Vauban Travel Guide
Strasbourg
Popular places to visit

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.

Place Kléber
You can learn about the history of Strasbourg with a visit to Place Kléber. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.

Parc de l'Orangerie
Amble along the lakeside and paddle a row boat across the water in these historic grounds that date back to the 17th century.
Things to do

Strasbourg : guided walking tour through the wars 1871-1945

Self-guided scavenger hunt and city game in Strasbourg

Strasbourg Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

Tasting the secrets of the sommelier Introduction to Grand Crus
Top hotels in Vauban

City Residence Strasbourg Centre
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Hotel Victoria
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

Hotel Arok
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

City Residence Access Strasbourg
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

Hotel Athena Spa
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

Le Grand Hotel
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vauban

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.

Forêt Noire
While visiting Forêt Noire, you might make a stop by sights like Botanical Gardens and Strasbourg Observatory.

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.

Neudorf Est
When in Neudorf Est and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Rivetoile Shopping Centre or Meinau Stadium and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Aristide Briand Tram Station or Jean Jaures Tram Station.

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.

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.