Montagne Verte Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Montagne Verte
See a slice of residential life in Strasbourg and then venture along a waterfront cycle path in this riverside neighborhood.

Just a short distance from Strasbourg’s historic center is the easygoing residential suburb of Montagne Verde. Take a break from the city’s must-see museums and landmarks to experience life as the Montagnards do. Montagne Verte sits southwest of the city center and stretches along a branch of the River Ill.

Learn about the history of the town. A settlement was first established here in the 6th century and it later became the site of the hermitage of St. Arbogast. Watchtowers were erected in the 1400s, which served to protect the fortified city of Strasbourg. Around the same time, the German blacksmith and printer Johannes Gutenberg moved to the neighborhood. He is famous for pioneering Europe’s first typographical printing mechanisms.

Of architectural interest is the early 20th-century Saint Arbogast Church, believed to be the only half-timbered religious building in the Alsace region. It has a triple nave design and a statue of St. Arbogast standing above the main entrance. The half-timbering style was chosen so that it could be dismantled quickly in the event of attacks on the walled city. Enjoy fresh air and greenery at the tree-lined Parc Eugene-Imbs.

Rent a bike from the city center and explore sections of the Bruche Canal Cycle Route. It follows a canal designed by military engineer Vauban in 1681, which served to ferry sandstone for the city walls from the Vosges Mountains. At the route’s western end is Soultz-les-Bains, where you can visit the German-built Mutzig Fort. Soultz-les-Bains connects with the Alsatian Wine Route.

Getting to Montagne Verte is quick and easy via public buses and trams. It’s also less than a 30-minute walk from the Quartier de la Gare neighborhood. Here trains arrive at the impressive Strasbourg Station from major cities across France and Germany. The region also has a collection of interesting attractions, including the MAMCS Modern Art Museum and Voodoo Museum.


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Our pick of the best Montagne Verte Hotel Deals

City Residence Access Strasbourg
City Residence Access Strasbourg
2 out of 5
11 rue des magasins, Strasbourg
The price is AU$98 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$98
per night
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this aparthotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (924 reviews)
"This was a good basic hotel, but in need of maintenance. Excellent room size for 3 people, with a good kitchenette. Carrefour supermarket close by which is handy. Parking was off site - but an easy 10 minute walk. Hotel was about 15 minute walk to the centre of town, and close to the large shopping ..."

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2023

City Residence Access Strasbourg
Hotel Tandem - Boutique Hotel
Hotel Tandem - Boutique Hotel
4 out of 5
2, place de la gare, Strasbourg
The price is AU$207 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
AU$207
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25 Apr - 26 Apr
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (490 reviews)
Highly recommended
"Ticked all the boxes. Convenient for rail station and eating. Pleasant welcome, nice room, all facilities, good breakfast, fefficient checkout. Perfect for an overnight stay Pleasant decor with eco touches"

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2024

Hotel Tandem - Boutique Hotel
Maison Rouge Strasbourg Hotel&Spa, Autograph Collection
Maison Rouge Strasbourg Hotel&Spa, Autograph Collection
5 out of 5
4 Rue Des Francs Bourgeois, Strasbourg
The price is AU$309 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
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21 Apr - 22 Apr
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Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2024

Maison Rouge Strasbourg Hotel&Spa, Autograph Collection
7Hotel&Spa
7Hotel&Spa
4 out of 5
Boulevard Sebastien Brant, Parc D'innovation, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, Bas-Rhin
The price is AU$139 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
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Le Grand Hotel
Le Grand Hotel
3 out of 5
12, Place de la Gare, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin
The price is AU$172 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
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21 Apr - 22 Apr
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8.2/10 Very Good! (951 reviews)
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Hotel Athena Spa
Hotel Athena Spa
4 out of 5
Rue Armande Béjart, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin
The price is AU$152 per night from 14 Apr to 15 Apr
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14 Apr - 15 Apr
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8.8/10 Excellent! (922 reviews)
One of the best in France!
"The room was excellent. It was very clean and well kept. I also loved the big windows and how big the room was. The hotel staff were super friendly and provided great customer service. The breakfast was great as well, they had a self serve open buffet. This was one of the best hotels I’ve stayed ..."

Reviewed on 17 Dec. 2023

Hotel Athena Spa
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Other neighbourhoods around Montagne Verte

Elsau

When in Elsau and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Train Station Square or Great Mosque of Strasbourg and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Elsau Tram Station or Martin Schöngauer Tram Stop.

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Quartier de la Gare

While you're in Quartier de la Gare, take in top sights like Train Station Square or Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Faubourg National Tram Station or Gare de Centrale Tram Station.

Quartier de la Gare
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Plaine des Bouchers

If you're spending time in Plaine des Bouchers, check out sights like Meinau Stadium or Great Mosque of Strasbourg and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Lycee Couffignal Tram Station or E. Mathis Tram Station.

Plaine des Bouchers
Covered Bridge featuring a river or creek, a small town or village and a bridge

Petite-France

4.5/5(12 area reviews)

Travellers choose Petite-France for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Alt Winmarik Tram Station or Langstrosse Grand'Rue Tram Station and check out top sights like Covered Bridge.

Petite-France

Cronenbourg Est

4/5(1 area review)

When in Cronenbourg Est and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Train Station Square or Place des Halles Shopping Centre and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rotonde Tram Station or Saint Florent Tram Station.

Cronenbourg Est
Petite France featuring a city and a river or creek

City-Centre - Petite France

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

Travellers love City-Centre - Petite France for its stunning cathedral, and you can see more of Strasbourg by jumping on the metro at Langstrosse Grand'Rue Tram Station or Place Broglie Tram Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Place Kléber and Kammerzell House.

City-Centre - Petite France

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