Strasbourg itinerary: 1 to 3 days
Plans for one to three days in Strasbourg, day by day: the Palais Rohan, Sainte-Madeleine and the Barrage Vauban first, then the cathedral, the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Place Kléber and the Grande Île, and the Kammerzell House, the astronomical clock and Temple Neuf as you add days. Every stop has a typical visit length.
How long do you have?
Map: 3 days
Strasbourg in 1 day
Day 1
Petite France
The picturesque old tanners' quarter of Strasbourg, with half-timbered houses, canals and footbridges.
Barrage Vauban Must see
17th-century covered weir on the Ill with a free rooftop terrace overlooking the Ponts Couverts and Petite France.
Palais Rohan, Strasbourg Must see
18th-century bishops' palace by the cathedral, home to the Fine Arts, Decorative Arts and Archaeology museums.
Strasbourg Cathedral Must see
Pink sandstone Gothic cathedral with a single spire, rose window and astronomical clock, plus a platform to climb.
Sainte-Madeleine, Strasbourg Must see
Gothic church in the Krutenau district, rebuilt after a fire in 1904, with stained glass and a quiet setting.
Strasbourg in 2 days
Day 1
Strasbourg Cathedral Must see
Pink sandstone Gothic cathedral with a single spire, rose window and astronomical clock, plus a platform to climb.
Kammerzell House
Richly carved half-timbered house of 1589 on the cathedral square, now a restaurant serving Alsatian food.
Palais Rohan, Strasbourg Must see
18th-century bishops' palace by the cathedral, home to the Fine Arts, Decorative Arts and Archaeology museums.
Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame
Strasbourg's museum of medieval and Renaissance art from the Upper Rhine, including original sculptures from the cathedral.
Day 2
Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Must see
Modern art museum by the Ill with works from Impressionism to today, including Jean Arp and Kandinsky.
Barrage Vauban Must see
17th-century covered weir on the Ill with a free rooftop terrace overlooking the Ponts Couverts and Petite France.
Ponts Couverts
Three bridges and four medieval towers on the River Ill, part of 13th-century defences at the edge of Petite France.
Petite France
The picturesque old tanners' quarter of Strasbourg, with half-timbered houses, canals and footbridges.
Place Kléber Must see
The city's largest square, with a statue of General Kléber and a giant Christmas tree during the market season.
Musée Alsacien
A museum of traditional Alsatian life in old Strasbourg houses, with furniture, costumes, tools and recreated rooms.
Sainte-Madeleine, Strasbourg Must see
Gothic church in the Krutenau district, rebuilt after a fire in 1904, with stained glass and a quiet setting.
Strasbourg in 3 days
Day 1
Strasbourg Cathedral Must see
Pink sandstone Gothic cathedral with a single spire, rose window and astronomical clock, plus a platform to climb.
Kammerzell House
Richly carved half-timbered house of 1589 on the cathedral square, now a restaurant serving Alsatian food.
Sainte-Madeleine, Strasbourg Must see
Gothic church in the Krutenau district, rebuilt after a fire in 1904, with stained glass and a quiet setting.
National and University Library Must see
Large Neustadt library on Place de la République, with a domed reading hall and exhibitions on its history.
Day 2
Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art Must see
Modern art museum by the Ill with works from Impressionism to today, including Jean Arp and Kandinsky.
Barrage Vauban Must see
17th-century covered weir on the Ill with a free rooftop terrace overlooking the Ponts Couverts and Petite France.
Ponts Couverts
Three bridges and four medieval towers on the River Ill, part of 13th-century defences at the edge of Petite France.
Petite France
The picturesque old tanners' quarter of Strasbourg, with half-timbered houses, canals and footbridges.
Place Kléber Must see
The city's largest square, with a statue of General Kléber and a giant Christmas tree during the market season.
Temple Neuf
Protestant church on the site of a former Dominican church, rebuilt in 1870s neo-Romanesque style near Place Kléber.
Day 3
Le Vaisseau
Hands-on science centre for children and families near the Rhine, with indoor exhibits and a garden.
Palais Rohan, Strasbourg Must see
18th-century bishops' palace by the cathedral, home to the Fine Arts, Decorative Arts and Archaeology museums.
Strasbourg astronomical clock
Renaissance-era astronomical clock inside the cathedral, rebuilt in 1843, with moving figures at 12:30 each day.
Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame
Strasbourg's museum of medieval and Renaissance art from the Upper Rhine, including original sculptures from the cathedral.
Musée Alsacien
A museum of traditional Alsatian life in old Strasbourg houses, with furniture, costumes, tools and recreated rooms.
Watch: Strasbourg
A one-minute look at the plan: every stop, day by day, with the map.
When to go to Strasbourg
May to September is the warmest time in Strasbourg, with boat trips and terraces along the river. Winter is cold, but the Christmas market, one of Europe's oldest, runs from late November to late December and draws very large crowds, so book hotels early. Hotels are also busy during the European Parliament's plenary weeks.
Plan the rest of your trip
- Where to stay: hotels in Strasbourg on Booking.com or Trip.com
- Skip-the-line tickets: museums and sights in Strasbourg on Tiqets
- Tours and day trips: things to do in Strasbourg on GetYourGuide
- From the airport: a private transfer in Strasbourg with Kiwitaxi
- Data on arrival: an eSIM for France from Airalo
- Last day: leave your bags in Strasbourg with Radical Storage and keep sightseeing
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Tips for Strasbourg
- The cathedral's astronomical clock shows its apostle parade at 12:30; a ticket is needed and entry starts shortly before, so arrive early.
- The cathedral platform is reached by 332 steps with a separate ticket; it gives the best view over the old town and towards the Black Forest.
- Many city museums close one weekday, Monday or Tuesday; check each museum before planning the day.
- The Christmas market from late November to 24 December draws large crowds; book hotels early and visit the stalls in the morning.
- The centre is compact and largely pedestrian; boat tours on the Ill circle the Grande Île, and trams serve the station and the European district.
Make it your own
Open the guide in Andiamo Places to see every stop on a map with walking directions, move places between days, check opening hours for your dates, and add your own finds. After the trip, your photos become a journal and, if you like, a printed photo book.
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Photo credits
- Barrage Vauban: Claude TRUONG-NGOC, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kammerzell House: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Le Vaisseau: Tael, CC BY 3.0
- Musée Alsacien: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Musée de l'Œuvre Notre-Dame: JMRW ( talk · contribs ), Public domain
- National and University Library: Photo Claude TRUONG-NGOC, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Palais Rohan, Strasbourg: Radek Kucharski, CC BY 2.0
- Petite France: Photo Claude TRUONG-NGOC, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Place Kléber: Jonathan Martz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ponts Couverts: ignis, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Sainte-Madeleine, Strasbourg: Robert Cutts from Bristol, England, UK, CC BY 2.0
- Strasbourg Cathedral: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art: Sniper Zeta, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Strasbourg astronomical clock: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Temple Neuf: Ji-Elle, CC BY-SA 3.0
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