Forêt Noire Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Forêt Noire
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.
Train Station Square
Enjoy views of the impressive futuristic train station from this green, pedestrianized plaza at Strasbourg’s core.
Strasbourg Christmas Market
During your visit to Carre d'Or, you can do some window-shopping at Strasbourg Christmas Market. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area.
Strasbourg Cathedral
Find out why literary masters, such as Goethe and Victor Hugo, heaped praise on this remarkable, pink-hued cathedral.
Place Kléber
You can learn about the history of Carre d'Or with a visit to Place Kléber. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.
Activities
Strasbourg Historic Center Walking Tour With A Guide
Discover Marvelous Strasbourg with Self-Guided Audio Tour
Strasbourg: Bike Tour with a Guide bikes included
Strasbourg Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone
Self-guided scavenger hunt and city game in Strasbourg
Alsace Half-Day Wine Tour From Strasbourg
Our pick of the best Forêt Noire Hotel Deals
Hotel Origami
Clean room.
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Citadines Eurometropole Strasbourg
The hotel is modern, beautifully clean and in a great location with McDonalds/Lidl/Sushi Restaurant and Shopping opposite. Buses are across the road and it's about 10 mins away from the city centre.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hotel Arok
Everything at Hotel Arok was excellent!!
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Hotel Hannong
Menu was fresh
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
7Hotel&Spa
Great hotel to visit the various campus locations- super close and everything you need
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hilton Strasbourg
Everything about our trip was amazing for our Christmas vacation. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Breakfast, and happy hour was a nice touch. Room was comfortable. Super close to downtown by taking the Tram. Highly Recommended!!!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 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.
Krutenau
You might enjoy the historical sites while in Krutenau. Austerlitz Square 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.
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.
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.
