Discover Freiburg im Breisgau

The Minster, Bächle and Upper Old Town

The west tower of Freiburg Minster is 116 metres high. The Minster houses the 750-year-old Hosanna: it weighs three tonnes and is one of Germany’s oldest Angelus bells. The tower’s height and the bell offer different points of interest—here, the scale of the building; there, the Hosanna’s age, weight and distinctive place among the bells.

Freiburg’s Bächle are waterways that flow through numerous lanes in the Old Town. The Upper Old Town, with its Gewerbekanal, Gerberau, Fischerau and Insel, invites you to take a walk over cobblestones. In this way, a city feature that runs through many lanes and a walk through named areas of the Upper Old Town represent different ways to discover Freiburg.

Cultural history across two time spans

The Documentation Centre for National Socialism in Freiburg presents local history from 1918 to the present across three levels. Interactive exhibitions, a former air-raid shelter and biographies of contemporary witnesses offer insights into Freiburg’s engagement with the Nazi era. The levels, shelter and biographies bring together different approaches to this historical subject.

The Augustinermuseum has an extensive art and cultural history collection spanning the Middle Ages to the Baroque period. Taken together, the two institutions cover different periods: the Documentation Centre deals with local history from 1918 to the present, while the Augustinermuseum’s collection spans the Middle Ages to the Baroque period. This distinction can help you choose the cultural focus of your stay.

Water and leisure at Seepark

Seepark Freiburg offers a swimming lake, restaurants, a swimming pool, playgrounds and a mini-golf course. A variety of leisure activities are available in one place. Visitors can also explore the lake in a pedal boat. If you are planning this part of your stay, check the latest operating details beforehand: weather and operations may affect pedal boat availability.

Historical insights on Schlossberg

Along various themed trails on Schlossberg, information boards and 3D display cases provide information about selected moments in its history. The information is arranged along the trails and covers particular historical moments. If you are planning a route, it is a good idea to check the latest trail conditions before your visit.

More activities in the wider Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald destination

The wider Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald destination also offers a variety of leisure activities. At Badeparadies Schwarzwald in Titisee, summer temperatures prevail 365 days a year, with real palm trees and turquoise-blue water. Galaxy, the water park at Badeparadies, offers more than 25 attractions and water fun for all ages.

In Feldberg, Fundorena includes a trampoline park across three levels. Fundorena X Mind Arena consists of six stations; Fundorena also has its own snack bar, “Chicco’s Lounge”. These examples complement Freiburg’s city and park attractions with other leisure interests in the wider destination.

When planning a trip in the wider Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald destination, note that many places in the Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald district can be reached by train. The free KONUS guest card provides free use of local trains and buses throughout the Black Forest.

Choose the focus of your stay

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can first decide on the mix you want: should Freiburg’s buildings, Old Town and museums shape your stay, or would you rather include places such as Seepark and other leisure destinations in the wider area? This comparison helps you tailor your choice to the experiences that matter most to you.

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