Freiburg im Breisgau Travel Guide

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Pro

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 scenic surroundings, lively city, good wines, central location 


Con

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 ... boring environment :-))))) 


In a nutshell

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 Very nice, close to Switzerland and France. 

 

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Things to Do  

Frieburg Münster

Frieburg Münster, Freiburg im Breisgau

 rexvaughan Says:  Freiburg's 11th-century Münster is a very impressive red sandstone structure that dominates the skyline of the city and the heart of the active commercial and market district. The exterior is a myriad of columns, angles, sculptures and topped by an intricately decorated... 

Ecology versus Culture?

Ecology versus Culture?, Freiburg im Breisgau

 Nemorino Says:  These banners on the front of the theater are all quotations from a resolution passed by the Freiburg City Assembly on January 30, 2007, asserting that Freiburg understands itself as a cultural city and intends to further develop itself as a city of the arts.The reason for... 

Berthold Schwarz

Berthold Schwarz, Freiburg im Breisgau

 hunterV Says:  People coming to Town Hall Square can see the monument to Berthold Schwarz, the famous monk and the inventor of gunpowder. On the pavement in front of the town hall you can see nine coats-of-arms of the twin-cities of Freiburg.I was surprised and pleased to see the... 

Historic Town Hall

Historic Town Hall, Freiburg im Breisgau

 hunterV Says:  These are the biggest sights here: Rathaus - the historic Town Hall - where the newly married couples can be seen. It's an old wedding tradition to register the marriage here. Rathausplatz - Town Hall Square - is in front of the Town Hall. You can see a stream flowing... 

Muensterplatz

Muensterplatz, Freiburg im Breisgau

 hunterV Says:  We were first of all attracted by Muensterplatz. The building of Muenster, an old cathedral, is about 500 years old. We admired its unique glass windows, the magnificent front door, sculptures, the high altar and, of course, its height - 116 meters. I just couldn't take... 

Hotels  

Hotel Oberkirch

 1 Review and 57 Opinions  This was a good hotel, in a location as central as possible in Freiburg, right next to Münsterplatz.... 

Mercure Hotel Panorama Freiburg

 1 Review and 66 Opinions  The hotel is very good, however it is recommend to whom as a car, because it is around 3 km away... 

Restaurants  

Heiliggeiststueble HOLY SPIRIT Stüble: "Religious" wine bar

Heiliggeiststueble HOLY SPIRIT Stüble: "Religious" wine bar, Freiburg im Breisgau

 rexvaughan Says:  We didn’t realize we were in a religious establishment until I got home and looked up “heiliggeiststeuble” and learned that we were in the Holy Spirit wine bar. I understand it is run by a religious organization, thus the name. Otherwise, it is a very pleasant restaurant... 

Erzherzog Albrecht Restaurant: Convenient

Erzherzog Albrecht Restaurant: Convenient, Freiburg im Breisgau

 Nemorino Says:  A pleasant, unpretentious little restaurant in the Old Town, just a few steps from the Rathausplatz.Yes, that's a Swiss flag in the photo, but it's not a Swiss restaurant. They're just trying to attract Swiss customers, since Switzerland begins just 42 kilometers south of... 

Gasthaus Restaurant Shuetzen: Food, wine and beer in a relaxed atmosphere....

Gasthaus Restaurant Shuetzen: Food, wine and beer in a relaxed atmosphere...., Freiburg im Breisgau

 Maryimelda Says:  This restaurant and beer garden is attached to the Hotel Gasthaus Schuetzen. It has a wonderful atmosphere and is usually quite busy. It is famous for its Sunday brunch from 11am to 2pm every Sunday and the place is packed. At 11.80 euro, for all you can eat, I can... 

Dreisam Ufercafé: Dinner After the Party

Dreisam Ufercafé: Dinner After the Party, Freiburg im Breisgau

 travelfrosch Says:  While we were wandering around looking for a place to eat, we couldn't help noticing the beer gardens were packed, and everyone was crowded around wide-screen TVs. The World Cup was going on, and Germany was playing. As it turned out, the game ended just as we were... 

