Freiburg will always hold a special piece of my heart. I spent one year living and working in the city. Freiburg is one of the eco-friendliest cities in Germany, and is nestled at the bottom of the beautiful Black Forest. I know the city very well and would like to tell you my favourite things to do in Freiburg. This site contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links, at no extra cost to you.
This universal travel adaptor is perfect for those trips abroad. Avoid taking multiple adaptors for different countries. One plug and 4 USB ports. The cathedral , located in the centre of Freiburg and also known as Freiburg minster, is an excellent example of German gothic architecture. I recommend paying the small fee to see the beautiful view over Freiburg. How to get here: The cathedral is located in the centre of the city.
To get to it by public transport, take the tram to Bertoldsbrunnen. Schlossberg is the hill looking directly over Freiburg. To visit Schlossberg, you can either take the small funicular like a mini-train! Once you have arrived, follow the trail around the edge of the hill to Kanonenplatz, for a beautiful view of the Munster. From here continue to Kastaniengarten, where you will be blessed with a stunning view over the Schwabentor. The beer garden located here is the perfect place to watch sunset and enjoy a few steins of German beer β one of my favourite things to do in Freiburg.
If you fancy spending a bit longer here, you can walk round to the south side and down into Oberau β a district of Freiburg in the East. From here you can take a tram back to the city. How to get here: Schlossberg is located to the east of Freiburg. To visit, take the tram to Europaplatz. Get this GrayL water purifier bottle now! Drink water from the tap, no matter where you are and stop buying disposable plastic. This bottle filters everything you will ever need β including bacteria and viruses.
Schwabentor is one of two town gates found in Freiburg. The other is called Martinstor. Arguably, Schwabentor is the more beautiful, as Martinstor is now home to a McDonalds!
