The fabulous city of Freiburg was founded in 1 120, it is located between the Upper Rhine Lowland and the Black Forest. The heart of the city is the Gothic cathedral of red sandstone - Munster.
How to get here
The city is in close proximity to major European cities and airports: 60 km to Basel, 86 km to Zurich, 84 km to Strasburg, 140 km to Karlsruhe and connected to them by rail, and the city is directly connected to 37 cities in Europe by direct communication. In addition, Freiburg can be reached via the state motorways A3 and A5.
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Facts about Freiburg
The history of all old cities is closely intertwined with legends, and Freiburg is no exception. According to the legend, in this city lived the great humanist Erasmus of Rotterdam and the inventor of gunpowder Berthold Schwarz. But not only with high materials and ammunition is associated with the city's name. They say that it was here that such cute little things were invented as a cuckoo clock and the famous Schwardzwald cherry cake with whipped cream.
The climate of Freiburg
Cloudy, rain +8 ° С in the afternoon +5 ° C at night ° С water |
Cloudy, rain +5 ° С in the afternoon +4 ° C at night ° С water |
Partly cloudy, light rain, storm Thunderstorms +6 ° C in the afternoon +1 ° C at night ° С water |
Transport
The city tram routes, which are marked in red, blue and red on the official map of the city, are laid in such a way that you can freely travel from one place to another. But transportation is not cheap, so it makes sense to purchase a day ticket.
Hotels and restaurants in Freiburg
For those who came to get acquainted with the Black Forest capital, as sometimes called Freiburg, the doors of several dozens of hotels are open, including tiny private and rather large network hotels .All of them are different, but in all, the level of professionalism of the staff is very high, multiplied by sincere cordiality .The restaurants of the city are also diverse .Its geographical location - proximity to France and Switzerland - left its imprint on the menu of many institutions: on a par with German cuisine, a large selection of French and Swiss dishes is usually offered .
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| Colombi Hotel from 12 199 rubles Freiburg im Breisgau Rotteckring 16 | ||
| Hotel Schwär's Löwen from 4 894 rubles Freiburg im Breisgau Kappler Str.120 | Designhotel am Stadtgarten from 6 134 rubles Freiburg im Breisgau Karlstraße 12 | Central Hotel from 5 927 rubles Freiburg im Breisgau Wasserstrasse 6 |
| InterCityHotel Freiburg from 4 894 rubles Freiburg im Breisgau Bismarckallee 3 | Hotel Bischofslinde from 5 100 rubles Freiburg im Breisgau Am Bischofskreuz 15 | Mercure Hotel Freiburg am Münster from 5 238 rubles Freiburg im Breisgau Auf der Zinnen 1 |
| B & B Hotel Freiburg-Süd from 4 067 rubles Freiburg im Breisgau Munzinger Straße 1b | B & B Hotel Freiburg-Nord from 3 515 rubles Freiburg im Breisgau Tullastr. 87c | Caritas Tagungszentrum from 4 480 rubles Freiburg im Breisgau Wintererstraße 17-19 |
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Freiburg
The construction of the magnificent Muenster Cathedral in Freiburg lasted from the 7th to the 16th century, the efforts of the masters were not in vain, the cathedral, built in the style of high Gothic style, became a permanent symbol of the city .Its high (116 meters) carved tower is visible from afar, and climbing the tower, you can admire the panorama of Freiburg and - in good weather - its surroundings .And to admire is than: the city is remarkably beautiful .Its tiled roofs, narrow streets, paved with Rhine stone, two town halls are buried in greenery and flowers .Looking at the beauty of this prosperous, prosperous city, it's hard to believe that his story is full of bloody events: a lot of siege during a religious 30-year war in the 17th century, when the town's population was reduced to 2000 people, subsequent raids by Austrian and French troops, most of the city during the Second World War ...
Through the efforts of the citizens, the city has been completely restored, and now more than 3 million tourists come to Freiburg every year. They are attracted not only by city attractions, but also by the mild climate of the region, and the presence in the immediate vicinity of the city of thermal springs, lakes and coniferous forests. In this regard, many hotels in the city offer their guests, in addition to a standard set of services, wellness programs of different levels.
Attractive for tourists and another attraction of Freiburg - Europe-Park - one of the most popular in Germany amusement park and attractions. About a hundred different, sometimes unique, attractions and shows are collected on an area of 85 hectares and divided into 11 quarters, each of which is decorated in the style of a European country.
Slaven Freiburg and his university, he is one of the oldest in Europe .The University of Freiburg was founded in 1457 by the Erz-Duke Albrecht VI .From its very inception, the University's academic school has been highly praised by scientists throughout Europe .And to this day, the diploma of this university is respected all over the world, and the university itself imposes a certain imprint on the life of the city .Whether a joke, on 200000 inhabitants in a city more than 30000 students! In addition, on the basis of this educational institution language schools for teenagers and children are constantly functioning .And thanks to the specific climate of the Black Forest, language training can be combined with a wellness program and rest . Photo of Freiburg (21)