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Tourist Attractions in Strasbourg

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Strasbourg

Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps

About Strasbourg

Strasbourg, a French city with a typical German name, has long been a bone of contention between the two neighbouring countries. But now it has long since become the unofficial capital of united Europe and the centre of the administrative power of the European Union. Strasbourg is also the intellectual centre of France, with the prestigious Strasbourg University.

The main city of the Alsace region boasts a long and rich history. In the old quarters there are still temples built in the XII century, and the squares are decorated with picturesque half-timbered houses. Strasbourg has many interesting museums, beautiful parks and historical monuments, so the excursion programme promises to be bright and interesting.

Top-20 Tourist Attractions in Strasbourg

Petite-France

0/5
A romantic and picturesque neighbourhood, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Back in the 16th century, fishermen and leather artisans settled here, which led to a foul odour in the streets. Little France is now a sophisticated historic district with half-timbered houses, flower-filled balconies, quiet lanes and covered bridges over the River Ile.

Place Kléber

0/5
The square is located in the historic centre of Strasbourg and is the venue for official ceremonies, public events and various celebrations. In the middle there is a monument in honour of General Kleber, a native of Strasbourg. The sculpture was created by F. Grass in the middle of the XIX century. The square is surrounded by picturesque historical mansions, which house administrative buildings, restaurants and shops.

Rue Gutenberg

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The place is named in honour of I. Gutenberg, the world-famous inventor of the printing press. Thanks to this ingenious invention, Strasbourg gained European fame and for 200 years became the cultural capital of the region. The square is decorated with a monument to the master, which was erected in 1840. Interestingly, no images of Gutenberg have survived, so the sculptor simply invented his image.

Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Strasbourg

4.7/5
61517 reviews
A cathedral whose construction began in the 11th century. Earlier on the site of the cathedral was a Roman sanctuary. Over the long centuries of history, the architecture of the cathedral has mixed several styles – from early Romanesque to late Gothic. One of the main decorations of the cathedral is the astronomical clock of the XIV century. The dial of the chronometer shows the positions and orbits of the planets as they were understood in past centuries.
Open time
Monday: 8:30 – 11:15 AM, 12:45 – 5:45 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 – 11:15 AM, 12:45 – 5:45 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 – 11:15 AM, 12:45 – 5:45 PM
Thursday: 8:30 – 11:15 AM, 12:45 – 5:45 PM
Friday: 8:30 – 11:15 AM, 12:45 – 5:45 PM
Saturday: 8:30 – 11:15 AM, 12:45 – 5:45 PM
Sunday: 2:00 – 5:15 PM

St. Thomas Church

4.4/5
2513 reviews
The largest Lutheran church in Strasbourg, built on the site of an early Christian chapel of the 6th century. Until the XVI century St Thomas’s Church belonged to the Catholic parish, but thanks to the efforts of the local priest M. Bucer the church became Protestant. The facade of the building is made in the severe Romanesque style with Gothic elements, but the interiors are characterised by opulence and diversity.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 1:30 – 5:00 PM

Église Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune

4.6/5
916 reviews
An 11th century church which, like St Thomas’s, was taken over by the Protestant Church in the 16th century. However, the Lutherans still left the Catholics a small aspidha inside the building and separated from them by a wall. Thus, until the XIX century, the services of different branches of the church were held under one roof, until the Catholic community became cramped and moved into its own building. The interior of the Church of St Peter the Young is decorated with original frescoes from the 14th century.
Open time
Monday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM

Église réformée Saint-Paul

4.6/5
850 reviews
A neo-Gothic structure located in the central part of Strasbourg. The temple was built at the end of the XIX century according to the project of L. Muller. During the Second World War, the building was badly damaged by bombing, and restoration work began only in the 2000s. The church belongs to the Protestant community, and was originally built for the German military garrison.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM

Maison Kammerzell

4.1/5
6054 reviews
A 15th century architectural monument built in the half-timbered style and later remodelled in late Gothic and Renaissance style. The façade has 75 windows with figurative framing on which scenes from the Bible, mythological characters, signs of the Zodiac and images of human feelings are depicted. The Kammerzel House is one of the most picturesque representatives of the late German Gothic style.
Open time
Monday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM, 6:00 – 9:00 PM
0/5
An 18th century palace built on the site of the old archbishops’ residence by the will of Cardinal A. M. de Rogan-Soubise, who was Bishop of Strasbourg. The architect J. Massol worked on the design of the building. The Rogan Palace was often visited by royalty, Louis IV, Marie Antoinette and Napoleon Bonaparte. Today, the palace houses the Archaeological Museum, the Museum of Fine Arts and the City Museum of Applied Arts.

