Freiburg
Freiburg Cathedral
Freiburg is considered the "capital of the Black Forest." With France and Switzerland practically a stone's throw away, Freiburg is a great place to visit -- or to live. Its landmark is the Freiburger Münster, or Freiburg Cathedral. Another highlight is its picturesque Old Town.
University Town
The Albert Ludwig University is one of the oldest and most popular in Germany. It is also of great importance for the city itself -- it's surrounded by busy cafes and bars and provides about 13,000 jobs.
Student Life
Of Freiburg's 200,000 inhabitants, 30,000 are students -- like these ones here under Aristotle's sculpture. That makes it a very lively town with great nightlife and a rich cultural scene.
Sunshine City
Freiburg is a sunny place -- in fact it has more sunshine hours than any other city in Germany. No wonder the first solar-heated houses were built here. A whole solar housing neighborhood was constructed in nearby Schlierberg, and the houses produce even more energy than they use themselves.
Sunday Stroll
Catching Freiburg on a good weather day is fairly easy -- and there are plenty of places to make the most of it.
Coffee Time
Seen enough sights in Freiburg? Then be sure to stop for a cappuccino or a cold drink in one of the city's many cafes.
The Blue Bridge
Freiburg's Blaue Brücke (Blue Bridge) is only blue from spring to fall.
Snowy Freiburg
In Freiburg, every season has its own beauty: Sunny days in spring and summer, colorful forests in fall, and snowy roofs in winter.
Above the Clouds
Schauinsland (German for "look into the country") is Freiburg's landmark mountain and a popular destination for day trips. In the fall, stunning views above the clouds are possible and on clear days not only Freiburg, but also several mountains in the Alps can be seen.