Esplanade Travel Guide

Strasbourg

Esplanade
Esplanade
Esplanade
Esplanade
Esplanade
Outdoor activities make up this tranquil corner, where you’ll find a park with a moat and crumbling castle, and a scenic confluence of waterways and university gardens.

Many of Strasbourg’s iconic highlights are packed into the charming quarter of Esplanade. Its university keeps the district’s ambiance youthful, while the green, undulating park has military vestiges providing a glimpse of a bygone era. Stroll east from the city center to find yourself in these pleasant and picturesque surroundings.

Bring food and drink for a picnic to enjoy with your family on the green hills of the Parc de la Citadelle in the neighborhood’s southeastern corner. Moats surround the remains of the citadel that rises from the lower levels of the park. Let your kids frolic amid the water features of the playground and join games in the sports fields.

From the park, walk north along the Quai des Belges, appreciating the views of the Bassin de la Citadelle, as it meets the Bassin Vauban. Cycle between the trees and rest at a bench, with a vista of Strasbourg’s labyrinth of canals and bridges.

Reach the Vauban Stadium, where local soccer team ASPV Strasbourg play their home games. Watch men’s and women’s soccer on this field, which has a capacity of about 3,000.

Northwest is the University of Strasbourg, which traces its history back to the 16th century. Explore the grassy campus and chat with local and international students about college life. Join a guided tour of the university’s botanical gardens and learn about its varied vegetation. Attend one of the many events and exhibitions. Several high schools and elementary schools are dotted around the rest of the quarter, alongside student accommodations and plazas.

The neighborhood borders the Bassin de la Citadella in the southeastern corner of the city center. Head east by tram from the adjacent areas of Petite-France and Krutenau to the Esplanade stop and get around on foot or by bus. Visit other nearby districts, such as Neudorf, Neudorf-Est and Vauban.

Esplanade is a neighborhood of studious youth, scenic waterways and the majestic remains of a citadel.


Popular places to visit



Other neighbourhoods around Esplanade

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Forêt Noire

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

Forêt Noire
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Neudorf Est

4/5(1 area review)

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

Neudorf Est
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Krutenau

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

You might enjoy the historical sites while in Krutenau. Alsatian Museum 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.

Krutenau
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Neudorf Ouest

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

If you're spending time in Neudorf Ouest, check out sights like Rivetoile Shopping Centre or Music and Dance Village and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Schluthfeld Tram Station or Landsberg Tram Station.

Neudorf Ouest
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Orangerie

5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Orangerie
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Neudorf South

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

Neudorf South

Esplanade Travel Guide