Walking routes in Strasbourg

The best way to get to know a city is to take a walking tour of it. Here you'll find some of the best ways to get to know the city.

Strasbourg's main walking routes run through the island heart of the city. The historic center, which is listed as a UNESCO protected site, is located on the island of the Ile River and is connected to the rest of the city by bridges. By the way, the ancient "Covered Bridges" with their defense towers are a must-see on Strasbourg walking routes. From here, be sure to turn to the Notre Dame Cathedral and take a look at its famous clock inside the building.

Walking routes in Strasbourg pass through the ancient squares of the city. Kleber Square, surrounded by former barracks buildings, is often used as a staging ground for military parades. Another notable place is Gutenberg Square, the square of the first printer.

Almost every tourist route in Strasbourg turns to the city botanical garden, which was laid in the XVII century. And the most picturesque is Parc de l'Orangerie, where you can take a boat ride on the river.

But the routes in Strasbourg are laid not only on historical places. Every tourist considers it his duty to be photographed near the buildings of the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, the European Court of Human Rights and others.


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