Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg

Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg

Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg
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2:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Monday
8:15 AM - 5:45 PM
Tuesday
8:15 AM - 5:45 PM
Wednesday
8:15 AM - 5:45 PM
Thursday
8:15 AM - 5:45 PM
Friday
8:15 AM - 5:45 PM
Saturday
8:15 AM - 5:45 PM
Sunday
2:00 PM - 5:15 PM
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This huge cathedral, Strasbourg's most famous landmark, is an intimidating example of 13th-century Gothic architecture.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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  • Dan
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Horrible experience at Trocadéro and its esplanade
    I had the honor of visiting Notre-Dame de Strasbourg, and I can say without hesitation that it was an incredible experience, full of majesty and spirituality. Located in the heart of picturesque Strasbourg, this impressive Gothic cathedral is much more than just a religious building; it is a symbol of history, culture and the grandeur of medieval architecture. From the moment I entered the doors of Notre-Dame, I was struck by the grandeur of its structure. The high stone walls, slender arches and elegant spires that rise to the sky create a striking silhouette, a true masterpiece of Gothic art. The interior of the cathedral is just as impressive, with its sky vaults, colorful stained glass windows, and detailed carvings that tell biblical stories and Christian legends. The beauty and artistic richness of Notre-Dame de Strasbourg are simply breathtaking. Every corner of the cathedral is full of architectural and artistic details, testifying to the know-how and devotion of the craftsmen and builders who worked on this monument over the centuries. The magnificent rose windows, imposing statues and ornate chapels captivate the attention and inspire a deep sense of respect and admiration. But beyond its visual splendor, Notre-Dame de Strasbourg exudes an aura of spirituality and serenity that deeply touches visitors. Whether you are a believer or not, it is impossible not to feel the power of the sacred atmosphere which permeates every stone of this sacred building. The tranquility of the place invites reflection and contemplation, offering a peaceful refuge from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. In addition, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Strasbourg is also a place of meeting and communion for the city's inhabitants and visitors from all over the world. Devotees come here to celebrate their faith and participate in religious rites, while tourists flock to admire the architectural splendor and learn about the fascinating history of this iconic monument. In conclusion, my visit to Notre-Dame de Strasbourg will remain engraved in my memory as one of the most memorable experiences of my life. This exceptional building embodies both the greatness of art and faith, providing visitors with an enriching and inspiring experience. Whether you are a lover of history, architecture or spirituality, the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Strasbourg will not fail to amaze us and lift us to unsuspected heights.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written February 17, 2024
  • Yohan S
    Monaco2,281 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Superb view from the roof (fee)
    It is the most emblematic building in Strasbourg to visit both inside with the nativity scene and the astronomical clock as well as the panorama from the roof. Be careful, you have to climb around 350 fairly narrow steps and it costs money! But the view is always breathtaking, we go up there every year!
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written February 17, 2024
  • A.B.
    Spain255 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spectacular
    Awesome. Majestic. Very high. Admission is free, easy access for reduced mobility. If the exterior is impressive, the surroundings are not far behind. Magnificent interior. You have to see it yes or yes, if you go to Strasbourg.....
    Visited June 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written February 28, 2024
  • Dominik z Rybnika
    Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany475 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Notre Dame de Strasbourg
    Notre-Dame de Strasbourg amazes with its scale. For more than 200 years it was the tallest building in the world, and even now it is the tallest building built in the Middle Ages. It is also a beautiful architectural masterpiece, combining the best tricks of the Romanesque and Gothic styles.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written March 4, 2024
  • annminky
    United States3,976 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Majestic!
    What a way to celebrate my birthday. I visited this cathedral on the 24th of January. It was drizzling but that didn’t stop me from exploring this heavenly place. I love cathedrals, basilicas and churches, and this one was worth the visit. So majestic! So much to see and enjoy. When visiting, take your time to walk and savor how beautiful this cathedral is. I was just in awe.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written March 15, 2024
  • jktrock
    Baumholder, Germany1,804 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cathedral’s gift shop
    I am not going to write about the cathedral itself. It’s simply majestic, no other comments. But please visit the gift shop inside the cathedral. There is the sweetest man working there who will assist you with all your purchases AND the selection is just amazing. Simple yet so beautifully decorated and unique AND inexpensive. These will make very special gifts to a Catholic.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written March 20, 2024
  • alessandra_biondi3
    Ferrara, Italy30,690 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I prefer the outside, it's breathtakingly beautiful
    I was very struck by the impact of the Gothic grandeur with the pink stone in a square crowded with people queuing to enter..... I saw the past in the present. The enormity of the building is fabulous in its graceful pinnacles, the portal with decorations based on the life of Jesus is amazing, also the large rose window, the spire.....The strong impression is especially in the exteriors with the changing color in many shades and the hundreds of statues that seem to be looking at you. The only thing I didn't do due to lack of time was climb the spire-top tower which has the panoramic terrace.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written April 6, 2024
  • Marjo D
    13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    To have !
    Very beautiful cathedral, free entry, must-see: astronomical clock. Ascent: Very beautiful view of Strasbourg. Above: explanations on the construction of the cathedral, possibility of engraving a souvenir message on a tablet. Free for children. Entrance paid on site. No reservations.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written April 13, 2024
  • Gaynor h
    Grafton, North Dakota1,317 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My husband says it’s a 6!
    Neither of us are religious, though my husband was raised Catholic and went to Catholic school until grade 10, but this magnificence of this Cathedral left us both in awe. The windows, the pulpit, the altar, the sheer size of it, were incredible. The line was long but diminished as we ate our gelato. No shorts, no midriffs, nothing skimpy. No cell phones, no food, no drink, no noise. There are periodic announcements saying Mesdames et Messieurs….Sssshhhh! Wonderful.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written April 14, 2024
  • Axel S
    Braunschweig, Germany1,064 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic church and definitely climb the church tower
    Strasbourg Cathedral is a fantastic church. The wealth of detail is particularly impressive. There is a bag check at the entrance, for which you have to wait a short time. You can get to the church tower from the side. The climb is worth it, as you are rewarded with a great view of the city and the church.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written April 15, 2024
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Brad
Hong Kong, China181,206 contributions
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Nov 2024 • Couples
Strasbourg Cathedral (Cathedrale Notre Dame) is a historically important church and must-see sightseeing for all who visit the city. Opening hours are 8.30am to 11.15am and 12.45pm to 5.45pm (Monday to Saturday) and 2pm to 5.15pm (Sundays) as of December 2024 when we visited. Entrance is found on the south side of the church at Place du Chateau and is free to all.

