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Parc de l'Orangerie

Strasbourg  >  France

A very pretty park in Strasbourg spanning roughly 26 hectares. The park is nice for walks, urban birding and bird photography.

Added* by Isaak Marlin
Most recent update 26 January 2026
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Description

Parc de l'Orangerie has lots of birds that are easy to observe and photograph. In the pond you can find Mute Swan, Mallard, Eurasian Moorhen, Grey Heron and Common Kingfisher. There is also a colony of White Stork in the park, and you can see Stock Dove in the trees.

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Français: Très jolie parc, assez grand, très sympas pour les promenades. Pas mal d'oiseaux, facile à observer. Plan d'eau avec beaucoup de Mallard et de Eurasian Moorhen avec plusieures Grey Heron et Common Kingfisher. Il y a aussi une colonie de White Stork et on peut voir des Stock Dove dans les platanes.

Details

Access

Parc de l'Orangerie is located in the northeastern part of Strasbourg, close to the European Parliament and the Robertsau district. The easiest way to get to the park is to take Tram Line E or Line B. Get off at the Orangerie stop (1), which is right next to the park entrance.

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Français: Le Parc de l'Orangerie est situé dans la partie nord-est de Strasbourg, à proximité du Parlement européen et du quartier de la Robertsau. Facilement accessible à pied, vélo, voiture ou tram. En tramway : Le moyen le plus simple est de prendre la ligne E ou la ligne B du tram. Descendez à l’arrêt Orangerie (1), qui se trouve juste à côté de l’entrée du parc.

Terrain and Habitat

Forest , Wetland , Park , Pond , Scattered trees and bushes

Conditions

Flat

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

No

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Spring

Route

Wide path , Unpaved road

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot , Bicycle , Wheelchair , Car

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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