Advice

We'd like to take a moment to briefly introduce you to other points of interest that we weren't able to squeeze into our itinerary. You can't leave Strasbourg if you haven't explored its canals. Feel free to hop on an electric boat for a ride on the Ill, surely the best way to tour the city. You can also rent a boat with a driver or on your own, without a license, or perhaps take a dinner cruise. Whichever you choose, you're sure to have a great time all while discovering the city's must-see sites. Note that if you've purchased the Strasbourg City Pass, the boat ride is included. Why not also learn a little more about the values of peace and democracy, by walking the Europe route? This 2.5 km walk through the European quarter, punctuated by explanatory panels, takes you on a tour of the Parliament, the Council of Europe and the European Court of Human Rights. To jazz it up, if you're a fan of unconventional architecture, be sure to extend your visit to the German Quarter and stop by the beautiful Egyptian House at 10 avenue du Général Rapp! An astonishing fusion of art nouveau and ancient Egypt! And for those of you fascinated by the uncanny, by spiritual energies and the invisible world, you won't want to miss Strasbourg's superb Voodoo Museum. As fascinating as it is unusual, this visit will surely leave no one indifferent. If you're in the mood for a nature walk in the heart of the city, head for the Orangerie Park. Designed in the 17th century and spanning over 26 hectares, it’s the city's largest and oldest park. Here, you'll find many artworks, and you can even rent a canoe on the large lake to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. It's also the ideal place to observe the storks nesting in the trees. If you enjoy learning about new grape varieties, visiting vineyards and tasting fine wine, be sure to take the Alsace Wine Route, France's oldest wine route. This 170 km route, from Thann to Marlenheim, introduces you to Alsatian white wine, taking you on a tour of over 300 vineyards. If you don't want to hit the road, but love good wine, history and anecdotes, be sure to visit the historic cellar of the Hospices de Strasbourg. Curious about how a hospital ended up with a cellar of such renown? I'll leave you to wonder, and urge you to pay it a visit. And if there's one iconic landmark in the region, it's the Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg, a fully-renovated castle perched on a rock, overlooking the Vosges mountains. A must-see attraction located 55km south of Strasbourg. If you're looking for more of a thrill, head off to Germany, to visit the country's biggest amusement park: Europa Park. It’s just 60km from Strasbourg! Over a hundred rides await you to get your adrenaline pumping! Last but not least, while in Alsace, we strongly recommend taking the time to visit the beautiful villages dotted around the region. The cobbled streets, brightly-colored facades, charming village squares and flower-filled balconies truly add a fairy-tale charm to Alsatian villages. The best-known villages around Strasbourg are Hunspach, Hunawihr, Eguishem, Obernai, Riquewhir and Gengenbach, each one more picturesque than the last. Colmar isn't really a village, but it's definitely on the list of places to visit during your stay in Alsace – especially if you're in the area during the holiday season! Well, with all this, you've got plenty of things to do if you feel like staying in the area for a while.