Note: Do be prepared for long queues which we found throughout our stay in the city. If you enter first thing in the morning near opening time, the queue is very short and crowds within the cathedral are minimum. Although during winter months, lighting is very soft and dim at this time of the day. Just things to keep in mind if you are wanting to take pictures inside.

Historically, Strasbourg Cathedral was originally constructed in the between 1015 and 1439, spanning two centuries and giving the cathedral both Romanesque and Gothic features. Made of of sandstone which gives it a reddish tinge, the church spire extends 142 metres into the sky which made it the World's tallest building between 1647-1874. Dominating the small Place du Chateau, Notre Dame is considered a masterpiece of French Rayonnant Gothic architecture. It is a lovely building to walk around and spend a bit of time viewing from the outside before or after entering the church. The western front and portals in particular is remarkable.

Within Strasbourg Cathedral, you will find a traditional Gothic style latin cross layout with a long nave with high ceiling with vaults. You will see a huge Rose Window, a nave lined with tapestries and a 13th-century grand organ along with side aisles featuring beautiful stained-glass windows. The delicate 15th-century pulpit by Hans Hammer is a gem. There is also a charming astronomical clock found near the south transept & entrance/exit to the cathedral amongst numerous other interesting things to see with the church.

In the end, we thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Strasbourg Cathedral. It does rank up there with some of the most impressive and memorable churches we have visited around Central and Western Europe over the years. It is a place that first time visitors to Strasbourg should make sure to see and a place most will want to visit again during returns to the city.
Written February 5, 2025
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midway42
Georgia3,477 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Solo
The advent of steel being used as a regular material to construct buildings in the late 19th century led to a frenetic race for the “World’s Tallest Building” title in the 1900’s. The Metropolitan Life Tower, the Chrysler Building, Taipei 101, and Burj Khalifa held the prize at various times, in one case for less than two years. It may seem an historic anachronism, then, that this church was the tallest building in the world for over 200 years, from 1647 to 1874. Built in various stages from 1277 to 1439, the Strasbourg Cathedral remains an asymmetric marvel into the 21st century.

