Forêt Noire Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Popular places to visit
University Palace
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University Palace during your travels in Strasbourg. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area.
Botanical Gardens
Admire thousands of colorful and unusual plant species and walk in the shadow of soaring trees in this peaceful green oasis.
Strasbourg Christmas Market
During your visit to Strasbourg, you can do some window-shopping at Strasbourg Christmas Market. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area.
Train Station Square
Enjoy views of the impressive futuristic train station from this green, pedestrianized plaza at Strasbourg’s core.
Strasbourg Cathedral
Find out why literary masters, such as Goethe and Victor Hugo, heaped praise on this remarkable, pink-hued cathedral.
European Parliament
After visiting European Parliament, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Strasbourg. Make time for the shops and local tours in this walkable area.
Activities
Strasbourg: Guided Bike Tour with a Local Guide
Discover Marvelous Strasbourg with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Strasbourg Historic Center Walking Tour With A Guide
Strasbourg: Bike Tour with a Guide bikes included
Strasbourg Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Alsace Half-Day Wine Tour From Strasbourg
Our pick of the best Forêt Noire Hotel Deals
Maison Rouge Strasbourg Hotel&Spa, Autograph Collection
Very comfortable and clean room. Staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. Great location for walking around the city. I would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Citadines Eurometropole Strasbourg
Nice hotel but we were disappointed that that the pool costs extra 15 euros per person and no kids allowed after 5 pm, as we specifically looked for a hotel with pool access for kids.
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
City Residence Strasbourg Centre
Nice and clean hotel. Friendly and helpful staff! About a 10-15 min walk to the main trainstation. Also a 15 min walk to La Petite France.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Strasbourg - Sud by IHG
I arrived late at night and the receptionist Sadri was a very helpful, cheerful person that checked me in. All staff were very kind
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
Hotel Hannong
Great book in. Well located hotel. Great room
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Hotel Origami
We stayed 6 years ago here at the hotel and loved everything about it. From the staff to the room, cleanliness and how convenient it is to get to the city center. So this time in 2025, we were coming to Strasbourg and we booked immediately with Origami again! We were so pleasantly surprised! The ...
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Forêt Noire
Orangerie
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Orangerie. Palace of Europe and Botanical Gardens are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Universite Tram Station or Gallia Tram Station to get around the larger area.
Esplanade
Appreciated for its cafes and parks, you might consider exploring Esplanade. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Vauban Stadium, and jump on the metro at Esplanade Tram Station or Observatoire Tram Station to get around the city.
Quartier de la Cathédrale
While you're in Quartier de la Cathédrale, take in top sights like Broglie Square and jump on the metro at Place Broglie Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Krutenau
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Krutenau. Alsatian Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Porte de l'Hopital Tram Station or Etoile Bourse Tram Station to see more of the city.
Contades
Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Contades. Top attractions like Strasbourg Convention Centre and European Parliament are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lycee Kleber Tram Station or Wacken Tram Station to see more of the city.
European Quarter
You might enjoy the restaurants while in European Quarter. European Parliament is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Parlement Europeen Tram Station or Wacken Tram Station to see more of the city.
