Freiberg Travel Guide

 german_eagle Says:  The cathedral St. Mary is without any doubt the most important architectural site in Freiberg. A first Romanesque Basilica was erected at this place in the 12th century - some pieces like the great portal (Goldene Pforte), the impressive woodcarved crucification group and... 

 Kathrin_E Says:  One of the most beautiful renaissance houses in Obermarkt is Lißkirchnerhaus, built around 1530 and named after the first owner, mayor Georg Lißkirchen. Have a closer look at the beautiful portal with its stone reliefs.The tympanon shows a compilation of mining scenes. here... 

 Kathrin_E Says:  The second market square, named the "lower" and indeed a few metres lower than Obermarkt, has not the worldly but the religious centre of Freiberg: the Dom, or cathedral (see separate tips). Next to the Dom you see the impressive house of the canons, now the town and mining... 

 Kathrin_E Says:  The "Upper Market Square" is the heart of the town. It is one of the few areas that are pedestrianized, in most other streets parked and running cars are a bit of a nuisance. But here pedestrians can walk freely. Obermarkt is the place for farmers markets, events and the... 

 german_eagle Says:  Yes, right in the middle of Freiberg, in Germany there is a place where you can have Czech food, beer and wine. They actually claim to have the most sorts of Czech tap beer in Germany. Anyway, the menu list has a large selection of all sorts of Czech dishes, indeed several... 

 Kathrin_E Says:  This charming café was established in the 1920s and it has preserved its original interior and furniture. Enjoy your coffee and cake in the flair of the Golden Twenties.Even the phone is an original piece!Flair alone is not enough, though. So let me mention their coffee... 

 german_eagle Says:  Freiberg is a stop on the train route Dresden - Chemnitz - Hof (- Nürnberg). Trains run frequently from early morning till late at night. Please note that there are different types of trains on this route: IRE trains stop only in the bigger cities like Freiberg and Chemnitz,... 

 german_eagle Says:  There's a tip on the Cafe Hartmann in the "Restaurant" category. But their fancy cakes, pastries etc. are too delicious to eat them only when in Freiberg. Every time I am there I cannot resist to buy a bit more (usually too much, LOL) and take it home. It doesn't last long... 

 Kathrin_E Says:  I had no idea what they were when I saw them on offer at Café Hartmann, so I asked the waitress, also for instructions how to eat them...Buchteln are a type of very sweet and very soft rolls. They are served together with a plate of custard and, surprise, a layer of jam... 

 german_eagle Says:  The first church at this place was built 1185 -1190. Beautiful Romanesque details at the ground floor of the western part of the church are still visible. The nave and choir of the church were rebuilt in Gothic style in 14/15th centuries. Finally well-known architect Knöffel... 

 german_eagle Says:  This church figures on the "Off the beaten path" list for solely one reason - it's not open on a regular basis, you have to ask at the vicarage behind the church for the key, and that's not everyone's cup of tea plus the office hours there are not really convenient for... 

 german_eagle Says:  Freiberg is rich of old townhouses, of architecture from past centuries. Not every townhouse is in a shape to be preserved, though. And we're living in the 21st century. It is inevitable that here or there a townhouse is torn down and someting new is built.I'll admit here...