Strasbourg Cathedral Tours
Marvel at Strasbourg Cathedral, one of the finest Gothic buildings in Europe: a soaring pink-sandstone masterpiece that was the world’s tallest building for centuries, with an astonishing carved facade, the famous astronomical clock, and a platform with sweeping views over the city and the Rhine plain to the Black Forest.
8 excursions · prices per person, book with partner
Cathedral in Strasbourg — FAQ
Why is Strasbourg Cathedral famous?
Strasbourg Cathedral is one of Europe’s greatest Gothic buildings, a soaring pink-sandstone masterpiece that was the world’s tallest building from 1647 to 1874, famed for its carved facade and astronomical clock.
Can you climb Strasbourg Cathedral?
Yes — you can climb to the cathedral platform (about 330 steps) for sweeping views over Strasbourg’s rooftops, the Rhine plain and, on clear days, the Black Forest and Vosges.
What is the astronomical clock?
The 19th-century astronomical clock inside Strasbourg Cathedral is a marvel of art and engineering, with moving figures and a procession of the apostles that draws crowds at solar noon each day.