Itinerary Strasbourg

June is an excellent season to visit Strasbourg—long days, warm weather, and outdoor terraces make it ideal for gastronomy, culture, and riverside strolls.

💰 Budget overview

Category	Amount
✈️ Transport	900 USD
🏨 Accommodations	1100 USD
🧳 Gear	100 USD
🗺️ On-site	400 USD
Total	2500 USD

🗺️ Activities & landmarks

🇫🇷 Strasbourg - 3 days

☀️ Daytime

• [ ] 🛕 Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Breathtaking Gothic masterpiece with a soaring spire and astronomical clock. Climb to the platform for panoramic views—arrive early to avoid lines.

• [ ] 🏛️ Palais Rohan ⭐⭐⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Elegant 18th-century palace housing three museums: Fine Arts, Decorative Arts, and Archaeology. Combo ticket recommended for art & history lovers.

• [ ] 🌳 Parc de l’Orangerie ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Stroll through beautifully landscaped gardens, visit the mini-zoo, and relax by the lake. Popular with locals, especially on sunny afternoons.

• [ ] 🎨 Musée d’Art Moderne et Contemporain ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Striking riverside museum featuring international and Alsatian modern art in a light-filled space. Café terrace with canal views.

• [ ] 🏙️ Petite France ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Wander the UNESCO-listed quarter of timbered houses, cobbled lanes, and scenic canals—iconic views at Ponts Couverts and Barrage Vauban.

• [ ] 🏛️ European Parliament ⭐⭐ (~1h, book ahead)

  • Guided tours provide insight into the workings of the EU. Impressive modern architecture.

• [ ] 🏛️ Musée Alsacien ⭐⭐ (~1.5h)

  • Charming museum set in historic houses, spotlighting Alsatian life, costumes, folklore, and traditions.

• [ ] 🌳 Jardin Botanique de l’Université de Strasbourg ⭐ (~1h)

  • Peaceful retreat with over 6000 plant species. Great for nature lovers.

• [ ] 🏙️ Place Kléber ⭐⭐ (~0.5h)

  • Strasbourg’s bustling central square—surrounded by belle époque facades, shopping, and outdoor cafés.

• [ ] 🎨 Musée Tomi Ungerer ⭐⭐ (~1h)

  • Dedicated to the Strasbourg-born illustrator's whimsical art and satirical drawings.

• [ ] 🏛️ Eglise Saint-Thomas ⭐ (~0.5h)

  • Imposing Protestant church with Silbermann organ played by Mozart.

• [ ] 🌳 Place de la République & Neustadt ⭐⭐ (~1h)

  • Historic imperial quarter with grand urban planning, palaces, and green spaces.

• [ ] 🏙️ Grande Île ⭐⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Strasbourg's UNESCO-inscribed historic centre—meander exploring beautiful alleys, shops, and hidden courtyards.

• [ ] 🛕 Synagogue de la Paix ⭐ (~0.5h)

  • Notable for its solemn architecture and poignant history.

🌙 Evening & night

• [ ] 🍸 Le Douanier ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Upscale bar in Petite France with riverside terrace. Try local eaux-de-vie in a chic setting.

• [ ] 🍸 Jeannette et les Cycleux ⭐ (~2h)

  • Retro-chic bar with Alsatian wines and cocktails—lively, eclectic crowd.

• [ ] 🍸 Le Bar de la Lanterne ⭐⭐ (~2h)

  • Stylish bar with creative cocktails in a historic timbered house.

🍽️ Must-try food spots

• [ ] 🍜 La Maison des Tanneurs ⭐⭐⭐

  • Elegant winstub with classic tarte flambée. Historic building, dinner approx. 50-80 USD/person.

• [ ] 🍜 Au Crocodile ⭐⭐⭐

  • Michelin-starred, refined Alsatian-French gastronomy. Tasting menus 150+ USD/person.

• [ ] 🍜 Le Clou ⭐⭐

  • Local institution for choucroute and baeckeoffe. Hearty regional cuisine, 40+ USD/person.

• [ ] 🍜 Marche Broglie ⭐

  • Covered market with seasonal produce and cheese stalls. Great for an artisanal picnic.

🔁 Optional if time permits

• [ ] 🏙️ Strasbourg River Cruise (~1h)

  • Scenic way to see Grand Île & European institutions from the water.

• [ ] 🏛️ Le Vaisseau (~1.5h)

  • Interactive science centre (especially fun for families, but adults welcome—engaging exhibits).

• [ ] 🌳 Foret de la Robertsau (~2h)

  • Nature hike or cycling along the Rhine on city outskirts.

🎬 Films & series to watch

🇫🇷 Strasbourg

• [ ] 🎬 La Chinoise (1967) — ⭐ 7.0 — Strasbourg university and social change, Godard classic — Criterion
• [ ] 🎬 Diplomatie (2014) — ⭐ 7.2 — Tense WWII drama partly set in Alsace — Amazon Prime
• [ ] 📺 EuroNews Reports: Strasbourg (2022) — ⭐ 8.0 — Culture and politics in Europe's capital — YouTube

🍜 Local specialties

🇫🇷 Strasbourg

• [ ] Choucroute garnie (sauerkraut with sausages, pork, potatoes)
• [ ] Tarte flambée (flammekueche—thin flatbread with cream, onions, bacon)
• [ ] Kougelhopf (Alsatian brioche cake with raisins and almonds)

📍 Maps - places to pin

🇫🇷 Strasbourg

1. 🌤️ Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg
2. 🌙 Le Douanier (bar)
3. 🛍️ Galeries Lafayette Strasbourg
4. 🏨 Hôtel Régent Petite France
5. 🍽️ La Maison des Tanneurs

✈️ Transport to book

• [ ] ✈️ London → Strasbourg (direct or via Paris; luxury cabin class recommended)
• [ ] ✈️ Strasbourg → London

🏨 Accommodations

City	Nights	Accommodation	Price
Strasbourg	3	Hôtel Régent Petite France (★★★★★)	1100 USD
Total	3		1100 USD