2 (≈ 1.1 km · 1,430 steps · 14 min on the way): Musée alsacien
Where to stay in Strasbourg
- Grande Île / Cathedral: The cathedral and historic squares; the UNESCO-listed core.
- Petite France: Canals and half-timbered houses; fairy-tale and romantic.
- Krutenau: A lively area of student bars and cafés.
- Neustadt: Wide German-era avenues; calm and orderly.
- Station Area: Handy for trains and the airport link.
Getting from the airport to Strasbourg
- Strasbourg-Entzheim (SXB): TER train ≈ 10 min
Getting around
The centre is easy on foot or by bike; the tram network is extensive.
Classic places to eat
- Maison Kammerzell: Choucroute in a famous 15th-century house by the cathedral.
- Chez Yvonne: A classic winstub serving Alsatian food.
- Le Clou: An old wood-panelled winstub near the cathedral.
- Pâtisserie Christian: The city’s renowned pastry shop and tea room.
- Mireille Oster: Spiced pain d’épices in Petite France.
MICHELIN-starred restaurants
Last known stars; check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- Le Crocodile — 1 MICHELIN star, Modern French
- Buerehiesel — 1 MICHELIN star, Modern Alsatian
Romantic views
- Ponts Couverts (Evening): Medieval bridges with towers over the canals.
- Barrage Vauban (Sunset): Petite France and the bridges from the roof terrace.
- Parc de l’Orangerie (Afternoon): A lake, storks and long walking paths.
- Petite France Lanes (Evening): Flower-decked half-timbered houses on the canals.
Football stadiums in Strasbourg
- Stade de la Meinau: Home of RC Strasbourg Alsace
Day trips
- Baden-Baden — 42 km from the centre
- Europa-Park — 34 km from the centre
Good to know before visiting Strasbourg
- Fine: Clothing that fully covers the face is banned in public places.
- Fine: Keep your metro/RER ticket until you exit; riding without one is fined at checks.
- Fine: Since July 2025 smoking is banned on beaches, in parks, at bus shelters and outside schools.
- Fine: Flying drones is prohibited over most of Paris.
- Warning: Carry ID or your passport; police may check identity.
- Warning: Driving into city low-emission zones requires a Crit'Air sticker.
- Emergency: 112 (police 17, ambulance 15, fire 18)
- Plugs: C/E, 230V
- Tap water: Tap water is safe; you can ask for a free "carafe d'eau" in restaurants.
- Tipping: Service is included by law; leaving a few euros is a nice extra.
Sources: UK FCDO — Foreign travel advice: France, Wikivoyage — France, T.C. Dışişleri Bakanlığı — Türk vatandaşlarının tabi olduğu vize uygulamaları · For information only; rules change, check official sources before you go. Last checked: 2026-10
Strasbourg travel FAQ
- How many days do you need in Strasbourg?
- The top 8 places in the centre take about 2 days at a normal pace on a walking route from your hotel. Allow 3 days for the top 20 places within walking distance. Add extra days for day trips (Baden-Baden and Europa-Park).
- What are the top things to do in Strasbourg?
- Highlights: Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg, Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg, Saint Thomas Church, Strasbourg, Musée alsacien and Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. The map has 30 things to do in total.
- Where to stay in Strasbourg?
- Grande Île / Cathedral: The cathedral and historic squares; the UNESCO-listed core. Other options: Petite France, Krutenau, Neustadt and Station Area.
- How do you get from the airport to Strasbourg city centre?
- Strasbourg-Entzheim (SXB): TER train ≈ 10 min
- How do you get around Strasbourg?
- The centre is easy on foot or by bike; the tram network is extensive.
- Which MICHELIN-starred restaurants are in Strasbourg?
- According to the last known data there are 2 starred restaurants: Le Crocodile (1 star), Buerehiesel (1 star). Check the MICHELIN Guide before you go.
- What is the emergency number in Strasbourg?
- Emergency: 112 (police 17, ambulance 15, fire 18).
- Do you tip in Strasbourg?
- Service is included by law; leaving a few euros is a nice extra.
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