Visit Strasbourg in 2 days – Program idea

Day 1 – Visit Strasbourg’s Grande Île

Batorama ride

To kick off your first day of sightseeing, there’s nothing better than discovering Strasbourg from the water’s edge on a fly boat. This will give you your first glimpse of the European capital, and allow you to see the main districts and monuments from a different angle. Thanks to the audio guides, you’ll be given clear, enriching information on the city’s history, architecture and central European role.

Strasbourg’s beautiful Notre-Dame Cathedral

The tour continues on to a not-to-be-missed landmark: Strasbourg’s Notre-Dame Cathedral. At 142 meters high, it impresses with its grandeur and Gothic style. For the best shots, head to Rue Mercière or the Maison Kammerzell.

Then take a closer look at the building and the statues adorning the doors. The detail is incredible!

Once you’ve taken the tour, don’t hesitate to climb the 332 steps up to the platform. The view over the city is magnificent.

To round off your visit to Strasbourg Cathedral, it’s time to discover the interior , with its stained glass windows, organ and rose window. If possible, go there by 12 noon to see the astronomical clock show (every day except Sundays and public holidays – tickets must be purchased in addition).

A tour of Petite France

Petite France is Strasbourg’s emblematic district , with its half-timbered houses, canals and locks. Take time to stroll through the cobbled streets and admire the architecture of this historic district, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s impossible not to fall under the spell of Petite France!

On the Vauban dam

You can then continue on to the Vauban dam and its panoramic terrace. An ideal spot to enjoy views of the covered bridges, Petite France and the Cathedral, especially at sunset. For the perfect photo, head for the middle of the terrace, at the orientation table.

Tip: on your way to the Vauban dam, make a detour to the wisteria house by the covered bridges. When in bloom, this house is simply stunning.

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Strolling the Grande Île

The center of Strasbourg, the Grande Ile, is easy to visit on foot and is mostly pedestrianized, making for an even more pleasant stroll. Here you’ll find the city’s emblematic monuments, several museums and a whole host of shops, cafés, restaurants and bars. Something for every visitor!

To help you plan your walk, here’s a list of the Big Island’s must-sees :

• The Carré d’Or and the rue des Orfèvres
• Place Kléber with the beautiful Aubette building
• The Grand’Rue: one of the city’s liveliest thoroughfares
• Place Gutenberg and the CCI building, rue des tonneliers and place des tripiers
• The Palais Rohan
• Le Place du marché Gayot
• Rue des Juifs, a shopping street with beautiful buildings and a different view of the cathedral (one of my favorites).
• Quai Lezay Marnésia to discover the Pontonniers school
• Place Broglie, its opera house and town hall

Don’t hesitate to get lost in the city’s alleyways and enter open courtyards– it’s the best way to discover Strasbourg and its historic heart.

Day 2 – Imperial and European quarters

On this second day of our visit, we’re moving away from the touristy Strasbourg to discover other emblematic districts of the city.

The Neustadt district

We start the day at Place de la République, in the Neustadt district, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is the former German imperial district, built in 1870 by the German Empire. A radical departure from the historic center, here the streets are wide and the buildings grandiose.

Around the Place de la République are the Palais du Rhin, the national university library and Strasbourg’s national theater. Three enormous buildings that can’t be missed.

The little extra: the magnolias in bloom in spring for a perfect photo with the cathedral in the background.

From the Neustadt to the European Quarter

To get to the European Quarter from the Neustadt, you have two options: on foot or by streetcar.

The streetcar journey takes about 15 minutes. Take line E from République to Parlement Européen.

To discover Strasbourg in greater depth, there’s no better way than to walk between the two districts (approx. 30 minutes), past the church of Saint-Paul, the Palais Universitaire and up the Quai Rouget de l’Isle to the Ducrot footbridge. Walk past Arte and up to the European Parliament via cité Ungemach, a small village within the city of pink pavilions.

Discover the European quarter and its institutions

Strasbourg’s European district embodies modernity, European heritage and reconciliation between peoples. Strong values that have made Strasbourg the capital of Europe since 1949.

It is home to major institutions such as the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights and, of course, the European Parliament, which can be visited free of charge from Monday to Saturday.

Recharge your batteries in the Parc de l’Orangerie

After a beautiful day wandering around Strasbourg, there’s nothing like relaxing in a park to enjoy nature. The Parc de l’Orangerie is the city’s largest. Here, you can take a stroll, relax by the lake with an ice cream, or take a boat ride.

It’s a real haven of peace and quiet, and a great way to round off a visit to Strasbourg, with the sound of storks chattering in the background. Yes, you can see storks in Strasbourg!