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Welcome to Strasbourg
The fairy-tale city of Strasbourg entices visitors with its Gothic cathedral and meandering streets. Situated on the border between France and Germany, 305 miles (491 kilometers) east of Paris, Strasbourg delights with traditional Alsatian timber-framed buildings that jostle for space along the banks of the River Ill and medieval lanes that run through the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Old Town. Travel with a private or small-group guided tour to take in the city’s sights: Book a walking tour to top attractions such as the Strasbourg Cathedral de Notre-Dame (Cathedral of Our Lady of Strasbourg), widely considered a Gothic masterpiece, as well as the baroque Palais Rohan built between 1732 and 1742. Stroll along La Petite France’s cobbled lanes, and discover the Vauban Dam (Barrage Vauban). Or join a bike or pedicab tour to pedal around the covered bridges or admire the modern buildings of European Parliament. At Christmastime, the historic town squares light up with festive Christmas markets, delighting visitors with the scent of mulled wine. Day trips beyond the city lead you to rolling hillsides lined with vineyards. Take a wine tour along the Alsace Wine Route to sample gewürztraminer and riesling wines, and discover pretty villages like Mittelbergheim and historic Riquewihr. Or schedule a day trip to Baden-Baden, the pink sandstone High Koenigsbourg Castle, the medieval village Eguisheim, or the Black Forest, where centuries of Alsatian history come to life.
