Strasbourg: Top 10 most instagrammable spots

The half-timbered houses by pont Saint-Martin, in la Petite France

This row of colorful half-timbered houses along the water is an iconic feature of la Petite France.

📷 From quai de l’Ill, below pont Saint-Martin. Access on foot or by bike from pont Saint-Martin or place Benjamin Zix.

Maison des Ponts Couverts, in la Petite France

The arbor of the Maison des Ponts Couverts in la Petite France is wreathed in purple wisteria in the spring.

📷 In the middle of the Ponts Couverts, with the Cathedral in the background. Accessible on foot or by bicycle.

The panoramic terrace of the Vauban Dam, in la Petite France

From the terrace of the Vauban Dam, you can enjoy a 360° view. On one side, of the Ponts Couverts, la Petite France, and Notre-Dame Cathedral, and on the other, of the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMCS). An incredible vantage point at dusk.

📷 Walk up the stairs up to the panoramic terrace of the Vauban Dam from place du Quartier Blanc or place Hans-Jean Arp. Access on foot. Free entrance (opening hours may vary).

The lock of la Petite France

With the half-timbered houses on either side of the river Ill, the lock of la Petite France offers a postcard-worthy backdrop.

📷 Accessible on foot from place Benjamin Zix or the banks of the Ill. Take the footbridge leading to the sluice gates.

Lycée des Pontonniers, in the Neustadt quarter

The distinctive architecture of Lycée des Pontonniers has earned it the nickname “Hogwarts”.

📷 From pont Saint-Étienne, by quai Lézay-Marnésia.

Rue Mercière and the Cathedral

Strasbourg’s Notre-Dame Cathedral appears in all its glory as you walk along rue Mercière.

📷 Walk up rue Mercière from rue du Vieux-Marché-aux-Poissons. Access on foot or by bike.

The European Parliament and the Council of Europe

In the European quarter, quai Ernest Bevin offers an unobstructed view of the Council of Europe (to the left) and the European Parliament (to the right).

📷 From quai Ernest Bevin, by the tram stop Droits de l’Homme. Access on foot, by bicycle or by tram.

St.Paul’s church, from Pont Royal

Pont Royal offers an interesting view of St. Paul’s church, its striking Neo-Gothic silhouette making it one of the Neustadt quarter’s most iconic buildings.

📷 From Pont Royal, by the tram stop Gallia.

Passerelle de l’Abreuvoir, from quai des Bateliers

Quai des Bateliers is the ideal spot for a stroll along the water. Once you reach the footbridge passerelle de l’Abreuvoir, you’ll see the Cathedral appear behind the buildings across the river.

📷 Quai des Bateliers, just before passerelle de l’Abreuvoir. Access on foot or by bike.

All Saints’ Orthodox Church

The All Saints’ Orthodox Church is a pastel-hued gem nestled between the parc de l’Orangerie and the Rhine.

📷 Walk along quai Jacoutot for this gorgeous perspective of the Orthodox church on the opposite bank.