Strasbourg Duration: 4 days
Strasbourg is a vibrant mix of French charm and German influence, making it a truly unique place to travel and explore. Nestled on the border between the two countries, it offers cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, and the stunning Gothic cathedral that dominates the skyline.
As a student, Strasbourg buzzes with international energy—home to one of Europe’s top universities and EU institutions, you’ll find people from all over the world. Spend your day exploring several European institutions and then chill out in a street cafe or with a walk down the Ill River.
Between late-night exploring the bars and riverside picnics, Strasbourg perfectly blends academic life with European adventure—ideal for students who want a weekend away filled with history, culture, and community all in one place.
Trip Highlights
Notre-Dame de Strasbourg Cathedral
Palais Rohan
Itinerary
Day1Day 1
Travel day
Please note, this is a sample itinerary. No activities are included unless specified in the ‘What’s Included’ section.
- You’ll meet with your UniLife Trip Leaders at your chosen pick-up destination and head to the airport to catch your flight!
- Once landed, proceed through passport control and hop on your airport transfers to the accommodation.
- Our Trip Leaders will get you checked in and settled so you can make the most of your first evening in Strasbourg. We have plenty of recommendations from our many trips here, which we’ll share on the group chat so you can start getting to know the city!
Day2Day 2
Free day
A day of free time to explore the city how you like! Here are some recommendations:
- We recommend starting off with a walk around La Petite France. This area of the city is famous for its cobblestone lanes amongst the half-timbered houses and little canals running throughout.
- Head to Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg to admire the Gothic architecture and one of the tallest cathedrals in Europe. At 142m, the Cathedral was once the world’s tallest building from 1647 to 1874.
- If the sun is shining, Parc de L’Orangerie is the perfect place to stop to enjoy a coffee or picnic and even watch some storks (the city’s beloved symbol)!
In the evening meet your Trip Leaders for an Bar Crawl visiting Strasbourg’s hotspots!
Day3Day 3
Free day
Here are some things we recommend to do with your free time:
- Today is the perfect opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the European Institutions which Strasbourg is home to. Head to the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, and the European Court of Human Rights – all within walking distance!
- In the afternoon, you could discover some fine arts, archaeology, and decorative arts at Palais Rohan – a sunning Baroque palace housing three museums.
- Get to know the city on a deeper level by hiring a bike and exploring it properly. The city is super bike-friendly, with extensive cycling paths and river routes
Day4Day 4
Home
- We’ll check out of the hostel and put your bags in luggage storage.
- You’ll have a final chance to explore and see any sights you might have missed!
- After meeting back at the hostel, you’ll board your transfers back the the airport and board your flight back the UK.
- Once back, we’ll proceed through to the arrivals area, making the end of the trip. Until next time!
What's Included?
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Not Included
- City Tax
- Breakfast or Other Meals
- UK Airport Transfers
- Large Cabin Bag
- Any Ticket or Activity Not Specified Above
Only what is listed as included is covered by your ticket and our health and safety policy.
Included in your ticket
Return Flights from London Airport
Return flights with the group. Your boarding passes land in your account the day before you fly.
Where You'll Be
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Strasbourg
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What Students Thought of This Trip 6 reviews
★★★★★"I went to Strasbourg in January and it was amazing! We went to the ECHR and explored the city! The public gardens were so pretty to walk through. My team leader was Ema who was amazing! She was so organised and it was wonderful to hear about her travels!"
Sacha, January 2026
★★★★★"I had an unforgettable experience in Strasbourg, France as a university trip to visit the European Court of Human Rights. We went with Ema Petrášová and she was very attentive and interacted with us all, she definitely made it easier to not feel lost in France."
UniLife traveller, January 2026
★★★★★"Ema was a lovely trip leader! She kept us well informed and her communication was great regarding travelling and things to do in Strasbourg. We managed to do loads of sightseeing and had a great time."
Grace, January 2026
★★★★★"Ema was a great trip leader, she contacted us frequently about travel, the itinerary and was overall really lovely person! I had loads of fun on this trip and would highly recommend going on"
Xin, January 2026
★★★★★"Ema was an amazing guide in Strasbourg, she was clear and precise about every timing and event that was happening. We really enjoyed her company too."
Margaret, January 2026
★★★★★"Ema was a great host - she looked after us really well the whole trip, she made the experience enjoyable in Strasbourg"
Theo, January 2026
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