Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
French, Alsatian
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
Jun–Oct
Typical Duration
7-8 nights
Price Range
$1,695–$8,240 per person
Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Strasbourg is a charming medieval Rhine River port famous for its stunning Gothic cathedral, picturesque half-timbered old town, and as a gateway to Alsatian wine country and Central European river cruise itineraries.
Cruises that visit Strasbourg
- cruises to Strasbourg
- Strasbourg sailings
- Strasbourg cruises
- 4-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 5-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 6-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 6-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 6-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 6-night Riverside Luxury Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
- 7-night Viking River Cruises cruise
Build Your Day in Strasbourg
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 9:00 PM
Usually about 13 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
Cathédrale Notre-Dame-de-Strasbourg
Gothic building with astronomical clock
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Fri
Parc de l'Orangerie
Park with a restaurant, play area & lake
Closed · Opens 7 AM Fri
Place Kléber
Central square lined with cafes & shops
Place des Halles
In-store shopping·In-store pickup
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Centre Commercial Rivetoile
In-store pickup
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Barrage Vauban
Stone bridge & dam built in the 1600s
Closes soon · 9 PM
Galeries Lafayette Strasbourg
In-store shopping·In-store pickup·Delivery
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
La Corde à Linge
Cozy bistro with outdoor seating
Parc de l'Étoile
Riverside park with a Gandhi statue
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Fri
La Fignette
Regional specialties & sidewalk dining
Aushopping Illkirch Baggersee
Shopping mall with supermarket & dining
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Fri
L'Aubette Shopping
In-store shopping·In-store pickup
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Aushopping Strasbourg
Modern shopping mall with a supermarket
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Le Tire-Bouchon
Casual restaurant with hearty fare
Tigermilk Strasbourg
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Brasserie Des Haras
Cutting-edge decor & regional dishes
Le Vaisseau
Science center for children aged 3–15
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Primark
Discount fashion & accessories retailer
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
La Hache
Classic seasonal dishes & French wines
Restaurant Gurtlerhoft
Cavernlike space for Alsatian cuisine
The Little Red Door - Escape Game
Themed group escape-room venue
Mama Bubbele
Tarte flambée in a relaxed restaurant
Café Atlantico
Bistro on a repurposed quayside barge
Le Schnockeloch Restaurant Alsacien Strasbourg - Tarte flambée Flammekueche
Polished locale for Alsace cuisine
The Drunky Stork Social Club
Retro eatery with a creative global menu
24 Rue du Vieux-Marché-aux-Vins
Chez l’Oncle Freddy
Folksy eatery for Alsatian meals
Ponts Couverts de Strasbourg
Scenic historical bridges & towers
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Au Vieux Strasbourg
Rustic restaurant for Alsatian cuisine
Alsatian Museum
Museum of Alsace culture & traditions
Temporarily closed
Restaurant Le Kuhn
Unpretentious venue for Alsatian cuisine
L'Oignon
Regional fare in an old-world setting
La Maison Rouge
In-store pickup
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Bains Municipaux de Strasbourg
They have many bath pools and saunas with different temperatures.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Le Banquet des Sophistes
Creative bistro fare in a stylish setup
Les Berthom
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Le Männele
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Cave Historique des Hospices de Strasbourg
Historic cellar with tours & samplings
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Fri
Jeannette and the Cycleux
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Historical Museum of the City of Strasbourg
Museum with exhibits on city's history
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Oh my Goodness café
Brunch, sweet treats & whimsical decor
Closed · Opens 8 AM Tue
Les Chefs d’Oeuvre d'Alsace
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Restaurant Le Tonneau
Relaxed spot for Alsace & French food
Winstub Le Zehnerglock
Charming spot for meaty Alsatian dishes
Café Bretelles - Petite France
Hip stop for coffee, brunch & cake
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Fri
Blue Flamingo
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Palais du Rhin
Neo-Renaissance palace from the 1880s
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Code Bar
Imaginative cocktails & DJ sets
Au Crocodile
The courses of dishes were well thought out and building on satisfactions!
Closes soon · 9 PM
Grande-Île de Strasbourg
Urban island with historic buildings
Restaurant Les Chauvins
Alsatian tapas in a rustic-chic space
Le Douanier
Stylish bar with innovative cocktails
L'Argentoratum
Alsatian cuisine in elegant surrounds
Le Bistrot Des Cocottes
Modern locale for creative fusion fare
Fink Stuebel
Folksy setting for robust Alsatian food
Buerehiesel
The wine menu was extensive and complimented the food well.
