Views of Freiburg and the Black Forest
by Zandra
My favorite place in Freiburg is the Biergarten on top of the Schlossberg (castle hill). Next to the Schwabentor, there's a charming wooden pedestrian bridge leading over to the hill side. Just follow the small path up the mountain, or take the elevator at the end of the "cave tunnel", up to the Greiffenegg Schlössle restaurant, where you exit through the hallway of the restaurant. (Of course it's also possible to stay and have some drinks at the restaurant, but in the summer, it's definitely nicer to sit outside in the Biergarten). Order your drinks at the bar (when the weather is nice, it's usually crowded and it takes quite long until the waiter gets to you), and try to get a table at the very edge. From there you'll have beautiful panorama views of the part of town called 'Die Wiehre', and in the horizon the Black Forest. On the steep hillside, you'll also notice that they're growing wine.
For even better views of Freiburg and surroundings; pass the Biergarten and continue the path up until you reach the view platform.
Visit the restaurant's homepage to get an impression of the Schlossberg! http://www.greiffenegg.de When I studied in Freiburg, we used to visit the Biergarten quite often, to enjoy the sun, the view and chat away over a couple of beers...
Food Market
by german_eagle
The food market is the thing I probably liked most in Freiburg. Every weekday there is a huge market in front of the cathedral. Fresh and excellent vegetables, fruits, cheese, salami and ham, baguettes ... a paradise for every gourmet.
Climate in Freiburg
by Leipzig
There is no special rainy season
Avg. Temp. in Spring: max.: 10 – 19°C ( 50 - 66°F ); min: 1 - 8°C ( 34 - 47°F )
Avg. Temp. in Summer: max.: 22 – 24°C ( 71 - 75°F ); min: 11 - 13°C ( 51 - 55°F )
Avg. Temp. in Autumn: max.: 7 – 19°C ( 45 - 66°F); min: 2 - 10°C ( 36 – 50°F )
Avg. Temp. in Winter: max.: 3 – 6°C ( 38 - 43°F); min: 0 - 1°C ( 32 - 34°F )
Streets in Vauban
by Nemorino
The zoning regulations in Vauban forbid the construction of free-standing one-family houses, because the intention is to create a viable urban neighborhood that is easily accessible by bicycle and public transport, not a suburban sprawl that would be dependent on automobile traffic.
Private ownership and development of the buildings is encouraged, however, so there is considerable variety in the appearance of the buildings.
Additional photos: More streets in Vauban.
Flückiger See - Lake only 30 mins from centre
by Loeffle
Want to go running, or just take a little walk and have some coffee, but not far away from centre?
Then this lake might be worth taking a closer look. It can be easily reached from town by taking Tram Line 1 (direction Landwasser - Stops: Am Bischofskreuz or Betzenhauser Torplatz) in less than ten minutes.
In the 80'es Flückiger See was the location of the regional garden exhibition and you can still see some of the projects today. Now the lake is generally a place for people to relax and having a good time. Especially on summer weekends it can be very crowded here, and you better choose another lake for your pleasure. I wouldn't recommend you to swim in this lake, even if Ökostation and the City of Freiburg (see link) do their best to increase the quality of water. But the meadows around the lake invite you to take a sunbath or do some spontanous barbecuing. There's also a cafe and restaurant and a location for small open air concerts. Once a year there's also a "Summer Night Party", check the date on http://www.freiburg.de
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Fun flowing water
Freiburg's Old Town
Just about anything you want.
Colombi Palace and garden
