Shopping · Strasbourg · France
Shopping in Strasbourg
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Claude TRUONG-NGOC, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
Strasbourg's main shopping streets are around Place Kléber and Rue des Grandes Arcades, with regional food, wine and crafts in the old town and the Christmas market in December. Best souvenirs: Alsace wine, Kougelhopf mould and Foie gras.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 3
- Markets
- 2
- Top souvenir
- Alsace wine
Where to shop
Rue des Grandes Arcades and Place Kléber
The main shopping area, with department stores and fashion chains.
Rue des Hallebardes and Rue des Orfèvres
Boutiques, delicatessens and gift shops near the cathedral.
Petite France
Small craft and souvenir shops in the half-timbered houses.
Markets
Christmas market
Stalls across the old town selling decorations, bredele, gingerbread and crafts from late November to late December.
Marché du Boulevard de la Marne
One of the city's largest open-air food markets, held twice a week in the Esplanade area.
What to buy
Alsace wine
Riesling, Gewurztraminer and Crémant d'Alsace from wine shops and the Wine Route.
Kougelhopf mould
A traditional earthenware mould for baking kougelhopf at home.
Foie gras
Tinned or jarred foie gras from fine-food shops.
Gingerbread and bredele
Pain d'épices and Christmas biscuits from bakeries and the market.
Alsatian pottery
Hand-painted Soufflenheim and Betschdorf ceramics.
Streets and markets worth a wander
Landmark · Grande Île
Place Kléber
Strasbourg's largest square, named after the Revolutionary general Jean-Baptiste Kléber whose statue stands in the centre, is the heart of everyday city life.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Shopping
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Bretzel, Kougelhopf, Bredele and Alsace wine. Bakeries and street stands throughout the city. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Grande Île | $$$ | The UNESCO-listed island of the cathedral, squares and winstubs |
| Krutenau | $$ | Former fishermen's quarter turned student district of bars and bistros |
| Gare district | $$ | The station quarter with its glass dome, budget hotels and tram hub |
| Orangerie and the European Quarter | $$$ | Parkland, embassies and the European institutions in the north-east |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in EUR. Service is included by law. Round up or leave a euro or two for good service; up to about 5–10% in finer restaurants is generous but optional.
- Say 'Bonjour' when entering a shop or café and 'Merci, au revoir' when leaving.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in January–February; the busiest months are December.
- January: Winter sales (usually from early January)
- April: Easter markets (March or April)
- June: Strasbourg Music Festival (usually June)
- September: Foire Européenne trade fair (usually September)
- November: Strasbourg Christmas market opens (usually late November)
- November: Jazzdor festival (usually November)
Staying near the shops
$$$ · Best for first-timers, couples, culture and shopping
Grande Île
The UNESCO-listed island of the cathedral, squares and winstubs
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Strasbourg?
Alsace wine, Kougelhopf mould, Foie gras and Gingerbread and bredele.
+Where is the best shopping in Strasbourg?
Rue des Grandes Arcades and Place Kléber: The main shopping area, with department stores and fashion chains.
+What are the best markets in Strasbourg?
Christmas market and Marché du Boulevard de la Marne.