Closes soon · 9 PM
La Ballastière
A place where you relax to the fullest..
Open 24 hours
Guillaume Scheer "Les Plaisirs Gourmands"
Food was simply Devine with really great service and perfect wine pairing.
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Place du Château
L'Alchimiste
No takeout·No delivery
Cafés du Monde - Grand'Rue (Specialty Coffee)
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No-contact delivery
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Fri
Office de Tourisme Strasbourg et sa Région
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
L'eveil des Sens
French & Belgian eatery with a terrace
Au Cruchon
Country-style setting for Alsatian eats
La Casserole
Excellent food, perfect wine pairings, considerate and professional service.
Closes soon · 9 PM
La Cuiller à Pot
Modern restaurant for market-driven fare
Café Bretelles - Krutenau, Strasbourg
Cozy option for espresso & cafe dishes
Closed · Opens 8 AM Fri
Restaurant 1741
Our 9 course degustation delivered brilliantly executed French cuisine.
Closes soon · 8:45 PM
Le Garde Fou
Dine-in·No delivery
Louis Vuitton Strasbourg
Luxury brand for handbags & more
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM Fri
Aux Temps Suspendus - Specialty Coffee
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Fri
Blue Moon Bar
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
24 Rue des Poules
La Mandragore
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
Les Funambules
Both the food and the wine pairing was amazing.
Closes soon · 8:45 PM
Place de la Cathédrale Strasbourg
Onsite services
Palais Rohan
Onsite services
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Musée de l'Œuvre-Notre-Dame
Museum tracing the history of the city
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Restaurant Umami
The food was exquisite, with wonderful flavours and textures in every dish.
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
LEOBAR
Dine-in·No delivery
Restaurant Gavroche
Delicious Food Par Excellence Service Good Atmosphere Highly Overpriced
Astronomical Clock
Historic clock in Strasbourg Cathedral
Closed · Opens 9 AM Fri
Dude Café
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Plan d'eau Neubiltz de Reichstett
There are toilets, a snack bar, lifeguard, everything is perfect!
Open · Closes 10 PM
Doz Strasbourg
Dine-in·Takeout·No delivery
Lac Achard
Great swim in the lake and good facilities present.
Plan d'Eau de la Hardt
Open 24 hours
Maje Galeries Lafayette - Strasbourg
In-store shopping·In-store pickup
Closed · Opens 10 AM Fri
Gravière du Blauelsand
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Strasbourg
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Strasbourg
Strasbourg has emerged as a vibrant hub for river cruising along the Rhine, with five major cruise lines offering an impressive 2,514 upcoming sailings. While primarily serving as a port of call rather than an embarkation point, this charming Alsatian city is a favorite stop on 7-night itineraries that explore the Rhine's most captivating destinations, including Basel, Koblenz, Amsterdam, Breisach, and Speyer. The peak cruising season runs from June through October, with August and September drawing the most visitors.
When your ship docks in Strasbourg, you'll step into a fairy-tale setting where medieval architecture and European culture converge. The city's stunning cathedral and picturesque old town are within easy reach, while the famous Christmas markets (seasonal) and local Alsatian cuisine offer authentic regional experiences. Whether you have a few hours or a full day in port, Strasbourg delivers the perfect blend of history, charm, and accessibility that makes river cruising so rewarding.
When your ship docks in Strasbourg, you'll step into a fairy-tale setting where medieval architecture and European culture converge. The city's stunning cathedral and picturesque old town are within easy reach, while the famous Christmas markets (seasonal) and local Alsatian cuisine offer authentic regional experiences. Whether you have a few hours or a full day in port, Strasbourg delivers the perfect blend of history, charm, and accessibility that makes river cruising so rewarding.
Cruise Lines at Strasbourg
- Viking River Cruises (2295 cruises)
- Emerald Cruises (526 cruises)
- Riverside Luxury Cruises (51 cruises)
- Viking Ocean Cruises (4 cruises)
Cruises Departing From Strasbourg
Cruises Visiting Strasbourg
Ship Schedule at Strasbourg
Strasbourg Location
Other Cruise Ports in France
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the location of Strasbourg?
Strasbourg is located in north-eastern France at 48.5734053° N, 7.7521113° E.
What are must-see attractions in Strasbourg?
Notre-Dame Cathedral, La Petite France, Strasbourg Parliament, and the canals.
When is the best time to visit Strasbourg?
Spring and autumn offer mild weather and fewer crowds.
How can I reach Strasbourg?
Take a high-speed train from Paris (about 1h 45m) or fly into Basel–Mulhouse.