Struthof tour from Strasbourg: a private day of WWII remembrance at Natzweiler-Struthof and the Alsace-Moselle Memorial
Full day, private van for 1 to 7 passengers
From 990 €
per van, all taxes included, tips not included. About 495 € per person for 2 travelers, 198 € for 5.
Option
+400 € per full day
A certified guide-conferencier joins your day, subject to availability.
- 15 km included per hour of service, price adjusted to your itinerary
- Your hotel in Strasbourg or Colmar, same price
- Up to 7 passengers per van
From 990 € per van, TTCFull day, up to 7 passengers
BookThis Struthof tour from Strasbourg is for travelers who want to understand what the Second World War meant in Alsace, at their own pace and without a coach group. Your private driver picks you up at your hotel at 10:00 and drives you into the Vosges to the former Natzweiler-Struthof concentration camp, then down to the Alsace-Moselle Memorial in Schirmeck. You visit both sites on your own or with the sites' own options, and you are back at your hotel around 19:00.
Itinerary, hour by hour
10:00
Pick-up at your hotel in Strasbourg
Your FJ13 driver meets you in the lobby. The Natzweiler-Struthof site is about 58 km from Strasbourg, about 55 minutes by road, up the Bruche valley past Schirmeck and Rothau.
No free time, driving
Around 11:00
Former Natzweiler-Struthof concentration camp and the European Centre of Deported Resistance Members (CERD)
KL Natzweiler opened on May 1, 1941, to exploit a pink granite quarry. From 1941 to 1945, about 52,000 prisoners of more than 30 nationalities were sent to Natzweiler and its subcamps, and around 17,000 died. The site recommends starting with the exhibition at the European Centre of Deported Resistance Members (CERD), then the former camp, the camp museum and the National Necropolis. Allow 2.5 to 3 hours.
About 2 h 30 on site
Around 13:30
Gas chamber annex
The gas chamber building stands 1.5 km below the camp, in a former annex of the Hotel Struthof. It opens at variable times, so ask at the CERD reception in the morning.
About 20 minutes
Around 14:10
Lunch in Schirmeck
Schirmeck is about 20 minutes away by road. Have lunch at your own pace and your own cost.
About 50 minutes for lunch
Around 15:00
Alsace-Moselle Memorial (Mémorial Alsace-Moselle), Schirmeck
The Alsace-Moselle Memorial tells the history of the people of Alsace and Moselle from 1870 to the building of Europe, with the Second World War at its center: the de facto annexation to the Third Reich in 1940, Germanization, and the forced conscription of about 130,000 Alsatians and Mosellans into the German armed forces, of whom about 30,000 died or went missing. The visit is self-guided through 17 spaces and takes about 2 hours on average.
About 2 hours on site
Around 17:30
Obernai, optional
About 30 minutes from Schirmeck, Obernai is a quiet place to walk, sit down and talk about the day before going back. Or go straight back to Strasbourg.
About 45 minutes of free time
Around 18:15
Drive back to Strasbourg
The drive from Obernai to Strasbourg takes about 30 minutes, for a drop-off at your hotel around 19:00, within the 10 hours of a full day.
No free time, driving
Who this is for
- Travelers with a personal or family link to the war, the Resistance or the deportation.
- Families with teenagers who have studied the Second World War at school.
- Groups of up to 7 people who want one van, one driver and time to talk between sites.
- Visitors without a car: Natzweiler-Struthof can only be reached by car or coach.
Who this is not for
- Travelers who only want the Alsace-Moselle Memorial: Schirmeck has a train station on the Strasbourg to Saint-Dié-des-Vosges line, 10 minutes on foot from the Memorial (check SNCF Connect for times and fares).
- Drivers with a rental car: the road to Natzweiler-Struthof is signposted from Rothau and the site has two free car parks, so you save the cost of a private driver.
- Solo travelers on a budget: a shared coach tour costs less per person, if you find one running on your date.
