2 Days in Strasbourg: Half-Timbered Streets and Christmas Markets

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πŸ“ Strasbourg, FranceπŸ—“ 2 daysπŸ‘₯ Couples and short breaks

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2Days
7Stops
2Meal tips
About Β£80-130 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget

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A short stay in Alsace's capital: Petite France's half-timbered houses, the Gothic cathedral and the European Parliament district. Christmas markets run from late November to Christmas.

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Day by day

Dramatic view of the ornate Strasbourg Cathedral against a clear sky.
1

Petite France and the cathedral

09:30

Strasbourg Cathedral

A Gothic cathedral with an astronomical clock and a view from the platform.

πŸ“ Centre⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€6 platform
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πŸ’‘ The clock runs at 12:30.
11:30

Petite France

Canals, locks and half-timbered houses.

πŸ“ Petite France⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ Walk the Barrage Vauban.
14:00

Boat tour on the Ill

A one-hour canal trip.

πŸ“ Centre⏱ 1 hourπŸ’· ~€15
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πŸ’‘ Audio guides in multiple languages.
19:00

Winstub dinner

Traditional Alsatian tavern with choucroute or flammekueche.

πŸ“ Centre⏱ 2 hoursπŸ’· ~€25-35
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πŸ’‘ Try Alsace wine.

🍽 Where to eat

lunchTarte flambΓ©eAlsatian Β· $$
Striking low-angle view of Strasbourg Cathedral showcasing its Gothic architectural details and rose window.
2

Museums and parks

10:00

Palais Rohan museums

Three museums in a baroque palace.

πŸ“ Centre⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· ~€7.50
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πŸ’‘ Free first Sunday.
12:30

Parc de l'Orangerie

A park with storks.

πŸ“ Orangerie⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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πŸ’‘ Boat rentals available.
15:30

European Parliament

Free visits when open.

πŸ“ European Quarter⏱ 1.5 hoursπŸ’· Free
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🍽 Where to eat

breakfastKougelhopf and coffeeAlsatian Β· $
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Palais Rohan museums

Good to know

✈️ Getting thereStrasbourg Airport has a train to the centre in 10 minutes; many arrive by TGV from Paris in 1h50.
πŸš† Getting aroundTrams cover the city; the centre is walkable.
πŸ’· CurrencyEuro (€). Cards widely accepted.
πŸ—£ LanguageFrench and Alsatian. English is common.

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