Strasbourg
・Globally popular Christmas market
・Cathedral with red exterior
【City description】
It a city near Germany. Because the city has been drawn into the wars between France and Germany many times, the German culture influences the city like foods and buildings. In particular, the Christmas market in December is famous and many people visit for the sightseeing. The center city is modern, on the other hand, there are some ancient areas like the small France.
【Overall rating】
★★★★★
【Time required】
5 h 30
【Budget】
22.50 euros
【Fatigue】
★★★★☆
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Itinerary Map
Navigation
【Start】①Strasbourg station
★Go to Maire Kuss St and cross a bridge. Then, turn right at Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux Square and enter the cul-de-sac of Bain aux Plante. It takes about 10 minutes by walk.
②Small France★Go to a dam on the river.
③Vauban dam★Return to Small France and cross the Saint-Martin bridge. Then turn right at a forked road and go straight as far as Gutenberg Square. When you arrive there, you’ll find a cathedral. It takes about 15 minutes by walk.
④Strasbourg Cathedral★Go to Château Square on the right hand of the cathedral.
⑤Rohan Palace★Go to another side of the cathedral. Then go to Des Orfèvres St.
⑥Temple Neuf★Continue to go to the street in front of the church and turn left at l’Outre St.
⑦Kléber Square★Go to November 22 St to return to the station. It takes 15 minutes by walk.
【Goal】Strasbourg station
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【Start】
①Strasbourg station
Gare de Strasbourg
The station has a modern appearance, and in December a Christmas market is held in the square in front of the station.
★Go to Maire Kuss St and cross a bridge. Then, turn right at Saint-Pierre-le-Vieux Square and enter the cul-de-sac of Bain aux Plante. It takes about 10 minutes by walk.
②Small France
Petite France
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
This is an area where you can see characteristic buildings such as half-timbered houses with white walls. The view from the river is also beautiful, making it a perfect place to take photos.
★Go to a dam on the river.
③Vauban dam
Barrage Vauban
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 8 am – 7 pm
(Until 9 pm from May to August, until 4 pm from November to February)
Close: No
A lock on the River Ill that flows through Strasbourg. It is a building, and if you go up to the roof you can see the view of Strasbourg.
★Return to Small France and cross the Saint-Martin bridge. Then turn right at a forked road and go straight as far as Gutenberg Square. When you arrive there, you’ll find a cathedral. It takes about 15 minutes by walk.
④Strasbourg Cathedral
Cathédrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg
Time required: 20 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 8 h 30 am – 6 pm
Close: No
It is a symbol of this city, and its red exterior is due to the fact that it was built using sandstone taken from the mountains of Verges. The impact when it appears in front of you from the middle of the city is overwhelming. The light from the chandelier shines beautifully in the dimly lit interior. The astronomical clock mechanism moves from 11:30 to 12:30, so don’t miss it. You can also climb up to the roof from the outside, so if you have the stamina we recommend you try it (required time: 30 min / cost: 8 euros). The biggest Christmas market is in front of the cathedral.
★Go to Château Square on the right hand of the cathedral.
⑤Rohan Palace
Palais Rohan
Time required: 3 h
(each museum takes about 1 hour)
Admission fee: 7.50 euros for each museum
Opening hour: 10 am – 6 pm
Close: Tuesday, 1/1, 5/1, 11/1, 11/11, 12/25
Originally a palace built for the Bishop of Rohan, it is now used as a museum. This museum consists of three parts: the Decorative Museum on the first floor, the Archaeological Museum in the basement, and the Art Museum on the second floor, and there is a lot to see, so you’ll want to leave plenty of time to visit.
★Go to another side of the cathedral. Then go to Des Orfèvres St.
⑥Temple Neuf
Église protestante du Temple Neuf
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
Opening hour: 2 pm – 6 pm
(Open from 10:00 to 12:00 only on Sundays)
Close: Monday and Tuesday
The church has a red exterior just like the cathedral. The inside is small, but it has an unusual structure with a pulpit behind the altar.
★Continue to go to the street in front of the church and turn left at l’Outre St.
⑦Kléber Square
Kléber square
Time required: 15 min
Admission fee: 0 euro
It’s a large square in the center of town. Surrounded by distinctive buildings, it’s fun just to look at them. A huge Christmas tree is decorated during the Christmas season.
★Go to November 22 St to return to the station. It takes 15 minutes by walk.
【Goal】
Strasbourg station
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