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Kehl
Spend a half‑day in Kehl as a cheap base for Strasbourg (15 min tram) or a quick Rhine‑river stop; one night is enough.
Kehl sits on the Rhine opposite Strasbourg, offering cheap accommodation, a bilingual atmosphere and easy tram access to the French city. Its own sights – the Two‑Shore Garden, Passerelle bridge and river‑front promenade – fit into a half‑day, so most visitors stay just to sleep and shop before crossing the border.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, possible river fog)
- Airport
- SXB
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Germany ↗Germany is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Germany ↗Nazi symbols and gestures are criminal offences, including as jokes or souvenirs.
- Germany ↗Many city centres are low-emission zones: a car needs the right sticker (Umweltplakette) to enter.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Kehl110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Kehl, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Germany-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelekom, Vodafone and O2 are the networks; Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect and congstar resell them cheaply in supermarkets and electronics shops.Germany-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.Germany-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or add 5–10%; say the total you want to pay as you hand over money or card.Germany-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Germany-wide
- SafetyKehl is safe; main risk is occasional border checks for non‑EU travelers; keep valuables secure on public transport.
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- RestroomsStation toilets cost €0.50–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) (Rail&Fresh WC); restaurant toilets are for customers…Germany-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 112 fire and ambulance · 116 117 Medical out‑of‑hours (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and public holidays nearly everywhere except stations and airports.Germany-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSXB Strasbourg Airport (15 min tram to Kehl).
- Getting aroundTram line D (Strasbourg) reaches Kehl station in 20‑25 min; local bus (Ortenau Mobil) serves districts; bike rentals work well on riverfront paths.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- BeerBeer (0.5 l)€3–4 (≈ US$4–5)
- Metro or bus rideTram ticket (single)check€2.80 (≈ US$4)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Weißtannenturm)Free
- Budget bedYouth hostel dormitory, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per room€115 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €85 (≈ US$100) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SXB Strasbourg Airport (15 min tram to Kehl)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Feb
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Mar
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Nov
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Dec
not flagged
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Apr (9 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Kehl: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
7 rd
Feb
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Mar
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Oct
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Nov
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Tram line D (Strasbourg) reaches Kehl station in 20‑25 min; local bus (Ortenau Mobil) serves districts; bike rentals work well on riverfront paths.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Strasbourg, France
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Tram line D, 15‑20 min from Kehl station to central Petite France
Main attraction; return same day.
Gengenbach
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Regional train from Kehl, ~20 min
Half‑timber town, good for a quick stroll.
Europa‑Park (Rust)
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h
Car or bus, ~35 min drive south
Full‑day park; consider staying overnight if you want many rides.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
DJH Jugendherberge Kehl
Youth hostel, cheapest option, close to train station.
Hotel Calamus
Modern hotel, single room €115, indoor climbing wall.
Europa Hotel
Classic, near tram stop, rooms from €64.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–85 (≈ US$65–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- €85–130 (≈ US$100–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Youth hostel dormitory1 × 1 night × €30 | €30 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €55 | €55 |
| Tram single ticket1 × €3 · check | €3 |
| Bike rental per day1 × €12 · check | €12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €10 |
| Trip total≈ €110 per person per day, bed included | €110≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance rail excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Bavarian pretzel | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Beer (0.5 l) | €3–4 (≈ US$4–5) |
| Tram ticket (single)check | €2.80 (≈ US$4) |
| Museum entry (Weißtannenturm) | Free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Random passport checks on tram/TGV for non‑EU travelers (2025 onward).
- Last tram back to Strasbourg departs around 23:30; plan return.Last tram back to Strasbourg departs around 11:30 PM; plan return.
- Some shops close early on Sundays.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 112
- Medical out‑of‑hours
- 116 117
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance112
Embassy
German consulates are in Strasbourg (France) for cross‑border issues.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Tram Kehl → Strasbourg: ≈ €2.80, 15‑20 min
- Regional train Kehl → Gengenbach: ≈ €5–7, 20 min
Say or show
- Entschuldigung — Excuse me / Sorry (Ent-shool-dee-goong)
- Danke — Thank you (Dahn-kuh)
- Wie viel kostet das? — How much is this? (Vee feel kost-et das?)
- Wo ist die Straßenbahnhaltestelle? — Where is the tram stop? (Vo ist dee shtra-sen-bahn-hal-test-ell-uh?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Kehl. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, possible river fog) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Tram ticket (single) €2.80 (check on local transport site).
- Bike rental €10‑15 per day.
- Cross‑border passport check info (check 2026 updates).
Sources
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