I made several visits to the cathedral during my week in town. The first two are probably the last for most tourists: a visit to the roof and a viewing of the astronomical clock on separate days. The former was a 300+ stair ascent, with views across the countryside sharing memories with the Guard House and Treadwheel crane. The latter consisted of a thirty-minute video followed by a demonstration of the working clock, lasting a few minutes. The third trip was made to the interior after purchasing a guidebook. Starting at the entrance, I completed a clockwise (pun intended) visit of the floorplan. After lighting a votive candle, I toured St. Lawrence’s chapel followed by the apse, St. Catherine’s chapel, the pulpit, and the organ. I then reversed direction to appreciate the stained-glass windows before departure. A final, dedicated visit to the exterior (again with a guidebook in hand) was made in the early morning the following day.

In summary, this was an above average attraction for multiple reasons. First, the artistry is simply superb. I’m not a sophisticated expert on European churches or cathedrals by any means, but the inside and outside were simply stunning at any time during the day. Second, even though I stretched out my visit over the week, one can easily visit the three main sections (building proper, clock, and roof) in a single day with time to spare. Third, a visit to the interior is free! While there are many opportunities to donate, I never felt the pressure to do so and appreciated the gesture. I’d rank this as a Top Three attraction in Strasbourg in addition to the eponymous museum and European Parliament. Thumbs up.

Tips:

 Come right at 8:30AM or a little before. The line moves fast all day, but large groups make a personal experience a communal one quickly. Early bird catches the worm here…
 There are two souvenir stores, a small one in the front of the church and a larger one with far more variety on the southern side. The latter is superior.
 As mentioned above, a guidebook will enhance your visit as there is no audio guide or tours provided onsite. Most gift stores in the area carry them.
Written November 13, 2024
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Nadia T
Coccolia, Italy361 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
It alone is worth the trip! This year we visited the astronomical clock again, always fascinating! We were lucky enough to be able to witness the plays of light created in the evenings in July and August. Wonder! I recommend reading a good guide first to orient yourself to the most notable things to see.
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Written August 31, 2023
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Eli B
3 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Family
Seen from the outside, the cathedral is absolutely beautiful. All around, cafes, terraces, souvenir shops, small trains to visit Strasbourg ...
1er Hic, the entrance to the cathedral is paid, 8 € but good ...
At the entrance, we came across a "nightclub bouncer" who was responsible for "filtering" visitors at the entrance to the cathedral.
We arrived in a tank top with my mother and sister. Not a hello and just this man telling us "no tank tops, you have to hide your shoulders". Disappointed not to have seen this information before but we respect the rules and we delay to let in other visitors who queue and talk about the possibility of going to buy 3 scarves to be able to visit with shoulders covered.
Meanwhile, we find that this grandma "bouncer" lets in a dozen women with uncovered shoulders and a teenager with a lace-up top and shorts that reveals the beginning of her buttocks (clearly indecent to enter a place of worship).
So I go back to see this man to point out that his "filtering" is not correct and mentions the young woman who has just come back in a much worse outfit than ours (we were in perfectly correct trousers and tank tops). He replies in an aggressive tone "but you are how old!?!" I am completely outraged at the way he answers and annoys me because the situation is totally unfair and his question has nothing to do with the problem. The mother of the young woman was also in a tank top skirt. I ask him what the report is and since he lets other women in tank tops he explains to me the logic of his filtering
Meanwhile, women in tank tops keep coming in without him telling them anything. I get angry and explain that I have never seen this in my life. He calls his "superior"
Another bouncer arrives, sees that I'm pissed (but I'm not screaming), he won't let me explain the situation, cuts me off at the beginning of each sentence, and when I manage to slip him that besides, his colleague asks me my age, the other starts shouting "no I never talked about her age, she arrived pissed, she's a crazy!"
The three of us are in shock and seeing that it is impossible to have a normal discussion let alone an explanation, we left. I admit that I clearly raised my voice to my last sentences but how can I stay calm in the face of this kind of person?
I'm surprised we leave this kind of person at the entrance to this cathedral.
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Written July 22, 2024
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Steve B
68 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
Entry is free. September is a good month to visit, weather is good and crowds are lower, it was only a short wait to enter. The cathedral is vast, it has a mix of architectural styles-as always in French cathedrals, the stained glass windows are stunning. A feature of this cathedral is huge interior clock.
Written October 22, 2024
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Mark37Chicago
River Forest, IL94 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
Wonderful old cathedral built in the 1200s. There are several entrances for different things. Most people will just want the main entrance on the left side looking at the front for free entry. There are also entrances to climb the stairs to various levels, but those cost money. Don’t miss the museum of the church across the square to the right looking at the front door. Worth a visit.
Written February 8, 2024
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Alberto Teodosio Biondi
Merate, Italy892 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Family
Beautiful and immense, it stands in the center of the city in the Place of the same name. A classic example of Gothic architecture, it is undoubtedly worth a visit both externally (do not miss the portals) and internally (rosettes and Pilier des Anges above all). Bizarre hours: during the week it closes at 11.15am to reopen at 12.45pm, while on Sundays it is open only in the afternoon. Definitely not touristy. For this reason there are many queues to enter (although quite smooth). To attend the 12.30 p.m. astronomical clock show, you must enter through a side entrance and pay a ticket (Euro 4 adults, Euro 2 minors). Ditto to climb the tower.
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Written July 6, 2024
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Heather H
17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2024 • Family
A historical treasure! We visited the inner cathedral with my uncle who lived in Strasbourg and has intimate knowledge of the history of the building. He gave us a rich, personalized tour. Then the next day we returned to climb to the upper platform. Although it was a foggy morning limiting our view of the city, the climb was still worth it. A good workout (>300 steps; taller than the Arc du Triomph) and very memorable! We could see many details of the cathedral from new vantage points and a bird’s eye view of the Christmas market. It was supposed to open at 10am, but they did not actually open it up until about 10:15am, so just know that they may not always be punctual.
Written November 30, 2024
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PhilFGuildford
Leeds, UK58 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
The Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg is undoubtedly the city's most famous landmark and much of the Gothic structure dates back to the 13th century. Like a lot of other cathedrals there was a previous place of worship on site and reconstruction has been necessary due to fires.

