The second largest train station in France is located at 20 place de la Gare, in the city centre. Trains run around 40 times a week, and the 16:48 runs from 5 January to 4 February 2010 not on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Eurostar
trains between Ebbsfleet International and Strasbourg have average journey times of 6 hours, 16 minutes, making it even faster and more convenient to reach via high speed rail. The most popular time to visit is spring, because it is full of flowers which tourists will be able to see in bloom.
Strasbourg is a city that combines both German and French cultures, due to this it is filled with museums, monuments and old buildings. In the centre is the gothic ‘Cathedrale de Notre Dame’, which took 300 years to build and was originally built on top of a Roman temple in 1015. There is a museum dedicated to the cathedral and the arts between the 11th and 17th centuries nearby. It is ideal for bike tours because of its well-preserved city centre easily accessible for pedestrians.
Points of Interest
Palais de Rohan
“The Rohan Palace" south of the cathedral.
L’Ancienne Douane
Translating as the “Old Custom”, the medieval building dates from 1358 and was the house of the port and taxes authorities. It now hosts a good restaurant serving alsatian specialties.
Orangerie
A classical park containing a small free zoo featuring and an excellent playground for young children.
Stockfeld
Early 20th century garden city built in the south-east of the Neuhof (southern part of the town).
Place de la République
A central crossroad surrounded by neoclassical buildings open to the public.
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art
Recommended also because of the architecture.
The European district
Where the Council of Europe's seat (“Le Palais de l'Europe”) built by Henry Bernard in 1977,the European Court of Human Rights built by Richard Rogers in 1995 and the European Parliament built by Architecture Studio in 1999.
Historical Museum
Located in the city's historical centre, the museum shows Strasbourg and Alsace's rich history.
Zoological Museum
Famous for its bird collection, it is the oldest in France.
Attractions
The Petit France Quarter- small area between the rivers
The many covered bridges throughout the city
The Saint-Thomas Church
The Astronomical Clock
The ARTE Television headquarters near the European district.
Berchtesgaden
Berchtesgaden is located close to the Austrian boarder, the resort provides 50km of downhill pistes served by 5 chair lifts and 18 drag lifts. Some runs are flood-lit and all are for intermediate skiers.... Berchtesgaden, Germany
Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is Germany's number one ski resort with 118km of downhill pistes, 3 chair lifts, 26 drag lifts and 43 slopes.... Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany
Grosser Arber
Grosser Arber is for winter sports enthusiasts will enjoy the ski slopes in the eastern German region of Beavria. At a height of 1456m the Grosser Arber is the Mount-Blanc of the Bavarian Forest.... Grosser Arber, Germany
Lenggries
Lenggries has 90 cabins, 3 chair lifts and 14 drag lifts, with pistes as long as 6km long. Skiers can enjoy 131km of prepared ski tracks.... Lenggries, Germany
Mittenwald
Mittenwald has a 7km downhill course and a total of 22km of downhill runs, 1 chair lift and 6 drag lifts.... Mittenwald, Germany
Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf is best known for its 4 hills ski jumping, it has 48km of downhill runs, 24 lifts including chair lifts and 10 drag lifts.... Oberstdorf, Germany
Reit im Winkl
Reit im Winkl has 44km of downhill pistes, the slopes are best for beginners or intermediate skiers. Reit im Winkl offers a range of winter activities such as a 4km toboggan run, 176m cross country skiing and horse-drawn sleigh rides.... Reit im Winkl, Germany
