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GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION CLOSEST TOWNS
TownStrasbourgBischheim at 4.5 km (10 min)
Insee code67482Hoenheim at 4.9 km (10 min)
Postcode67000Lingolsheim at 6.3 km (12 min)
Latitude48.5831480Eckbolsheim at 6.6 km (9 min)
Longitude7.7478820Wolfisheim at 7.8 km (9 min)
AltitudeFrom 132 to 151 metersNiederhausbergen at 8.1 km (10 min)
Surface78.26 km²Oberhausbergen at 8.3 km (10 min)
Population272123 inhabitantsSouffelweyersheim at 8.6 km (11 min)
Density3537 inhabitants/km²Oberschaeffolsheim at 9.3 km (12 min)
National labelPfulgriesheim at 9.3 km (15 min)
DepartmentBas-RhinMittelhausbergen at 9.4 km (11 min)
RegionAlsaceSearch another town
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TOWN PRESENTATION

European capital and capital of the Alsace region, Strasbourg is also a city of art and history whose historic center is a World Heritage by UNESCO.

Gastronomic specialties: the flammekueche (pie outbreak), sauerkraut, Bredele (Christmas biscuits) ...


SIGHTSEEING
  • Notre-Dame, masterpiece of Gothic art, and its astronomical clock.
  • La Petite France, the former district of the tanners, picturesque and full of charm with its timbered houses and canals.
  • Covered Bridges.
  • The house Kammerzell, half-timbered house in the Renaissance style.
  • The Rohan Palace housing the Museum of Fine Arts, the Museum of Decorative Arts and the Archaeological Museum.
  • The Historical Museum of the City of Strasbourg.
  • The Alsatian Museum dedicated to the arts and popular traditions of Alsace.
  • The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.
  • The European institutions: the Council of Europe, the European Parliament, the European Court of Human Rights ...
  • The Republic Square.
  • The botanical garden.
  • The Parc de l'Orangerie.
  • Boat trips on the river Ill.
Detailed information
TransportAirport of Strasbourg - Neuhof,   Train station of Krimmeri Meinau,   Train station of Strasbourg,   Train station of Strasbourg-Roethig
Information pointsTourist Office of Strasbourg
Leisure centresArchaeological Museum of Strasbourg,   Botanical Garden of the Université Louis Pasteur,   Museum Alsacien,   Museum Cabinet des Estampes et des Dessins,   Museum Historique de la Ville de Strasbourg,   Museum Zoologique,   Museum of Fine Art of Strasbourg,   Museum of L'Oeuvre Notre-Dame,   Museum of La Conscription,   Museum of Modern Art of Strasbourg,   Museum of the Arts Décoratifs,   Park of L'Orangerie,   Skating Rink L'Iceberg
MonumentsBibliothèque nationale,   Castle of Pourtalès,   Cathedral Notre-Dame,   Church Saint-Guillaume,   Church Saint-Jean,   Church Saint-Nicolas,   Church Saint-Paul,   Church Saint-Pierre-le-Jeune,   Church Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux,   Church Saint-Thomas,   Church Saint-Étienne,   Church Sainte-Aurélie,   Church Sainte-Madeleine,   House Kammerzell,   Law Court of Strasbourg,   Manor of the Contades,   Palace Rohan,   Palace of the Rhin,   Prefecture of the Bas-Rhin
Performance hallsAuditorium of the Musee d'Art Moderne,   Conservatoire - Cité de la Musique et de la Danse,   Cultural Space Django Reinhardt,   Exhibition Park of Strasbourg,   Fosse des Treize,   Hall des Chars,   La Boite Noire - Creps,   La Laiterie,   Le Kafteur,   Le Rhenus,   Le Vaisseau,   National Theatre of Strasbourg,   Opera National du Rhin de Strasbourg,   PMC - Palais de la Musique et des Congrès,   Pôle Sud,   Salle Molodoi,   Salle TJP,   Salle de la Bourse,   Stadium of La Meinau,   Zénith de Strasbourg - Europe

EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS
  • The Festival of Artifacts (contemporary music) in April.
  • The Music Festival Strasbourg (classical music) in June
  • Cross-Time festival electro-groove: in June
  • Strasbourg Jazz Festival: Late June - early July.
  • The European Fair: September.
  • The European Nights (music festival) in October.
  • The market for Christmas in December.

ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
  • La Route des Vins.
  • The Parc Naturel Régional des Vosges du Nord.
  • The typical Alsatian villages.
  • Mount Sainte-Odile, a place of pilgrimage.
  • The cities of Colmar and Mulhouse.
PHOTOS
Tanners House
 
Garden on both sides, the bridge
garden from both sides
 
Garden on both sides (French side)
Garden on both sides (German side)
 
Garden on both sides: many games for children
Garden of both banks: a lot of games for children
 
Garden on both sides: entertainment
Rhine Forest (protected)
 
Rhine Forest (protected)
Rhine Forest (protected)
 
nautical jousting Strasbourg
Strasbourg Station
 
Station Strasbourg
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WEATHER
Tuesday 14 February
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Min. -4°C - Max. 1°C
Wednesday 15 February
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Min. -6°C - Max. 4°C
Thursday 16 February
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RESTAURANTS 
La cloche a fromage
Strasbourg
Beneath tje biggest cheese covered bell (Guiness Book of Records) more than 200 varieties of unpasteurised cheeses are offered with the passing seasons, a lot of breads and wines. Lovers...
Located in StrasbourgFrom 25 € to 35 € per person 
Tire Bouchon
Strasbourg
Close to Strasbourg Cathedral and its Christmas market in the restaurant the Corkscrew, a winstub where we find the charm and authenticity of the past. In a warm and neat, which is...
Located in StrasbourgFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 
Mikado  SPECIAL OFFER
Strasbourg
We want to share with you the traditional cuisine of the Rising Sun: Sushi (maki & nigiri), Sashimi, Yakitori, Tempura, Teriyaki, Donburi, Nabe Mono, Japanese noodles and others. Find...
Located in StrasbourgFrom 15 € to 30 € per person 

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BEDS & BREAKFASTS 
Chambre d'Hôtes au canal    
9.8
Illkirch-Graffenstaden
Near a canal along a bike trail, 6 km from the center of Strasbourg (easy access by tram). A large room, 31m², very comfortable, with independent entrance in a house with garden, easy...
Located 5.4 km from Strasbourg59 € the double room 
La 5ème saison    
9.8
Mundolsheim
Welcome to the fifth season Marie-Odile and Francis fritsch welcome you in Alsace and offer their cozy guest rooms in their house of character dating from 1930 to quiet mundolsheim...
Located 7.1 km from Strasbourg65 € the double room 
HOFFER Henri    
9.6
Geispolsheim
5 guest rooms in the house of the owner located in the town. 3 double rooms, one room at a person and a family room consisting of four two-room with two beds and a piece of a double...
Located 10.1 km from StrasbourgFrom 40 € to 46 € the double room 

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VACATION RENTALS 
Gîte citadin à Strasbourg- Schiltigheim  
9.4
  SPECIAL OFFER
Schiltigheim
A Schiltigheim, City Brewers, we offer this Furnished tourist classified 3 stars. Independent guest house (Entry, Living Room, Bedroom, Great Kitchen, bathroom, loggia, balcony, cellar),...
Located 2.1 km from StrasbourgFrom 350 € to 380 € per week 
Oberlin #1
Strasbourg
The Oberlin # 1 is an apartment of 48 sq. M. consisting of an entrance with cupboards, a living room-kitchen, a bathroom and a bedroom. It can accommodate up to 4 people through its...
Located in Strasbourg390 € per week 
Gîtes au bal paysan site www:freysz.com  
8
Berstett
3 cottages and 2 guest rooms in a typical building of 1758 and completely renovated in 1994cette timbered farm outbuildings was originally a dance hall. Ranked 2 and 3 stars by Gîtes...
Located 12.3 km from Strasbourg220 € per week 

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CAMPSITES 
Camp Au Clair Ruisseau    
9.2
  SPECIAL OFFER
Gerstheim
Camping quiet, spacious places with electricity connection (16 A), water and evacuation. Cabins and mobile homes for rent. Families and groups welcome, Pets welcome. Modern sanitary...
Located 22 km from StrasbourgFrom 15.10 € to 16.60 € per day 

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HOTELS
Adagio Access Strasbourg Petite France    
9.6
Strasbourg
Located in the city centre, this residence with a 24-hour reception is just 1.5 km from Strasbourg Cathedral. Free internet access and a kitchenette feature in the modern studios and...
Located in StrasbourgRoom from 49 €
Hotel Gutenberg     
8.6
Strasbourg
Ideally situated in the city centre of Strasbourg, opposite the cathedral and next to the historic district of La Petite France, the Hotel Gutenberg has free Wi-Fi access in public...
Located in StrasbourgRoom from 69 €
Le Grand Hôtel     
8
Strasbourg
Located opposite Strasbourg train station, the Grand Hotel is located a 10-minute walk from the city centre and Place Kléber. It offers a bar, terrace and free Wi-Fi access. All of...
Located in StrasbourgRoom from 74 €

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