Strasbourg
Half-French, half-German — timber-framed houses and Christmas markets.
Overview
Strasbourg sits on the Rhine at the French-German border; its medieval Petite France is a fairy-tale of timber-framed houses, waterfalls and canals. The Gothic Cathedrale Notre-Dame dominates the skyline; the European Parliament nearby reminds visitors this is also the seat of European democracy.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit
December for the magical Christmas market; April to June for riverside walks.
How to get there
Strasbourg Airport (SXB) is 10 km southwest with a bus connection. Paris is 2h15 by TGV; direct trains also serve Frankfurt.
Getting around
The compact centre is best walked or cycled; CTS tram and bus network is clean; bikes are available along the Ill river.
Travel budget
Three-star hotels EUR 100-170/night; a flammekueche lunch EUR 12-18; a Christmas market stroll is free.
Safety
Very safe; standard precautions.
Visa information
Schengen visa; EU/EEA free entry.
Internet & eSIM
Good 4G/5G; EU eSIMs work well across Alsace.
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