Freiburg, Germany

Freiburg

A sunny gateway to the Black Forest, with little streams running through its streets.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Freiburg

Day 1

  1. MorningVisit the cathedral and the market on the square around it, every morning except Sunday.
  2. AfternoonTake the Schauinsland cable car up into the Black Forest.
  3. EveningHave dinner in the old town; watch out for the little street streams, the Bächle.

Day 2

Visit Titisee or the Black Forest villages.

What to eat

A lange Rote sausage from the market and Black Forest cake.

Local tips

Make the most of Freiburg

Beat the crowds

The cathedral square is busiest on market mornings, which is also the best time to see it.

Best photo spot

The cathedral from the Schlossberg hill, reached by a short cable railway.

Getting there

Trains connect with Basel and Frankfurt. Trams run through the old town.

Don't miss nearby

The Black Forest, with lakes like Titisee, about 40 minutes away.

Good to know

Watch out for the small water channels (Bächle) running through the streets: legend says if you step in one, you'll marry a local.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Freiburg

Getting there

  • Basel-Mulhouse Airport (BSL)50 km away
  • Zürich Airport (ZRH)80 km away
  • Basel50 km away
  • Strasbourg65 km away

The centre is best explored on foot. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeCity
Good forOld towns & architecture, Nature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Freiburg: good to know

Is Freiburg worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like historic old towns and nature. A sunny gateway to the Black Forest, with little streams running through its streets.

How many days do you need in Freiburg?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Freiburg?

You can visit all year. The cathedral square is busiest on market mornings, which is also the best time to see it.

How do you get to Freiburg?

The nearest airport is Basel-Mulhouse Airport (BSL), about 50 km away. Trains connect with Basel and Frankfurt. Trams run through the old town.

What is there to see near Freiburg?

Nearby hidden places include Colmar (37 km), Kaysersberg (46 km) and Basel (52 km).

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