Forêt Noire Travel Guide
Strasbourg
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Popular places to visit
Botanical Gardens
Admire thousands of colorful and unusual plant species and walk in the shadow of soaring trees in this peaceful green oasis.
University Palace
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University Palace during your travels in Strasbourg. 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 Christmas Market
During your visit to Carre d'Or, you can do some window-shopping at Strasbourg Christmas Market. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area.
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.
Top hotels in Forêt Noire
Citadines Eurometropole Strasbourg
Good room, great massage
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Maison Rouge Strasbourg Hotel&Spa, Autograph Collection
Thank goodness Romain was able to come and find us. The parking was a bit confusing.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hotel Origami
The place was great and close to the City Center. Very close to tram. Staff were nice snd professional. Reasonable price
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Le Grand Hotel
The location is perfect—right across from the central train station. The room is small but very clean, modern, and nicely decorated. I also appreciated the efficient and convenient luggage-storage system. They offer self-service lockers where you can store your bags securely using your own code. ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Hannong
The location is excellent. We happen to have one of the smallest of the normally small rooms anyway so it was a little tight for us. Overall, it was a very pleasant stay. The option of the therapeutic pillow was sensational.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
7Hotel&Spa
Great hotel to visit the various campus locations- super close and everything you need
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Forêt Noire
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.
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.
Quartier de la Cathédrale
While you're in Quartier de la Cathédrale, take in top sights like Broglie Square and jump on the metro at Place Broglie Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
Contades
Noted for its historical sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Contades. Top attractions like Strasbourg Convention Centre and European Parliament are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lycee Kleber Tram Station or Wacken 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.