Nightlife  

Agar club: nice disco

Agar club: nice disco, Freiburg im Breisgau

 bodo8 Says:  nice disco in the center of Freiburg. Good music (all kinds played) and nice people. No snobs allowed :-) Average is about 20 y.o., I was there on Saturday.Prices very competitive: EUR 6 to get in; EUR 5.80 for a long drink; EUR 2.50 for a beer; EUR 34 - 55 for a bottle of... 

Transportation  

InterCityExpress trains

InterCityExpress trains, Freiburg im Breisgau

 Nemorino Says:  Freiburg is on the main railway line between Frankfurt and Basel, so it is well served by InterCityExpress (ICE) trains going north and south. The journey from Frankfurt to Freiburg takes just over two hours, with stops at Mannheim, Karlsruhe and Offenburg.On weekends and... 

Try the Tram

Try the Tram, Freiburg im Breisgau

 mustertal Says:  The Tram system in Freiburg is very good, it's easy and cheap to use, and a good way to get around.If you have one of the Konus visitors cards then it's even better because it's free.They run frequently and are very clean, there are places for cycles and wheelchairs. 

Shopping  

The Marketplatz....: Don't miss this....

The Marketplatz....: Don't miss this...., Freiburg im Breisgau

 Maryimelda Says:  If you are looking for fresh food or flowers, you can't beat the Markets in the Muenster precinct. You will be amazed at the fresh meats and cheeses, fruit, vegetables and of course the sausage vendors. I'm not sure when the markets are on exactly. I was there on a Monday... 

Local Customs  

Heisse Maroni (hot chestnuts)

Heisse Maroni (hot chestnuts), Freiburg im Breisgau

 rexvaughan Says:  Where we live, we only sing about “chestnuts roasting on an open fire” at Christmas time. However, it appears that Germans actually roast them over open fires and sell them in lots of public places. Well, when in Freiburg, do as the Freiburgers do, so we bought some from a... 

Bächle

Bächle, Freiburg im Breisgau

 travelfrosch Says:  One unusual feature of Freiburg are the Bächle, or mini-canals, running throughout the city. Originally built to deliver water and fight fires, the Bächle are now merely decorative. In some places, they are covered, but they are usually left in the open for children and... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Guidance on photography in churches: Homer's Rules

Guidance on photography in churches: Homer's Rules, Freiburg im Breisgau

 CatherineReichardt Says:  Visiting churches is one of the absolute highlights of a trip to Europe, and provides a fascinating insight into the most powerful influencethat has shaped European cultures of the past couple of millenia.Unlike some other religions - where access to places of worship may be... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Streets in Vauban

Streets in Vauban, Freiburg im Breisgau

 Nemorino Says:  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... 

C-Punkt - Information and Film about Münster

C-Punkt - Information and Film about Münster, Freiburg im Breisgau

 Loeffle Says:  Here you can just relax after your trip through town, buying some souvenirs connected to the M?nster or just take a quick cup of coffee or tea.This place was originally the "M?nsterbauh?tte", where craftmen and artists built things to repair the M?nster. Today it is used as... 

Favorites  

Surprise! It's snowing!

Surprise!  It's snowing!, Freiburg im Breisgau

 rexvaughan Says:  I don’t how to classify a tip about the weather, but as we were leaving Freiburg, it began to snow. I was a bit nervous and kept my eye on the temperature as we drove. It never got more than a degree below freezing, and it was October so the ground and highway had not yet... 

The City Layout

The City Layout, Freiburg im Breisgau

 hunterV Says:   Kaiser-Joseph Street is the central shopping street here.We began our acquaintance of the city with this street.The city has a special layout with two main streets connecting the town gates and intersecting at a right angle in the middle. The streets form a pedestrian... 

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