- Visitors in a wheelchair: the historic camp is only partly accessible, and FJ13 has no wheelchair-accessible vehicle.
- Groups of 8 or more: you need two vans, so ask for a quote through the quote configurator.
Included
- A private driver for the whole day, only for your group
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Strasbourg
- A heated, air-conditioned private van for 1 to 7 passengers
- Tolls and parking fees
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- A flexible itinerary: shorten, swap or skip stops on the day
Not included
- Entry tickets to Natzweiler-Struthof and the Alsace-Moselle Memorial
- Meals and drinks
- Tips for your driver
- A certified guide-conferencier (optional, extra cost)
- Baby seats and boosters, available on request at booking
Practical notes
- Days: Natzweiler-Struthof is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays, so this tour runs Tuesday to Sunday. The Alsace-Moselle Memorial is open every day.
- Natzweiler-Struthof hours: 9:00 to 17:30 from September 1 to December 23, 2026, and 9:00 to 18:30 from May 2 to August 30. The ticket office closes 1 hour before the camp.
- Winter closures: Natzweiler-Struthof closes from December 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027, and can close without notice in heavy snow or ice. The Alsace-Moselle Memorial closes on December 24, 25 and 31, January 1, part of January, and May 1.
- Tickets: a full-price ticket at Natzweiler-Struthof costs eight euros, four euros for ages 10 to 18, and entry is free under 10. The Alsace-Moselle Memorial costs thirteen euros, ten euros under 18 and over 65, and is free under 8. Keep your first ticket: each site gives a reduced rate on presentation of the other's ticket.
- Booking: individual visitors need no reservation at either site.
- On-site options: Natzweiler-Struthof has audio commentary in English, and its daily tours are in French. The Alsace-Moselle Memorial has a free visitor app, and its staff answer in French, German or English.
- Terrain: the former camp sits on a steep mountainside, and the barracks at the bottom are reached by a long, very steep path. The Alsace-Moselle Memorial has two lifts and a gentle 10 to 15 minute walk up from its lower car park.
- Dress and conduct: Natzweiler-Struthof asks for appropriate attire and respect for the victims. Bring a warm layer and walking shoes.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the day cheaper if we skip the stop in Obernai?
No. The price depends on the duration of the service, from pick-up to drop-off, and on the itinerary, not on the number of stops. Skipping Obernai brings you back earlier but does not lower the price. You can use that time for a longer visit at Natzweiler-Struthof instead.
Can we visit Natzweiler-Struthof on a Monday?
No. Natzweiler-Struthof is closed every Monday. The Alsace-Moselle Memorial is open on Mondays, so a Monday day could cover the Memorial and Obernai only. For the full remembrance day, pick a date from Tuesday to Sunday.
Is Natzweiler-Struthof too hard for children to visit?
Natzweiler-Struthof sets no minimum age, but children under 10 must stay with an adult, and the subject is heavy. The Alsace-Moselle Memorial says it shows no violent images that would upset young children, and it gives each child a free activity booklet.
Can we get to Natzweiler-Struthof by train or bus from Strasbourg?
Not directly. The Natzweiler-Struthof site says it can be reached by car or coach only. The train from Strasbourg reaches Schirmeck, near the Alsace-Moselle Memorial, but the camp is about 10 km away, up the mountain. A car is the realistic way to see both sites in one day.
Can someone explain the history at Natzweiler-Struthof in English?
Your driver gives no site commentary. Add a certified guide-conferencier (optional, extra cost), who rides in the van with your group, speaks English and joins you inside both sites. Book ideally 3 weeks ahead. In summer 2026, Natzweiler-Struthof also ran English tours on Tuesdays and Fridays at 14:15, included in the ticket.
Is Natzweiler-Struthof open in January?
No. The annual closure runs from December 24, 2026 to January 31, 2027 inclusive. The Alsace-Moselle Memorial also closes for part of January, so plan this day from February onward, or before December 24.
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