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9 places to see wisteria in bloom in Strasbourg

Wisteria season, or wisteria hysteria, is a symbol of spring and a sign that summer is approaching, much like when the magnolias or cherry blossoms are in bloom.

A few façades drape themselves in colorful natural garlands, climbing clusters, and shawls of opulent blossoms. Terraces and arbors don a fleeting robe of lilac or white.Wisteria season isn’t just a feast for the eyes – the flowers also exhale an enchanting, slightly powdery and honeyed scent, attracting bees and butterflies.

Stéphanie has picked out 9 of the best places to see wisteria in bloom in Strasbourg.

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On boulevard Tauler, at n°31, the red brick façade is completely covered in white wisteria.

On boulevard Tauler, at the intersection with rue Herder, an old house is partially concealed by a voluminous cloud of purple wisteria.

The façade of n°1 rue Fischart is festooned with wisteria climbing gracefully up along the bricks.

On quai Rouget-de-Lisle, at n°2, the front gate of an elegant, turreted villa is adorned with a cascade of blooms.

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On avenue de la Liberté, at n°17, the lilac wisteria highlights the stone faces all along the Louis XV-style façade.

On avenue de la Liberté, at n°5, the front door is crowned with a magnificent, blossoming mane every spring. 

As you cross the footbridge passerelle de l’Abreuvoir or walk down quai des Bateliers, a picturesque garden with violet wisteria creeping along the hedgerow appears on the opposite bank of the river Ill.

At the intersection of rue des Écrivains and quai au Sable, a flight of wisteria spills down a large part of the façade and the wall around the courtyard. It can also be seen from quai des Bateliers.

The arbor of la Maison des Ponts Couverts is one of the most photographed views in Strasbourg. In the springtime, it is transformed into a fairytale-like tunnel of flowers that attracts many visitors. Although you can no longer access the arbor directly, it is possible to take pictures through the gate or from the side.

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If you want to see all 9 of these spots, you can take a lovely walk through different neighborhoods in the city.  The itinerary starts near the parc de l’Orangerie and ends in la Petite France.

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34 replies on “9 places to see wisteria in bloom in Strasbourg”

I am in awe of the spread at Rue sea Ecrivains. I passed there early this week and stopped for photos, and when I passed with my 12 year old a day later, she stopped for photos too.

Otherwise, there is so so many beaut arrangements to photograph!

Fantastic post Steph!

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Lilacs are so lovely as well! They are a little more difficult to find in Strasbourg, but in Oslo, Norway (where Stephanie grew up) they are a sure sign of early summer. The perfect decoration for constitution day on the 17th of May!

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What a beautiful collection of places to see wisteria in bloom in Strasbourg! I can only imagine how enchanting it must be to walk through these streets and admire the bursts of lilac and white flowers. Thank you for sharing these spots, and for reminding us of the magic of spring.

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I was supposed to be working in Germany and my wife had planned on touring, but she suddenly had a stroke 5 years ago, so I am back to the US. We haven’t made it back yet, but your site has generated new interest. Thanks for posting. Maybe we will get there.

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I live in Strasbourg and just came upon your blog while searching for places to spot trees in flower this weekend.
What an amazing blog you created and how beautiful your pictures are!
If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend that you see the wisteria at the corner of rue de l’Université (facing the observatory’s gate), just discovered this morning.
On a different note, gracious lilacs are in blossom rue Geiler at the moment, as well as well as vibrant fuchsia judean trees on place Arnold. Enjoy 🙂

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I live in Strasbourg and just came upon your blog while searching for places to spot trees in flower this weekend. What an amazing blog you created and how beautiful your pictures are!If you haven’t seen it yet, I highly recommend that you see the wisteria at the corner of rue de l’Université (facing the observatory’s gate), just discovered this morning.On a different note, gracious lilacs are in blossom rue Geiler at the moment, as well as well as vibrant fuchsia judean trees on place Arnold. Enjoy 🙂

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Oh thank you so much! We’re familiar with the wisteria across from the observatory, but in previous years it’s been a little too small for us to mention. Place Arnold is a hidden gem of blossoming trees all through spring. It’s a little late now, but have you seen the cherry trees square du Tivoli? Or our article on magnolias? Strasbourg is so full of beauty this time of year 🌸

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Shamefully, I have to admit that I wasn’t even aware of the existence of square Tivoli (I’ll go and have a look for sure in the coming days)!

Looking at your extensive knowledge of the city, near square Tivoli, you most probably have seen already the cherry trees along rue de la Berge des Roseaux. They’re still in blossom these days, and the ground is covered with their petals. What a sight!

I’ll definitely read your article about magnolias !

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Oh right, along the stream there! We’ll have to explore that as well, as I thought it was only a path. Glad to hear they’re still in bloom, it must be a different kind of cherry tree, since square du Tivoli was already done by Easter this year. But the rain probably had something to do with that…

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when do the wisteria typically bloom? I will be going late March and wondering if things will be in bloom that early? Thank you so much!

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