France
Strasbourg
Strasbourg lies on the Rhine in northeastern France and serves as the center of the Alsace region. Often nicknamed the "capital of Europe," it has an international standing that gives it a distinctive atmosphere.
Updated August 15, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
- Gateway airport
- EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Best season
- May–Oct
- Time zone
- Europe/Paris
- Sights covered
- 44 places
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Temples & religious sites
Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg
Strasbourg Cathedral is the Roman Catholic cathedral in the center of Strasbourg. It's an easy, natural stop while wandering through the city center.
Attraction
Observatory of Strasbourg
The Strasbourg Observatory is located in Strasbourg, France. It's well worth a visit for travelers with an interest in astronomy.
Shopping & districts
Petite France
Petite France lies in the southwest of Strasbourg's Grande Île and preserves the city's most iconic old-town scenery. It's a great place to stroll through alleys that once formed the tanners' quarter.
Temples & religious sites
Saint Thomas Church, Strasbourg
Saint Thomas Church is Strasbourg's leading Lutheran church, also known as the 'Protestant Cathedral.' It's the only hall-church in Alsace and has been listed as a French historical monument since 1862.
Museums & galleries
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg
Housed in Strasbourg's baroque Palais Rohan, this museum holds paintings by Rhineland artists from the 14th century to modern times. It's a place to admire classic art while strolling through a storied palace interior.
Museums & galleries
Musée alsacien
The Musée Alsacien in Strasbourg showcases traditional Alsatian life, with reconstructed interiors of period homes and about 5,000 artifacts, including materials on Jewish community history.
Attraction
European Audiovisual Observatory
A public body under the Council of Europe based in Strasbourg, France, established in 1992 through a partial agreement. It provides information on Europe's broadcasting and audiovisual industry.
Museums & galleries
Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
A museum of modern and contemporary art located in Strasbourg, France. It first opened in 1973 and moved to its current building in November 1998.
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Best value
Where to find the best value-for-money accommodations in Strasbourg
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5-star & luxury
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Pool villas & resorts
Where to find pool villas and resorts in Strasbourg
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Family travel
Where to stay in Strasbourg for a family trip
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Couples & honeymoon
Where to stay in Strasbourg for a romantic getaway or honeymoon
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Central & near stations
Where to stay in Strasbourg for central access and station proximity
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Best time to visit
When is the best time to visit Strasbourg, France?
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First-time guide
How to visit Strasbourg for the first time: A practical orientation guide
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Getting around
How to get around Strasbourg, France
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