What to do with children in Strasbourg?
Are you on holiday in Strasbourg and looking for ideas to keep your family entertained?
The Alsatian capital offers plenty of activities to try as a family!
Between museums, parks, and delicious food, here are a few ideas for a memorable stay with your children!
A space entirely dedicated to children aged 3 to 12, Le Vaisseau offers interactive exhibitions about science, the human body, nature, and digital technology.
Your little ones can handle exhibits, conduct experiments, and participate in educational and fun workshops. Practical Information (h4)
📍Address: 1 bis rue Philippe Dollinger, 67100 Strasbourg
⌚Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm (hours vary depending on the season)
💶Admission: From €12
Recently renovated, the Strasbourg Zoological Museum presents an impressive collection of 1,800 animal specimens, including a whale skeleton, an Asian elephant, a Nile crocodile, and a gorilla.
Something to spark the curiosity of even the youngest visitors!
📍Address: 29 Boulevard de la Victoire, 67000 Strasbourg
⌚ Opening Hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekends
💶Admission: €9. Free or reduced rate for children
Located on the university campus, the Planetarium offers 360° projections adapted for children to discover astronomy in a fun way.
📍Address: 127 Boulevard de la Victoire, 67000 Strasbourg
⌚ Opening Hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM
💶Admission: €10. Family rate: €24
Your children won't be able to resist the retro charm of the 1900 carousel in
Place Gutenberg with its wooden horses and view of the cathedral.
On sunny days, they can also drive one of the vintage cars at the Orangerie Park driving school.
📍Address: Place Gutenberg or Orangerie Park
⌚Opening hours: Open daily, but vary depending on the season
💶Prices: Approximately €3 per ride
Renovated in 2026, the Orangerie Bowling Alley with its 32 lanes is the perfect place to spend an afternoon with the family!
A darts area and an arcade are also available.
📍Address: Parc de l’Orangerie, 67000 Strasbourg
⌚Opening Hours: Open daily from 10:00 AM to 1:30 AM
💶 Prices: From €3.80
Exploring Strasbourg from the Ill River is a must-do experience. Comfortably seated aboard a riverboat, you can discover Petite France and the European institutions from the water.
The more adventurous can even rent an electric boat to navigate the Ill at their own pace!
📍Address: City Center Piers
⌚Hours: Open year-round
Every day at 12:30 sharp, the animation of the Notre-Dame Cathedral's astronomical clock delights children with its impressive mechanism and automata.
An enchanting experience for the whole family!
📍Address: Cathedral Square
⌚Hours: Every day at 12:30 sharp
💶 Prices: €4. Free for children under 6.
After visiting the cathedral, indulge your sweet tooth at Franchi, a Strasbourg institution known for its unique flavors!
Then head to Rue des Juifs to discover La Bouquinette, an independent bookstore dedicated exclusively to children!
📍Address: Franchi, Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, Rue Mercière, Parc de l’Orangerie, Strasbourg
📍Address: La Bouquinette, 28 Rue des Juifs, 67000 Strasbourg
Ideally located just steps from the train station and a few minutes' walk from the Grande Île, the Hôtel Vendôme is a strategic address for a family stay in Strasbourg.
Its central location makes it easy to reach the cathedral, Petite France, and the riverboat docks.
Discover our family suites, which can accommodate up to 4 people and are equipped with two double beds, a bathroom with a bathtub or walk-in shower, a television, and a welcome tray.
A baby cot is available upon request at no extra charge.
Every morning, a delicious breakfast made up of sweet and savory local products is offered from 7 a.m.
The Alsatian capital offers plenty of activities to try as a family!
Between museums, parks, and delicious food, here are a few ideas for a memorable stay with your children!
Visit Strasbourg's museums and discover fun activities
Le Vaisseau
A space entirely dedicated to children aged 3 to 12, Le Vaisseau offers interactive exhibitions about science, the human body, nature, and digital technology.
Your little ones can handle exhibits, conduct experiments, and participate in educational and fun workshops. Practical Information (h4)
📍Address: 1 bis rue Philippe Dollinger, 67100 Strasbourg
⌚Opening Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm (hours vary depending on the season)
💶Admission: From €12
The Zoological Museum: A Fascinating Immersion in the Animal World
Recently renovated, the Strasbourg Zoological Museum presents an impressive collection of 1,800 animal specimens, including a whale skeleton, an Asian elephant, a Nile crocodile, and a gorilla.
Something to spark the curiosity of even the youngest visitors!
Practical Information
📍Address: 29 Boulevard de la Victoire, 67000 Strasbourg
⌚ Opening Hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on weekends
💶Admission: €9. Free or reduced rate for children
The Planetarium, a journey to the stars
Located on the university campus, the Planetarium offers 360° projections adapted for children to discover astronomy in a fun way.
Practical Information
📍Address: 127 Boulevard de la Victoire, 67000 Strasbourg
⌚ Opening Hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM and from 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM
💶Admission: €10. Family rate: €24
Try out family fun activities
A ride on the carousel in Place Gutenberg or the Orangerie Park
Your children won't be able to resist the retro charm of the 1900 carousel in
Place Gutenberg with its wooden horses and view of the cathedral.
On sunny days, they can also drive one of the vintage cars at the Orangerie Park driving school.
practical information
📍Address: Place Gutenberg or Orangerie Park
⌚Opening hours: Open daily, but vary depending on the season
💶Prices: Approximately €3 per ride
The Orangerie Bowling Alley
Renovated in 2026, the Orangerie Bowling Alley with its 32 lanes is the perfect place to spend an afternoon with the family!
A darts area and an arcade are also available.
Practical Information
📍Address: Parc de l’Orangerie, 67000 Strasbourg
⌚Opening Hours: Open daily from 10:00 AM to 1:30 AM
💶 Prices: From €3.80
A boat trip with Batorama or Marin d’eau douce
Exploring Strasbourg from the Ill River is a must-do experience. Comfortably seated aboard a riverboat, you can discover Petite France and the European institutions from the water.
The more adventurous can even rent an electric boat to navigate the Ill at their own pace!
Practical Information
📍Address: City Center Piers
⌚Hours: Open year-round
Discover Alsatian heritage and finish with a delicious treat
The Cathedral's Astronomical Clock
Every day at 12:30 sharp, the animation of the Notre-Dame Cathedral's astronomical clock delights children with its impressive mechanism and automata.
An enchanting experience for the whole family!
Practical Information
📍Address: Cathedral Square
⌚Hours: Every day at 12:30 sharp
💶 Prices: €4. Free for children under 6.
Enjoy artisanal ice cream at Franchi and stop by La Bouquinette
After visiting the cathedral, indulge your sweet tooth at Franchi, a Strasbourg institution known for its unique flavors!
Then head to Rue des Juifs to discover La Bouquinette, an independent bookstore dedicated exclusively to children!
Practical Information
📍Address: Franchi, Rue des Francs-Bourgeois, Rue Mercière, Parc de l’Orangerie, Strasbourg
📍Address: La Bouquinette, 28 Rue des Juifs, 67000 Strasbourg
Where to stay with family in Strasbourg?
Ideally located just steps from the train station and a few minutes' walk from the Grande Île, the Hôtel Vendôme is a strategic address for a family stay in Strasbourg.
Its central location makes it easy to reach the cathedral, Petite France, and the riverboat docks.
Discover our family suites, which can accommodate up to 4 people and are equipped with two double beds, a bathroom with a bathtub or walk-in shower, a television, and a welcome tray.
A baby cot is available upon request at no extra charge.
Every morning, a delicious breakfast made up of sweet and savory local products is offered from 7 a.m.
