If you’re traveling to the Alsace region of France, you’ll probably find that the Strasbourg Airport (SXB) can be a mostly stress-free affair. After all, only about a million passengers traveled into SXB in 2015. But air travel is not without its difficulties, especially if you’re flying in from another country. Whether you’re coming or going, one way to alleviate some of that stress is to save yourself the trouble of driving and let Uber in Strasbourg help.

Here are a few other tips that will help you make it through SXB:

Tips and Resources for Strasbourg Airport

  • Uber Airport Page: For all of the information you’ll need on requesting a ride, head over to Uber’s airport page for SXB. Once you’ve gathered your luggage and requested your vehicle, simply confirm your location. If you cannot find your Uber, call them and coordinate. 
  • Terminal Map: You should always get familiarized with a map of the terminals before embarking on your journey. You can also find what shops and restaurants are available. 
  • Airport Info: For all of the latest construction updates and news out of SXB, you can follow them on Twitter. Check out this handy passenger guide if you have other questions. 
  • TSA Guidelines: The last thing you want on your flight to France is to make it all the way to security and discover that you mistakenly packed something that’s not allowed. Get caught up on the TSA’s guidelines for what you shouldn’t pack. 
  • Flight Status: You can check the status of your flight here so you can stay on top of any possible delays. 
  • Things to Know: Always, always, always pack multiple copies of your passport in case you misplace it. Call the bank and your credit card companies to let them know that you’ll be traveling abroad. Be sure to pack adapter plugs for your electronic devices, since you’ll likely encounter different types of outlets on your travels.

Where to Visit in Strasbourg

Few places in Europe beat Paris, but located by the German border and near the Rhine River, Strasbourg is full of its own charms. Here are a few places you should check out during your stay:

  • Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art: Visitors looking to soak up a little culture should stop off at the Strasbourg Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. With more than 18,000 pieces on display ranging from 1870 until present day, the museum will surely wow you with pieces by Paul Klee, Gustave Doré, and Wassily Kandinsky. 
  • Strasbourg Cathedral: France is chock-full of awe-inspiring Gothic churches and the Strasbourg Cathedral is no exception. Construction began in the year 1015 and it was one of the tallest structures in the world until the end of the 19th century. As a bonus, the church features one of the largest astronomical clocks in the world. Though the church had several clocks, the current one on display was finished in 1843 and will also show you the current position of the sun and the moon. 
  • La Vignette: La Vignette offers a casual, family atmosphere and serves hearty bistro fare. On a sunny afternoon, you can idle away outside this quaint little spot and enjoy a bottle of wine from the Strasbourg region. What can be more French than that?