Freiburg

Freiburg is situated at the foot of the Black Forest and in the immediate vicinity of France and Switzerland. Tradition and modernity, culture and nature are all pleasantly combined in this lively, cosmopolitan, university city. There is an exceptional number of leisure, sports and recreation activities to choose from. There is also a wide range of cultural activities on offer, with plenty of theatres, concerts, museums and exhibitions to choose from.

The city´s most famous landmark is the cathedral, a marvel of medieval architecture whose unique, 116 m high tower is one of the masterpieces of European gothic architecture and is what makes Freiburg´s silhouette so distinctive. It took over 300 years to build the

The historic city centre is also the vibrant core of modern Freiburg, and its large pedestrian zone with numerous shops, boutiques and arcades makes strolling and shopping a real delight. Freiburg´s very own much-visited Black Forest peak, the 1284 m high Schauinsland, can be reached in 45 minutes by tram, bus and cable car. Here you can enjoy just some of the virtually inexhaustible stretches of hiking, cycling and walking routes in the area. Being the sunniest city in Germany, and having more vines than any other German city, Freiburg also rates highly among wine connoisseurs and those who like good food. The Freiburg region has the most varied and sophisticated gastronomy in Germany. Almost no other place offers food enthusiasts the same variety and quality.