The city of Strasbourg is the capital of the area known as the Alsace region located in northeastern France. Strasbourg can be found close to the border of Germany. The historical center of Strasbourg known as Grande Île (meaning Grand Island) was awarded in 1988 by UNESCO World Heritage site status. The city of Strasbourg promotes a harmonious balance between the unity of Germany and France. Visitors to the city searching for a hotel Strasbourg have plenty of choice on offer to suit all needs.
There is plenty to do and see in the city and much to discover. There are many ways of traveling around the city and visiting the sights. Sightseeing by foot is a good way to explore the city and take in all the landmarks and monuments on the way. There are guided tours by foot for visitors who want to learn more about Strasbourg's history. Another way of traveling around is by train and visitors can use the tourist train which is usually in operation between April until November. There are guides on board presenting information about the city and the tour guides are fluent in the additional languages of English, German, Italian and Spanish. These special tourist trains depart from Place de Château daily. Alternatively there are cars that are set up for sightseeing around the city and visitors can be driven with tour guides on board. The cars can be reserved from Place de Château. A charming way to sight-see is by boat, which travels along the city's river. The boats leave daily on every half an hour and tourists are sailed gracefully in a glass top boat for a one and a half hour tour of the city. There are also special illuminated boat trips through the night during the summer months, a truly magical way to enjoy the sights of a city.
Visitors to the city have many sights to see. There is Strasbourg Cathedral, a spectacular gothic build, the original structure of which was built during 1015 but since destroyed by fire. At the end of the 12th century the Cathedral was fully renovated and re-built using natural red stones that were sourced from the mountains of Vosges nearby. There are plenty of day trips available here to visitors. Also popular are visits to the Natural Park of Vosges du Nord; the area is one of the biosphere's world reserves as elected by UNESCO. The park has some breathtaking sights to see such as the sandstone crusts which through natural erosion, has been carved into shapes that resemble giant mushrooms, towers and huge arches. Almost 60% of the park is deep in forest and there are many activities on offer for visitors; bike tours, hiking tours, horse riding tours, themed excursions and courses in nature to discover the local fauna and flora of the region. The region of Vosges is also one of the best ski resorts in France; the resort features 170 lifts, night lights for evening skiing and snow-making machines for additional snow top-up if needed!
The region of Alsace is an important wine producing region after Bordeaux and Burgundy. The region has been in the wine production industry since 300 AD and its famous Route du Vin, wine road, is visited by many tourists, who visit the wine cellars along the route. The long road begins in the small town of Thann by the church and travels through Vosges Mountain. Alternatively a fun day out for the family can include a trip to the safari parks in Alsace, Monkey Mountain in Kintzheim, Park of Butterflies in Hunawihr or Zoological Park in Mulhouse.
For visitors searching for a hotel Strasbourg has a big choice including centrally located hotels offering convenient locations and close to many of the sights of the city. The hotels offer modern and comfortable surroundings, all rooms are en-suite with mini-bar, satellite televisions and fully air-conditioned. The hotels often have a health club with indoor swimming pools and sauna rooms. Guests can enjoy free internet access, a restaurant serving French cuisine and a bar area serving cocktails. For an alternative hotel Strasbourg can offer retreats further afield from the vibrant city, in peaceful locations. The hotels feature fully air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms and balconies overlooking the gardens and swimming pool. There are many cycle trails and mountain biking nearby and other outdoor activities for guests. The hotels also offer a 24 hour reception service, laundry and dry cleaning, room service, newspapers, buffet breakfast and parking on site.
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