Strasbourg with Kids: The Best Family Itinerary

Strasbourg is great for families, with boats, a giant clock and storybook villages. Here is how to spend a family trip in Strasbourg — with the best-rated kid-friendly tours to book.

At a glance

1Cathedral clock figures
2Petite France boats
3Storybook villages
4Bredele & treats

Clock and cathedral

Watch the astronomical clock’s moving figures.

Boats and canals

Cruise the Ill past Petite France’s timbered houses.

Fairy-tale villages

Explore Colmar and storybook Riquewihr.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Strasbourg — prices per person.

Strasbourg

Tagesausflug auf der Elsässer Weinstraße von Straßburg Colmar & Villages

9 Stunden

ab$197/ Person

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Strasbourg with kids — FAQ

Is Strasbourg good for kids?

Yes — watching the cathedral’s astronomical clock figures, cruising the canals of Petite France by boat, exploring storybook villages like Colmar and Riquewihr, and tasting bredele biscuits make Strasbourg a fun family destination.

What are the best things to do in Strasbourg with children?

Top family picks are the astronomical clock, a boat cruise on the Ill, wandering Petite France, and a trip to the fairy-tale villages of Colmar and Riquewihr.

Is Strasbourg easy to visit with kids?

Yes — Strasbourg is compact, walkable and charming with boats, a famous clock and easy village day trips, making it a relaxed and enjoyable family trip, especially magical at Christmas.