What to do in Freiburg im Breisgau

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Freiburg im Breisgau
Freiburg which includes street scenes
Muensterplatz
Freiburg im Breisgau
Freiburg which includes views and a park

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1. Freiburg Main Cathedral

With its steeple visible from nearly all over town, it won’t take you long to be drawn to Freiburg’s Gothic cathedral. Construction of Freiburg Munster started in 1200. Building started in a Romanesque style but eventually changed to an elaborate Gothic style. The church became a cathedral in the 19th century and has remained the most important Catholic religious site in the city since. Visit the church to admire its architecture, attend a mass or simply relax in its quiet interior.
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Freiburg Main Cathedral

2. Messe Freiburg

The Messe Freiburg is one of Germany’s largest events venues and hosts dozens of large-scale trade fairs, conferences, concerts and fairs each year. Consult its busy schedule to see what events are on during your trip to the city and join the thousands of people at the impressive purpose-built facilities.
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Attend one of the fairs, conferences or shows at this vast indoor and outdoor exhibition space, which hosts dozens of events each year.

3. Muensterplatz

Visit this central square outside Freiburg Munster, the city’s main cathedral, to experience a bustling marketplace that takes place every day except Sunday. Muensterplatz’s market hosts up to 160 vendors selling groceries, handcrafted wares and souvenirs. At the northern end of the marketplace you’ll find a dedicated farmer’s market selling the best local produce available. Spend a morning shopping at the market before you explore Freiburg’s historic town center via the streets that lead away from the market.
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Muensterplatz

4. Schlossberg

Named for the French fortress that once occupied its peak, the forested Schlossberg is a favorite destination for locals wanting to escape the town center. With multiple walking tracks, shady Douglas firs and a beer garden at the summit that provides views across the Black Forest, it’s not difficult to see why. Those less inclined to hiking up hills will enjoy the scenic view from the Schlossbergbahn, a cable car that takes you from the base to summit.
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Schlossberg showing a park and views

5. Goethe Institute

With 159 locations in 98 countries, the Goethe Institute, the Federal Republic of Germany’s cultural organization, is widely considered the preeminent way to learn about German language and culture. On its leafy street in the Old Town, Freiburg’s Goethe Institute deserves that reputation. Housed in an ivy-covered modern building, it’s the perfect place to refresh your German or start a new study of the language. Take a class, attend events or simply meet other German students to practice your Deutsch.
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The Freiburg branch of this international cultural organization offers German language training, from casual beginner classes to intensive live-in programs.

What to do in Freiburg im Breisgau

Popular places to visit

Freiburg Main Cathedral

Freiburg Main Cathedral

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Climb the steeple of Freiburg’s cathedral for views across the city. Admire its Gothic architecture with two feet on the ground.

Freiburg Main Cathedral
Messe Freiburg

Messe Freiburg

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Attend one of the fairs, conferences or shows at this vast indoor and outdoor exhibition space, which hosts dozens of events each year.

Messe Freiburg
Muensterplatz

Muensterplatz

The sprawling square outside Freiburg’s Gothic cathedral is the site of a marketplace, one of the city’s major attractions.

Muensterplatz
Freiburg Theater

Freiburg Theater

Enjoy a performance at Freiburg Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Mitte. While you're in the area, wander around the lush forest.

Freiburg Theater
Schlossberg showing a park and views

Schlossberg

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See Freiburg against the backdrop of the Black Forest by climbing this leafy mountain on the edge of the city center.

Schlossberg
Goethe Institute

Goethe Institute

The Freiburg branch of this international cultural organization offers German language training, from casual beginner classes to intensive live-in programs.

Goethe Institute
Old Town Hall

Old Town Hall

Discover all that Freiburg has to offer at its historic town hall, today a conveniently located tourist information center.

Old Town Hall
Blue Bridge

Blue Bridge

You’ll know you’ve arrived in Freiburg’s Old Town when you spot this distinctive sight, usually dotted with local students and commuters.

Blue Bridge
Martinstor Gate featuring street scenes and a small town or village

Martinstor Gate

Start your tour of the old town at this medieval gate, the oldest in Freiburg and the site of witch burnings during the 16th century.

Martinstor Gate

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