Historical Museum of the City of Strasbourg

4.5/5
1496 reviews
The museum exhibition is housed in a picturesque 16th century building that served as a slaughterhouse for three centuries. In 1920, the mansion was given to the museum by order of the city authorities. Among the valuable exhibits are ancient books, as well as the very Bible produced by I. Gutenberg on the first printing press. Gutenberg on the first printing press. The collection of antique weapons, household utensils and interior items is of no less interest.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Museum Œuvre Notre-Dame

4.6/5
361 reviews
A museum founded with funds from the Virgin Mary Foundation. This society was founded in the middle of the 13th century. Its members have done much to preserve the historical heritage of Strasbourg. The Notre Dame Museum exhibits paintings, sculptures and stained glass windows that once adorned the Strasbourg Cathedral. Here you can admire the works of I. Striegel, S. Stoskopf, G. Baldung and other masters of the Upper Rhine, who created in the period before 1681.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Alsatian Museum

4.5/5
2414 reviews
Ethnographic exposition dedicated to the culture, crafts and life of the historical region of Alsace. On the territory of the open-air museum there are old houses in which the interior of the XVIII-XIX centuries is recreated. With the help of enthusiasts they managed to collect crockery, interior items, furniture, toys, clothes of people who lived in Alsace 100 – 200 years ago. The exhibits were searched for in remote villages, literally in storerooms and attics.
Open time
Monday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

4.4/5
4270 reviews
It is hard to imagine a tourist European city without its own modern art museum. The Strasbourg Gallery began in the 70s of the XX century. For a couple of decades, works of art were purchased for the museum. Finally, the exhibition was opened, in 1998 the Museum Administration managed to collect an excellent collection of modern art objects created in the late XIX – early XXI centuries.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Le Vaisseau

4.5/5
4019 reviews
An interactive entertainment museum where children are presented with the achievements of modern science in an easy and interesting form. The territory is divided into thematic halls: animal world, mysteries of sound and image, human body, water, gardens, construction. The place will be interesting for adults as well, as the museum has a lot of informative information presented in a relaxed but memorable form.
Open time
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Botanical Gardens of Strasbourg University

4.4/5
1865 reviews
A city park located in a relatively small area of 3.5 hectares. Despite its small size, it is home to several thousand plants. The park was founded in the 17th century on the site of a monastery pogost for the needs of the University of Strasbourg. According to the established tradition, this place continues to be popular with students. The planetarium building is located on the territory of the garden.
Open time
Monday: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Friday: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 – 4:00 PM

Barrage Vauban

4.5/5
9195 reviews
The dam was built between 1686 and 1700 to contain the Ile River. Engineer S. Vauban worked on the design of the structure. It was intended to flood the southern part of Strasbourg in the event of an enemy attack. The dam was designed in the form of a covered bridge. The panoramic platform, equipped as a result of numerous reconstructions, offers an excellent view of the city.
Open time
Monday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Ponts Couverts de Strasbourg

4.7/5
1935 reviews
A 13th-century architectural ensemble that once formed part of Strasbourg’s defences. It consists of four massive square towers and bridges. Each tower was used for a specific task (basically, they housed prisons and torture chambers at different times). Nowadays, the complex is a very popular and visited attraction of the city, there are always a lot of tourists here.
Open time
Monday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Old Customs House

4.8/5
5 reviews
It was built in the middle of the 14th century because of the need for customs control of goods travelling along the Rhine. With the creation of the customs office, tax duties were collected on a regular basis. The historic building was destroyed during the Second World War. It was rebuilt in the 1950s. Nowadays, the former customs house houses an art gallery.

Strasbourg

4.1/5
1914 reviews
The city’s central station, covered by a transparent glass dome. The station was inaugurated in 1883, and in 2006-2007 it underwent a grand reconstruction that cost the city 150 million euros. As a result, the building has a larger glass gallery and warm floors. Strasbourg railway station is an important transport hub in eastern France.

European Parliament

4.3/5
1466 reviews
Strasbourg is home to a large number of administrative institutions of the European Union: the Council of Europe, the ECtHR, the Institute for Human Rights and others (more than 20 organisations in total). The headquarters of these organisations are located in the European Quarter, which covers several districts – Robertsau, Wacken and Orangerie. The first supranational structure appeared in Strasbourg back in 1815, it regulated the issues of navigation on the Rhine River.
Open time
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed