The Green City
Freiburg im Breisgau
Welcome to Freiburg
Minster, small streams, delicacies and wine paired with sustainability - you will find all of this and much more in Freiburg. Go on a tour of discovery through the sunny city and let the pleasant Baden way of life combined with the flair of an international university and ecological flagship city work its magic on you. Freiburg gives you a warm welcome.
City Walking Tour
Points of interest: 38
Walking distance: approx. 5 km
Duration: approx. 1,5 - 2 hours
Learn more about Freiburg during a walk through the city center at your own pace. Numerous places and cafés invite you to relax and enjoy the local specialties. Or spend the afternoon in one of many museums in the city. There are lots of things to discover.
Interesting locations
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Tourist Information (? Km)
The Tourist Information located in the old town hall is the perfect starting point for your tour. (Learn more)
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Town Hall (? Km)
The "New Town Hall" used to be part of the University. (Learn more)
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St. Martin Church (? Km)
The history of the church dates back to the 13th century. (Learn more)
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House of the Whale (? Km)
In its history of more than 400 years several famous people were hosted at this house. (Learn more)
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Basler Yard (? Km)
Today the regional council Freiburg is located here. (Learn more)
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Victory Monument (? Km)
In remembrance of the German victory in the Franco-German War of 1871. (Learn more)
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City Garden (? Km)
The most visited public park in Freiburg. (Learn more)
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Schlossberg train (? Km)
From the city garden to the Schlossberg in just 3 minutes. (Learn more)
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Karlsplatz (? Km)
Use the pedestrian walkway as crossing to the city garden. (Learn more)
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Synagogue (? Km)
The new synagogue was opened in 1987. (Learn more)
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City Library (? Km)
The city library offers free public WiFi. (Learn more)
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Freiburg Minster (? Km)
The symbol of Freiburg with the "most beautiful tower of Christianity". (Learn more)
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Archiepiscopal Palace (? Km)
The house is used by the archbishop since 1832. (Learn more)
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Historical Store (? Km)
The historical store is one of the most beautiful buildings in Freiburg. (Learn more)
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Museum für Stadtgeschichte (? Km)
City history in the late baroque residence. (Learn more)
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Alte Wache (? Km)
Today the "Alte Wache" hosts the "Haus der Badischen Weine". (Learn more)
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Archbishop Ordinariate (? Km)
One of the most outstanding buildings of the late historicism in Baden. (Learn more)
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Cathedral Hut (? Km)
The cathedral guild of masons in Freiburg is one of the oldest stonemasons in Germany. (Learn more)
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Swabian Gate (? Km)
The younger of two still existing gates from the Middle Ages. (Learn more)
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Tin Figure Cabinet (? Km)
Museum in memory of the freedom movements of Southwest Germany. (Learn more)
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Zum Roten Bären (? Km)
Known as the oldest inn in Germany. (Learn more)
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Augustinermuseum (? Km)
The former monestary was also used as theater. (Learn more)
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Museum Natur und Mensch (? Km)
An entertaining and educational experience for the whole family. (Learn more)
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Museum für Neue Kunst (? Km)
The museum for modern art was once a girls school. (Learn more)
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Adelhauser Church (? Km)
Today the former monestary hosts two museums. (Learn more)
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Martin Gate (? Km)
The first written mention of the Martin Gate was in 1238. (Learn more)
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Bertold Fountain (? Km)
The "Bertoldsbrunnen" is the center of Freiburgs inner city. (Learn more)
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Uniseum (? Km)
Freiburg’s Uniseum functions both as a museum and a forum. (Learn more)
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Old University (? Km)
Until 1911 the main building of the Unvisersity of Freiburg. (Learn more)
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University Church (? Km)
Since 1793 the church belongs to the university. (Learn more)
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University (? Km)
The humanities are located in this part of the campus. (Learn more)
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University Library (? Km)
One of the biggest and most modern university libraries in Europe. (Learn more)
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Theater Freiburg (? Km)
The oldest theater building in Freiburg. (Learn more)
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Archäologisches Museum (? Km)
Experience a journey through time. (Learn more)
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Planetarium (? Km)
Immerse yourself in the vastness of the universe. (Learn more)
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Carnival Museum (? Km)
Since 1979 the Breisgau Jesters' Guild presents the history of carnival. (Learn more)
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Court Pergola (? Km)
The "Court Pergola" is the oldest city hall of Freiburg. (Learn more)
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Wallgrabentheater (? Km)
One of the oldest privately owned theathers in Germany. (Learn more)
