Do you want to visit Strasbourg and spend as little as possible?
Then follow this Top 12 free visits, museums and activities to do in Strasbourg that we have created for you to enjoy without breaking the bank.
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Visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral of Strasbourg for free
We advise you to start your visit of the places and monuments of interest of the Alsatian capital with a detour to the sublimely beautiful Notre-Dame de Strasbourg Cathedral. Majestic, grandiose, imposing and delicate, this building is the most famous religious monument of the city. So, you can’t miss it!
The beauty of its gothic architecture is only commensurate with its fame. Gigantic, the Cathedral reaches 142 meters high, has 332 steps and an astronomical clock (which bears its name well)
Finally, for your pleasure, the building has a platform (at the top) of about 66 meters high that allows you to have a breathtaking view of all Strasbourg
Access to the interior is exclusively free! However, to enjoy its panoramic platform, you will be asked for a few euros (8 precisely). But it’s well worth it!
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Address: Place de la Cathédrale, 67000 Strasbourg, France
Website web: https://www.cathedrale-strasbourg.fr/.
The free Alsatian Museum
The Alsatian museum is the right place to revisit the way of life and customs of the people of Strasbourg between the 18th and 20th centuries. Concretely, this museum could be considered as an establishment of art and popular traditions
You will be able to contemplate, among other things, clothes of the time, handcrafted furniture but also a reproduction of the habitats. So, we really recommend you to spend some time at the Alsatian museum to remember the social practices of the inhabitants of Strasbourg during the previous centuries
If you want to visit the Alsatian museum, get more information about the entrance hours through its website
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Address: 23-25 Quai Saint-Nicolas, 67000 Strasbourg, France
Website web: https://www.musees.strasbourg.eu/
A stroll in Petite France
Charming district, Petite France is the perfect place to have a pleasant and romantic walk in Alsace. Indeed, bordered on the one hand by half-timbered houses and on the other hand by the water of the river, this district of Strasbourg escapes you in a picturesque universe
It is important to know that Petite France is one of the most popular places for tourists. Nothing surprising, you may say! This district is simply magnificent. So we really recommend you to go there to enjoy a sweet and romantic stroll in very good company for free
Free visit of the zoological museum of Strasbourg
If you love animals, then we advise you to go and discover the zoological museum of Strasbourg. Inaugurated since the 18th century, this monument of the Alsatian capital is located inside the University of Strasbourg
The zoological museum of Strasbourg allows you to contemplate a multitude of animal species coming from various countries. We really recommend you to go there with the children to admire closely birds from the Andes, Kangaroos from Australia, turtles and animals from Africa..
Finally, remember that the museum regularly organizes workshops and exhibitions that will delight the youngest but also adults.
More info practical
Address : 29 Boulevard de la Victoire, 67000 Strasbourg, France.
Website: https://www.musees.strasbourg.eu/
Walk to the Vauban dam
The Vauban dam is one of the monuments of Strasbourg that reminds the tumultuous past of the “European capital”. Indeed, this dam was built to reinforce the city’s defenses. By raising the level of the river III, the Vauban dam made it possible to bog down opponents
Today, it is an adorable place where it is good to walk with friends, family or solo. Note that the entrance is free! Once on the terrace, you can enjoy an incredible view of Petite France
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Address: Place du Quartier Blanc, 67000 Strasbourg, France
Website: http://www.strassburg.eu/terrasse-panoramique-du-barrage-vauban
Discover the Neustadt
The Neustadt is another district of Strasbourg full of history. Beyond its charming character, Neustadt reminds us of the stigma of the German invasion in Alsace. This is the reason why it has a Germanic name
Today, the imperial district is a residential area with architecturally remarkable properties. We really recommend taking a day trip there with your family or friends
Relaxing in the Orangery Park
The Orangery Park is the perfect place to get away and relax during your stay
The Orangery Park has the status of being the oldest and largest park in the city. With an area of about 26 hectares, this haven of peace is home to several playgrounds, a merry-go-round and a mini zoo… in short, pure happiness for children!
It also has a large lake where you can enjoy a little romantic cruise with canoes. We also advise you to go there to contemplate the storks and enjoy an unforgettable family picnic
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Address : Parc de l’Orangerie, 67000 Strasbourg, France
Website : https://www.visitstrasbourg.fr
How to get to the Place Kléber
Mythical and magnificent, the Place Kléber is a place to visit during your stay in the Alsatian capital. Soft and refined, the Place Kléber is surrounded by stores and welcoming restaurants. Located in the heart of Strasbourg, this square extends over nearly 6000 m2
In its center, you will naturally see the statue built (in 1840) by Philippe Grass in honor of General Jean-Baptiste Kléber
We really advise you to take a walk in this square full of history during your next encounter with the beautiful city of Strasbourg
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Address: 2 Rue de l’Outre, 67000 Strasbourg, France
Website: https://www.strasbourg.eu/
The top of the free museums in Starbourg: the Rohan Palace
The Rohan Palace is an exquisite property that is worth the trip to Strasbourg. Huge and grandiose, the Rohan Palace covers an area of about 1200 m2
Inside you will find three museums: archaeology, fine arts and decorative arts. The portal of the palace is represented in the form of a triumphal arch. Above it you can see statues relating to religion and mercy
We really advise you to book a whole day to discover with your family all the collections of the different museums of the Rohan Palace
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Address: 2 Place du Château, 67000 Strasbourg, France
Website: https://www.musees.strasbourg.eu/
Enjoy the “ship” for free with your children
Your child doesn’t like science subjects very much? Then we really recommend you to bring him/her to the ship during your next visit to Strasbourg. His vision for science will certainly change. Indeed, this place allows the youngest to familiarize themselves with scientific disciplines while having fun
The ship is an innovative concept that offers visitors a fun way to discover 6 themes of science: biology, construction, water, botany, animals and mathematics. We suggest you to live such instructive and playful moments with your family
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Address: 1 Bis Rue Philippe Dollinger, 67100 Strasbourg, France
Website: http://www.levaisseau.com/
Enjoy the Christmas market
If Strasbourg owes its fame in part to its status as “European capital”, the city is also famous for its Christmas market. Indeed, the Alsatian capital hosts each year the largest Christmas market on the old continent. This market is a real institution in Strasbourg. Huge, it extends over nearly 12 sites … nothing but that!
In every corner of the city of Strasbourg, you will find food products and sublime decorations. We really recommend you to enjoy the show and the festivities at night… a pure happiness for the eyes!
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Address: Strasbourg
Website: https://noel.strasbourg.eu/
Take a walk in the forest
We leave the city to enjoy a pleasant walk in the forest in Strasbourg. To do this, we recommend that you take your bike for a short ride through the lush vegetation of the Alsatian capital
Among the best forests to walk in Strasbourg, you can put on your agenda those of Neuhau and Robertsau. We really advise you to experience these good moments with your family or friends in Strasbourg
Conclusion on the best free things to do in Strasbourg
Strasbourg is a charming city that attracts thousands of people every year. Such a craze is explained by the fact that the capital of Alsace is a golden destination for vacations in the French Grand-Est. What’s more, Strasbourg is a metropolis where you can enjoy many free activities
We hope that our list of 12 things to do and see for free in Strasbourg will help you prepare your stay. Don’t hesitate to share with us your experiences in the European capital in the comments of this article!
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