Strasbourg event weekends: what to do between sessions
Half French, half German: Petite France canals, a Gothic cathedral and France's oldest Christmas market.
Events we cover in Strasbourg
Arriving
Strasbourg airport (SXB) has a 9-minute train to the centre. Frankfurt (FRA) is 2 hours by train; Paris is 1 hour 50 minutes by TGV.
Where to stay
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Station area | Hotels by the station and tram. |
| Mid-range | Grande Île | Inside the old town island. |
| Splurge | Petite France | Boutique hotels on the canals. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Ibis Styles Strasbourg Centre Gare
- Mid-range: Hotel Cathédrale
- Splurge: Sofitel Strasbourg Grande Île
Tours
Half day · Low walking · Family
Batorama river cruise
Around the Grande Île and to the European Parliament.
Where to eat
With kids
- Vaisseau science centre.
- Orangerie park storks.
Rainy-day backups
- Alsace Museum.
- Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.
Free things to do
- Cathedral exterior and the astronomical clock show (small fee at 12:30).
- Petite France and the Barrage Vauban.
Getting around
- Trams cover the city; the old town is walkable.
- Uber, Bolt and G7 taxis work in French cities.
- SNCF TGV and Ouigo trains link the big cities; book on SNCF Connect.