It's difficult to know where to start when summarising this remarkable structure, but inevitably one of its most striking features is the fact that it only contains a single tower, positioned to one side (the left as you face it from the front), as the tower on the right was never built. The exterior is perhaps at its best after dark when the cathedral is lit up.

The intricate carvings above the various entrances are so detailed that it would probably require a couple of hours to take them all in. The many statues include figures representing temptation, virgins and prophets among other things.

The nave is huge as you would expect. There are beautiful stain glass windows depicting Biblical scenes such as The Crucifixion and The Last Supper, as well at St. John the Baptist. To the right hand side of the altar is the 13th century Doomsday Pillar, with more statues, and the Astronomical Clock. The latter is the subject of a presentation held late morning everyday except on Sundays and public holidays. Tickets can only be purchased on the day from the shop to the right hand side and are very cheap. The performance, in which the figures are rotated around and accompanied by a short film, isn't essential but it's well worth attending if you have time. If not then the beautiful clock can still be appreciated at other times of the day.

The view from the observation platform above the main part of the cathedral is spectacular and well worth queueing for, subject to negotiating a long, winding stone staircase. The views of the city are fantastic and while I personally disapprove of graffiti, it was fascinating to see examples of this dating back centuries.

For the historians among us, no visit to the Cathedral is complete without a detour to the Musee de l'Oeuvre Notre Dame (museum admission requires a fee). The latter, located a stone's throw away offers superb views of the Cathedral alongside a bounty of stunning religious artworks and plenty of items which have been removed down the years, including exterior statues relocated indoors to protect them from the elements (industrialisation then, climate change now).

If like me you drink plenty of water and plan on a lengthy visit there are underground public toilets to the right of the main entrance. These were free of charge while I was there.

All in all, Strasbourg's cathedral is among the finest in France. I haven't been to all of them, but I've seen enough to call this one of the very best,
Written October 6, 2022
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hazzamarri2442
Sydney, Australia299 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
There comes a point where cathedrals in Europe stop being as impressive as they once were because of just how many there are. It’s hard to truly wow me anymore.
But for the first time in years I was stopped dead in my tracks.
This cathedral is beyond anything I’ve seen. I recommend first seeing it at night so you can see the shadows and stain glass in full effect. It was a foggy night for us too which just added to the atmosphere.
Incredible.
Inside is an awesome archaeological clock worth seeing and you can pay to climb to the viewing tower which nearly killed me 300+ stairs) but was 100% WORTH IT. The views are jaw dropping. It’s €8pp to climb. Entry to the cathedral is free.
Written November 13, 2022
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