Forêt Noire Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Botanical Gardens
Admire thousands of colorful and unusual plant species and walk in the shadow of soaring trees in this peaceful green oasis.
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.
Parc de l'Orangerie
Amble along the lakeside and paddle a row boat across the water in these historic grounds that date back to the 17th century.
Top hotels in Forêt Noire
Hotel Hannong
The hotel is in a great location. Just a 5 minute walk to Petite France and 10 minutes from the train station. The staff was excellent and made many great recommendations. The breakfast was delicious with a great variety of selections.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Hotel Tandem - Boutique Hotel
Really great attitude throughout all the staff. Super nice and super helpful. Lovely place to stay, excellently located.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Citadines Eurometropole Strasbourg
Clean room, staff friendly. air conditioning didn’t work much, minimum it hot was 24C… Good breakfast, but for being France i expected more. Where are the fromage options? They don’t mention within the Expedia app that the pool is closed for kids at 5pm.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Hotel Athena Spa
We had a wonderful stay at Hôtel Athena Spa and would happily return. The availability of on-site parking made everything very easy, especially traveling with kids. The breakfast offered a great variety with plenty of options for everyone, and the pool was a highlight—perfect for both children and ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Maison Rouge Strasbourg Hotel&Spa, Autograph Collection
Lovely place in the center of Strasbourg! The breakfast is also delicious.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Hotel Origami
Good value and convenient location in Strasbourg. It’s outside the centre but close to a tram stop with frequent (every 5min) service. Rooms are comfortable. Staff are very helpful and responsive to requests. We had an issue with noise as we were put on the same wing as a high school group who would ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
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.
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.
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.
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.
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