Strasbourg, a European capital
Getting here and getting around
Getting here – approximate distances
- Strasbourg railway station: 6 km
- Strasbourg-Entzheim airport: 20 km
- Motorway from the west: 3 km
- Motorway towards Germany: 10 km
Getting around and reaching the city centre
The centre is approximately 10–15 minutes away by car, depending on traffic. For buses and trams, plan your journey on the CTS website. Stops and routes may change during roadworks.
You can book directly through our booking page.
Local shops
- Supermarket around 5 minutes’ walk away on rue de la Lamproie
- Bakeries, pharmacies and tobacconists around 5–10 minutes’ walk away on rue de la Lamproie and rue Boecklin
- Organic vegetable growers and organic shops around 5 minutes away by car
- Neighbourhood market on Thursday and Saturday mornings at Place du Corps de Garde, around 5 minutes away by car
- A variety of local restaurants serving regional dishes, fine dining and other specialities
Sports and outdoor activities
Walking and running
The woodland around Château de Pourtalès is around 10 minutes away on foot. The foothills of the Vosges and the Black Forest are around 30 minutes away by car.
Winter sports
Le Champ du Feu in the Vosges and Ruhestein in the Black Forest are around an hour away by car. Check current opening times and snow conditions before travelling.
Cycling
Explore the Forts Trail and the extensive cycle network across the Strasbourg area.
Useful information for Strasbourg
A selection of places and ideas for your stay. Please check opening times and availability directly with each venue.
Tourism
• City of Strasbourg
• Strasbourg Tourist Office
• Strasbourg Cathedral
• Strasbourg museums
• Écomusée d’Alsace
• Alsace Wine Route
• Maison Rurale de l’Outre-Forêt
• experience.alsace
Theatre
• Le Maillon
• Théâtre National de Strasbourg
• TJP – Centre Dramatique National
Music
• Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra
• Mulhouse Symphony Orchestra
Our suggestions
• Restaurants
• Bistro & chocolat
• La Casserole
• Les Haras
• Shopping and Alsatian living
• bleu kelsch
Sport
• Strasbourg swimming pools
• Bowling de l’Orangerie
• Block’Out climbing centre
• Roc en Stock climbing centre
With children
• Le Vaisseau
• Théâtre Jeune Public Strasbourg
• Natura Parc
• Brumath adventure park
• Ferme de Bruehl
• Planète Spoon
• Europa-Park
Emergencies
For a medical emergency, call 15 (SAMU). Call 15 before travelling to an emergency department. Children’s emergency department at Hautepierre: 03 88 12 80 03.
Adult emergency department – Nouvel Hôpital Civil: 03 69 55 05 61
Adult emergency department – Hautepierre: 03 88 12 70 20
SOS Mains (hand injuries): 03 68 76 52 18
Obstetric and gynaecological emergencies – Hautepierre: 03 88 12 83 11
Eye emergencies – Nouvel Hôpital Civil: 03 69 55 11 18
Nancy poison control centre: 03 83 22 50 50
Forensic medical emergencies: 03 69 55 10 34
Current information: Strasbourg University Hospitals.
