Free self-guided walk · Strasbourg

Cathedral to Petite France

A free self-guided walk in Strasbourg, from the cathedral through the old town to Petite France and the covered bridges.

Distance
1.5 km
Walking time
20 min
Allow
About 1.5 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Strasbourg on foot.

Climb the Barrage Vauban terrace for the view.

  • Terrain: Flat.
  • Best time: Morning.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Strasbourg Cathedral

    Start at the cathedral.

  2. Place Gutenberg

    A square.

  3. Petite France

    The canal quarter.

  4. Ponts Couverts

    The bridges.

  5. Barrage Vauban

    Finish on the terrace.

Tips

  • The astronomical clock performs at 12:30.
  • Barrage Vauban terrace is free.
  • Christmas market is busy.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.