Forêt Noire
Strasbourg
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Popular places to visit
University Palace
Explore the campus of University Palace, during your travels in Strasbourg. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area.
Botanical Gardens
Admire thousands of colorful and unusual plant species and walk in the shadow of soaring trees in this peaceful green oasis.
Train Station Square
Enjoy views of the impressive futuristic train station from this green, pedestrianized plaza at Strasbourg’s core.
Strasbourg Christmas Market
During your visit to Carre d'Or, you can do some window-shopping at Strasbourg Christmas Market. Make time for the stunning cathedral and local tours in this walkable area.
Strasbourg Cathedral
Find out why literary masters, such as Goethe and Victor Hugo, heaped praise on this remarkable, pink-hued cathedral.
Place Kléber
You can learn about the history of Carre d'Or when you stop by Place Kléber. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this walkable area.
Things to do
Strasbourg: Express Walk with a Local in 60 minutes
Strasbourg: Walking Tour with Local Guide
Top hotels in Forêt Noire
Hotel Origami
Amazing family room, super clean and new. Easy to access transit to the Christmas market and very quiet at night. Highly recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on Dec 21, 2025
Citadines Eurometropole Strasbourg
Room was spotless, and very spacious.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025
Hotel Arok
Everything at Hotel Arok was excellent!!
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025
Hotel Hannong
Great location very convenient to walk from train station and old town. The stay was very pleasant, would definitely stay there again. Stuff is friendly, room was bid enough.
Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025
7Hotel&Spa
Great hotel to visit the various campus locations- super close and everything you need
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Hilton Strasbourg
Everything about our trip was amazing for our Christmas vacation. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Breakfast, and happy hour was a nice touch. Room was comfortable. Super close to downtown by taking the Tram. Highly Recommended!!!
Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Forêt Noire
Orangerie
Orangerie is well-liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Palace of Europe and Botanical Gardens are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Universite Tram Station or Gallia Tram Station to get around.
Esplanade
Appreciated for its cafes and parks, you might consider exploring Esplanade. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Vauban Stadium, and jump on the metro at Esplanade Tram Station or Observatoire Tram Station to get around the city.
Krutenau
You might enjoy the historic sites while in Krutenau. Austerlitz Square is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Porte de l'Hopital Tram Station or Etoile Bourse Tram Station to see more of the city.
Contades
Noted for its historic sites and river views, there's plenty to explore in Contades. Top attractions like Strasbourg Convention Centre and European Parliament are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Lycee Kleber Tram Station or Wacken Tram Station to see more of the city.
Quartier de la Cathédrale
While you're in Quartier de la Cathédrale, take in top sights like Broglie Square and jump on the metro at Place Broglie Tram Stop to see more of the city.
European Quarter
European Quarter is a destination travelers like for its restaurants, and you might hop aboard the metro at Parlement Europeen Tram Station or Wacken Tram Station to explore sights like European Parliament.
