Do you want to visit Strasbourg in 2 days? So here are 2 self-guided walking tours following the Google Maps routes. These are two tourist circuits which allow you to discover the most beautiful places in Strasbourg in 2 days!
Discover below all the sites that you can visit, the walking routes and the detailed program of the 2 days of visits to Strasbourg
By following these two tourist circuits, you will discover all the must-see attractions of Strasbourg in 2 days and enjoy the atmosphere and the Alsatian cultural and gastronomic identity.
What to see in Strasbourg in 2 days?
Strasbourg, the capital of the Alsace region in France , is a perfect destination to visit in just two days. With its unique blend of French and German influences, Strasbourg offers visitors a truly unique experience, especially if you go during the Christmas markets.
If you have 2 full days to visit Strasbourg, you will be able to see the majority of the city's sights and attractions from its astonishing cathedral to its charming neighborhoods and its important European institutions.
How to visit Strasbourg in 2 days?
Among the best ways to visit Strasbourg, if you have 2 days, you can combine several:
- A Strasbourg private tour ;
- A Christmas markets visit ;
- Discovering the most beautiful villages of Alsace ;
- Or visit the city on foot by yourself following my 2 self-guided walking tours to visit Strasbourg in 2 days !
Strasbourg in 2 days – Day 1 program
For your first day in Strasbourg, I recommend my self-guided walking tour to see Strasbourg in one day. For details of the itinerary, see: Strasbourg in 1 day.
This tourist circuit allows you to visit the following emblematic sites of Strasbourg:
- Strasbourg cathedral
- Palais Rohan"
- Petite France
- Covered bridges
- Vauban dam
- Restaurant The House of Tanners
- Place Kleber
- Big island
- Winstub dinner Le coin des virelles
1st self-guided walking tour to visit Strasbourg in 2 days
Strasbourg in 2 days – Day 2 program
On the second day, you can also visit Strasbourg on foot following a second self-guided tour. This will allow you to visit other must-see sites in Strasbourg:
- The Kammerzell House (Cathedral square)
- Temple-Neuf Church
- National Rhine Opera
- The Rhine Palace
- Church of Saint-Paul in Strasbourg
- European Parliament
- Palais Rohan (for museum visits)
- Stroll on the Rhine with Batorama
2nd self-guided walking tour to visit Strasbourg in 2 days
Weekend in Strasbourg – Day 2 program
The Kammerzell House on Cathedral Square
My tour begins in Cathedral Square with a visit to the Kammerzell House . Mr. Kammerzell was its first and only owner. Martin Braun, a cheese merchant, became the new owner in 1571 and completely rebuilt the three stories of the house. The facade's decorations are inspired by the Bible, Greco-Roman antiquity, and the Middle Ages.
Church of the Temple Neuf
From the Cathedral Square, take Rue des Hallebardes then turn right onto Rue des Orfèvres. Turning left, you will see the Temple-Neuf Church.
It is a Protestant church, attached to the Union of Protestant Churches of Alsace and Lorraine, located on the Grande Île de Strasbourg.
Strasbourg opera house
Continue to the right on Rue des Étudiants which will lead you to Place Broglie where the Opera House is located.
The Strasbourg Opera (former theater) was built between 1804 and 1821 by the architect Villot. It is built in a neoclassical style with a facade adorned with a colossal peristyle with Ionic columns.
The Rhine Palace
Heading towards Quai Lezay-Marnesia , you will take the bridge which leads to Place de la République where the Palais du Rhin is located.
Formerly a German imperial palace, this palace bears witness to the political power of the integration of Alsace-Lorraine into the German Second Reich . It owes its name "Rhine Palace" to the establishment of the Central Commission for Navigation on the Rhine (a former European body) within its buildings.
Saint-Paul Church of Strasbourg
To get to Saint Paul's Church, take Avenue de la Paix, then turn right onto Avenue des Vosges and right again onto Quai Zorn . Then turn left onto Place du Général Eisenhower.
Located at the crossroads of the Zorn and Mullenheim quays, on the banks of the Aar and Ill rivers, this former Protestant garrison church dates from the end of the XNUMXth century.
European Parliament
To get there, I recommend taking the tram . Go to the Gallia station (Boulevard de la Victoire) and take line E to Robertsau L'Escale . After 5 stops, you will arrive at the European Parliament.
Visiting the hemicycle is free . You simply need to present a valid form of identification and go through security checks similar to those at airports.
Please note that the European Parliament is closed on Sundays, days when offices are closed, and public holidays. For opening hours: https://www.europarl.europa.eu/visiting/fr/visitor-offer/strasbourg/hemicycle-during-plenary-sessions
Rohan Palace Museum
Return by tram to Palais Rohan ( line E stop République).
The Rohan Palace will be the cultural highlight of the day. Indeed, if you have the time, why not visit one of the three museums located in this magnificent monument ( Archaeological Museum , Museum of Fine Arts and Museum of Decorative Arts )?
Navigation on the Ill
Then my tour continues with a boat trip at the end of the day to enjoy the golden hues of the evening… Indeed, Batorama's sightseeing boats offer 70-minute tours of the city year-round. Discover, while cruising on the Ill River, the must-see sites of the Alsatian capital, including the Petite France district, the "Neustadt" or imperial quarter, and the European institutions.
The pier is located right next to the Palais Rohan.
Strasbourg in 2 days - Recommended hotel for your weekend
Here is a 4-star hotel ideally located in the heart of old Strasbourg, housed in a historic building dating back to 1528 and boasting exceptional décor: the Hotel Cour du Corbeau . It's surely the best choice if you wish to spend a night in a magical, timeless setting, just 550 meters from the Cathedral!
More information about this hotel
Why not follow up now with the Alsace wine route?
Here is my wine route tourist itinerary