Plan your trip to Strasbourg, France — handpicked tours and activities, the best time to visit, where to stay and eat, how to get there, and a sample itinerary.
Strasbourg weather by month
Month
High (°F)
Low (°F)
Notes
Jan
41
32
crisp & changeable
Feb
44
32
crisp & changeable
Mar
52
35
cool & changeable
Apr
60
42
mild & changeable
May
67
50
mild & changeable
Jun
74
57
warm & changeable
Jul
78
60
warm & changeable
Aug
76
59
warm & changeable
Sep
70
53
mild & changeable
Oct
61
47
mild & changeable
Nov
49
39
cool & changeable
Dec
43
34
crisp & changeable
Getting to Strasbourg
The compact centre is best on foot or by bike; an excellent tram network links the station, old town and European quarter.
SXB Strasbourg Airport — 15 min drive
BSL EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg — 75 min drive
FKB Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport — 80 min drive
Where to stay in Strasbourg
Where to base yourself, by neighborhood.
Grande Île. The UNESCO old-town island around the cathedral, with the finest hotels, restaurants and sights on foot. Central and atmospheric, if busiest at Christmas. The obvious first-visit base. Good for: First-timers & sightseeing.
La Petite France. The half-timbered canal quarter, romantic and postcard-pretty with charming small hotels. Quiet lanes yet steps from the centre. Ideal for couples and photographers. Good for: Romance & atmosphere.
Krutenau. The lively student and bohemian district east of the centre, full of bars, bistros and a local buzz. Good value and walkable to the old town. Great for nightlife and authenticity. Good for: Young travellers & nightlife.
Neustadt (German Imperial Quarter). The grand 19th-century district of wide boulevards and Wilhelmine architecture, also UNESCO-listed. Elegant, residential and near the university and parks. A quieter, characterful stay. Good for: Architecture & calm.
Gare (station area). Around the striking glass-domed main station, practical for TGV arrivals and day trips. Modern hotels and easy tram links, a short walk to Petite France. Best for convenience and value. Good for: Convenience & budget.
Where to eat in Strasbourg
A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Maison Kammerzell. Cathedral square · Alsatian — Dine inside a 1427 Renaissance house famed for its choucroute aux trois poissons.
Winstub Le Clou. near the cathedral · Winstub (Alsatian tavern) — Cosy tavern for baeckeoffe, coq au Riesling and local wines by the pot.
La Corde à Linge. Petite France · Alsatian / spätzle — Canal-side terrace beloved for homemade spätzle and tartes flambées.
Chez Yvonne (S'Burjerstuewel). Grande Île · Winstub — Iconic winstub that has hosted presidents; classic Alsatian plates.
Christian (patisserie). Grande Île · Patisserie / chocolate — Elegant tearoom for kougelhopf, bredele and fine chocolates.
La Fignette. 5 Rue de la Vignette · 4.6★ (8,157 reviews)
La Hache. 11 Rue de la Douane · 4.6★ (4,770 reviews)
Le Banquet des Sophistes. 5 Rue d'Austerlitz · 4.8★ (2,390 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
Au Brasseur. near place de l'Université · Brasserie / tarte flambée — Own-brewed beer and crisp flammekueche in a lively student-favourite hall.