Top 6 activities in Strasbourg

Strasbourg is best visited over a stroll, or at least a long weekend. At this pace, you’ll be better able to immerse yourself in its culture and the delicious flavours of Alsace (that’s what you come for, isn’t it?).

To liven up your exploration of Strasbourg, take part in the best activities the city has to offer.

There’s no shortage of good things to do in Strasbourg, all of which will help you learn more about the city and its history. Along the canals, in the heart of a museum or during a fun activity, you really won’t have time to get bored!

The heart of Alsace is an emblem of Franco-German history. It’s a complex, sometimes troubled and profound relationship, and it’s up to you to find out all about it. Luckily, the best local activities are here to offer you a new approach to the inseparable link that unites Alsatians and our close German neighbours.

For a gourmet activity in Strasbourg, don’t hesitate to ask around in the local speciality shops once you’re there. They sometimes organise traditional cooking workshops for travelling gourmets. To find the right slot, it’s a bit “hit or miss”, as they say!

What to do in Strasbourg? 6 ideas for activities

The city centre is the ideal place to find new activities or short-lived events in Strasbourg! This emblematic area is a concentrate of extraordinary history. The rich heritage of Strasbourg’s city centre earned it World Heritage status in 1988. In these authentic streets, each more charming than the last, travellers will always find something to enjoy with family or friends.

1 – Join an Alsatian pastry chef to make pretzels

Category: €€ / Gastronomic / Cultural

Description: In Strasbourg’s Kruteneau district, a pastry chef invites you to discover her trade and learn the secrets of making the famous Alsatian pretzels! After a short theory lesson, you’ll get your hands dirty! Preparing the dough, shaping the pretzel and baking it, the most famous of Alsatian pastries will hold no secrets for you!

2. Discover the city of yesteryear at the Musée Historique de Strasbourg

Category: € / Cultural

Description: The Musée Historique is the perfect activity for families (and history lovers) visiting Strasbourg! Thanks to a fun trail, you can travel back in time to retrace the history of the capital of Alsace. From the Middle Ages to the 20th century, you’ll soon know everything there is to know about the development of Strasbourg! Young visitors in particular will love the immersive activity in the medieval city. And don’t forget the art workshops, linked to the temporary exhibitions, and all the surprises planned especially for children.

3. Boat trips on the Ill river and canals

Category: €€ / Cultural

Description: What better way to discover Strasbourg’s capital than from its waterways? Climb aboard a small electric boat in the Petite France district and set off on a thirty-kilometre adventure on the Ill and the canals of Strasbourg. From an hour to a whole day, you can take your time and enjoy a unique moment with your family or friends!

4. Carrying out a police investigation in Strasbourg’s secret places

Category: €€ / Cultural

Description: Immerse yourself in an investigation full of enigmas and make the capital of Alsace your playground by taking part in a treasure hunt in the city centre! Solve a crime or go in search of a stolen object, and explore Strasbourg’s heritage through some incredible scenarios!

5. Take part in a beer tasting

Category: €€ / Gastronomic

Description: Enveloped in a warm atmosphere typical of the North East, come and train your palate and discover the unique aromas of 4 different beers. After 3 hours of tasting in small groups of beginners, you’ll soon become a real pro at brewing. As a bonus, you’ll be able to share some delicious aperitif platters to accompany the tasting!

6. Paddling the waves of the Aare

Category: €€ / Unusual / Sporty

Description: If you’re looking for an activity that lets you indulge in some sport while discovering Strasbourg and its surrounding countryside, this is the activity for you. This water-based trip in a canoe or kayak will take you on a two-and-a-half-hour loop through the peaceful countryside to the north of the city, passing through the Ungemach housing estate and the Parc des Contades, before taking you back to the European Parliament district. A sporty and relaxing ride to share!