An unusual stroll through Strasbourg's Voodoo Castle: an amazing museum
Looking for an off-the-beaten-path outing during your stay in Strasbourg?
The Vodou Castle is the perfect place to discover a still largely unknown culture.
Housed in a former 19th-century water tower, this unique museum offers a fascinating immersion into the world of African Vodou.
Far from preconceived notions, this museum allows you to better understand Vodou, this ancestral religion still widely practiced in West Africa.
The museum houses one of the most important private collections of Vodou objects in Europe.
In total, more than 1,000 pieces, mainly from Benin, Togo, and Ghana, are on display, including statues, fetishes, masks, and ceremonial objects.
Each piece is accompanied by detailed explanations that help decipher the symbols and associated rituals. This scientific approach helps to deconstruct the clichés often associated with Vodou.
The Vodou Castle stands out with its carefully crafted staging that blends lighting effects, soundscapes, and audiovisual displays.
This allows visitors to immediately immerse themselves in this fascinating and educational atmosphere.
To extend the experience, the museum offers various original options:
📍Address: 4 rue de Koenigshoffen, 67000 Strasbourg
🚊Access: 10-minute walk from the train station or Tram line F, stop "Porte Blanche-Musée Vodou"
⌚Opening Hours: Open Monday to Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm and until 9 pm on the first and last Friday of the month
💶Prices: €14/adult, €11 for ages 20-25, €8 for ages 6-10
Stay in a hotel in the heart of the Alsatian capital, near the train station and less than 10 minutes from the Vodou Museum.
The Best Western Monopole Métropole boasts a strategic location for easily exploring Strasbourg Cathedral, Petite France, and the museums.
Housed in a 19th-century building, the hotel charms guests with its elegant and welcoming atmosphere, blending Alsatian charm with contemporary comfort.
Discover our spacious and tastefully decorated rooms, ideal for both couples and families.
You'll appreciate the comfort of modern amenities, free Wi-Fi, and the charm of our Alsatian lounges.
The hotel also offers services such as:
Book your family stay in Alsace!
The Vodou Castle is the perfect place to discover a still largely unknown culture.
Housed in a former 19th-century water tower, this unique museum offers a fascinating immersion into the world of African Vodou.
Dive into the fascinating world of Vodou
Far from preconceived notions, this museum allows you to better understand Vodou, this ancestral religion still widely practiced in West Africa.
A collection of objects unique in Europe
The museum houses one of the most important private collections of Vodou objects in Europe.
In total, more than 1,000 pieces, mainly from Benin, Togo, and Ghana, are on display, including statues, fetishes, masks, and ceremonial objects.
Each piece is accompanied by detailed explanations that help decipher the symbols and associated rituals. This scientific approach helps to deconstruct the clichés often associated with Vodou.
An immersive and modern scenography
The Vodou Castle stands out with its carefully crafted staging that blends lighting effects, soundscapes, and audiovisual displays.
This allows visitors to immediately immerse themselves in this fascinating and educational atmosphere.
Guided, nighttime, and themed tours
To extend the experience, the museum offers various original options:
- Escapes and tastings: a guided tour followed by a tasting glass to sample the sorcerer's beer or Malaka;
- Virtual reality experiences to witness a Vodou ritual in 360° and 3D;
- Gourmet tours followed by a buffet meal;
- Murder Mystery parties for private or professional groups;
- A Vodou Burger Quiz.
Practical Information
📍Address: 4 rue de Koenigshoffen, 67000 Strasbourg
🚊Access: 10-minute walk from the train station or Tram line F, stop "Porte Blanche-Musée Vodou"
⌚Opening Hours: Open Monday to Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm and until 9 pm on the first and last Friday of the month
💶Prices: €14/adult, €11 for ages 20-25, €8 for ages 6-10
Treat yourself to a getaway in a charming hotel in Strasbourg
Stay in a hotel in the heart of the Alsatian capital, near the train station and less than 10 minutes from the Vodou Museum.
The Best Western Monopole Métropole boasts a strategic location for easily exploring Strasbourg Cathedral, Petite France, and the museums.
Housed in a 19th-century building, the hotel charms guests with its elegant and welcoming atmosphere, blending Alsatian charm with contemporary comfort.
Discover our spacious and tastefully decorated rooms, ideal for both couples and families.
You'll appreciate the comfort of modern amenities, free Wi-Fi, and the charm of our Alsatian lounges.
The hotel also offers services such as:
- a generous breakfast featuring local products;
- a 24-hour reception;
- private underground parking;
- electric vehicle charging stations;
- a fitness center;
- a kid-friendly hotel.
Book your family stay in Alsace!
