Freiburg offers many beautiful city walks as well as day trips and hiking destinations.
With the Regiokarte (day ticket, 3-day WelcomeKarte for visitors, monthly ticket, transferable or non-transferable) you can travel all over the Regioticket area; for students, a “Semesterticket” is available (official information brochure in English and German [PDF]. Railway excursions to the Suisse border region, e.g. to beautiful Basel, are also possible with this ticket, with a small surcharge for the rest of the route outside the Regio ticket area; videos: “Beautiful Views Of Basel City Switzerland. [6 min],” Basler Fasnacht: “Guggemuusig Uelischränzer Basel - Clara-Monster-Konzert”.
Bus companies of the Regiokartenverbunds, e.g. the DB Bahn Südbadenbus, offer wonderful destinations for excursions. Find out about the many bus routes, including the categories “Ausflugsbusse” excursion buses • “Freizeit- und Wanderbusse” recreational- and hiking-buses • “Radbusse” bicycle buses • “Stadtbusse” city buses • “Grenzach-Wyhlen - Basel/Neuweilerstraße” • “Höribus: Südbadenbus-Freizeitlinie am Bodensee” • “Elsasßregiobus/Euregiobuss” (excursion to Colmar, from there to the Vosges). Breisach on the Rhine.
Google Image Search Freiburg, Freiburg Straßenbahnen [streetcars], Freiburg im Winter.
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On the Schloßberg (castle hill) you will find the most beautiful panoramas of Freiburg. There are several ascent paths. This recommended route starts in the city center.
From the Bertholdsbrunnen you first walk past the Münster (cathedral) to Karlsplatz, where tourist buses also park. From there you reach the Stadtgarten via the pedestrian bridge (or via the crossroads), to which comprehensive bird's-eye aerial photographs are available (zoom in!). Several paths lead up the mountain. People with walking difficulties ride the Schloßbergbahn: “GERMANY: Freiburg city & Schlossberg tower [HD]”.At the top you have the possibility to drink and eat in a restaurant next to the train station. Alternatively, you can climb the highest vantage point, the Schloßberg tower, where you have a panoramic view of Freiburg and the surrounding area. Or you can walk to Kanonenplatz. There you also have a great panoramic view of Freiburg. Bird's eye view of Kanonenplatz.
Afterwards you can either climb the Small Kanonenplatz (panoramic green view) or descend to the Schwabentor. On the way there, below Kanonenplatz, you will find Greifeneggschlössle, a restaurant with a beer garden and a magnificent view. Overview of Kanonenplatz and Schwabentor, Schwabentor air photo.
The Kuratorium Freiburger Schloßberg e.V. provides information about the historical background and has a “Schlossberg adventure map” available for download, with many excursion destinations.
Freiburg's house river, the Dreisam is only a stone's throw away from the inner-city. Youtube video impressions: “Dreisam 19 October 2013 Freiburg Germany” • “der fluss DREISAM in FREIBURG” • “Freiburg im Breisgau 08.March2015 at the dreisam with greyreiher bird start” • “Descente de la Dreisam à Freiburg”
Surrounded by greenery, with a restaurant and boat rental, the Freiburger Waldsee invites you to enjoy atmospheric walks and excursions. Pictures of the Waldsee, “Waldsee Freiburg - 4K”.
The Seepark is located in the west of Freiburg, directly accessible by tram. The former Landesgartenschau grounds offer many walking paths, a beer garden and a boat rental as well as its own observation tower with panoramic views. Excerpt of the Seepark article from freiburg.de (April 07, 2016), about its attractions (translated): “Facilities: Japanese garden, children's playground, eco station, stadium, mini golf course, boules court [Pétanque], sunbathing lawn, observation tower, pontoon jetty, boat rental”.
WP-article “Seepark Betzenhausen”, images on the Seepark. Videos: “Rundflug Inspire 1 Freiburg im Breisgau Seepark in 4k” (the content relevant to Freiburg starts at 0:28); “Seepark Freiburg im Breisgau 08 November 2015 +23,6° Grad Celsius”; “Freiburg. Seepark.”
The Old Cemetery is surrounded by a very special atmosphere. After it was closed down in 1872, it was transformed into a recreation park and, with its numerous benches and trees, invites you to take a leisurely stroll. It borders directly on Freiburg's city centre. WP article “Alter Friedhof (Freiburg im Breisgau)”, pictures, terrain overview.
WP-article “Green spaces in Freiburg”.
The Schauinslandbahn opened on 17 July 1930. Using a groundbreaking new technology for cable cars and offering its passengers magnificent panoramas, it soon became a tourist attraction.
The valley station of the Schauinslandberg cable car can be easily reached by tram and bus. At the top station, you can fortify yourself in the restaurant. Many hiking routes and excursion destinations offer impressive landscapes. .
- “Fahrt auf den Schauinsland im Schwarzwald Sommer 1989”. Beautiful film footage. Length: 3 minutes.
- “Mit der Schauinslandbahn in den Winter”. A great film, also available in high resolution. Up on the Schauinslandberg everything is white. With beautiful landscape shots. Total length: 21 minutes, on Youtube.
- “Schauinslandbahn, 2011-08-29”. Wide-angle and panoramic video footage taken while driving. Length: 6 minutes, Youtube.
- “Wired Mountains 1932”, 2 minutes. A historical film about the Schauinsland Railway, filmed in 1932 by Pathé News, published on the Internet by britishpathe.com. Introductory film text: “Deep in South Germany, where the scenery sticks out in picturesque knobs, they built one of those cute little airlines. (and christened it 'Schauinslandbahn').” During playback, press the rectangular icon in the lower right corner to activate full screen mode.
- “Die Schauinslandbahn”. About the technology of the world's first large-cabin ropeway.
- “Mit der Bahn auf den Schauinsland”
- “Mobil auf dem Schauinsland: Hofsgrund - die höchste Gemeinde ”
- “Schauinsland der faszinierende Freiburger Hausberg aus der Luft” (aerial video photos)
- “Den Schwarzwald aus der Luft - Feldberg, Titisee, Belchen und Schauinsland” (aerial video photos)
Official website of the Schauinsland cable car: www.schauinslandbahn.de. Take a look at the page before your trip. Maintenance work takes place on two dates, in spring and autumn.
The Schauinslandberg also offers guided tours through a mining museum: Official website • cross section • WP-article “Schauinsland Pit“ • “Category:Museumsbergwerk Schauinsland” • Schauinsland Bergwerk [image search for Schauinsland mine]. • video „Untertage im Silberbergwerk“ (4 min) [Underground in the Silver Mine]
At the foot of the Schauinslandberg lies Horben, a village with wonderful panoramic views. “Impressions”, presents the video film “Winter in Horben”.
Experience impressive Black Forest panoramas with the Höllentalbahn: From Freiburg central station you ride by rail (past the Titisee) to Seebrug, to the Schluchsee.
Recommendation: During the ascent you should look for a seat in the train on the right side, for the photographs in the mountains.
Films on Youtube:
- Beautiful recordings that impressively document the scenic charm of this railway line: “Höllentalbahn Geschichte und Verkehr”, 5 minutes (excerpt). Detailed website with many photos and information, in German: “Höllentalbahn Schwarzwald Dreiseenbahn” (http://hoellentalbahn-info.de)
- Train line Freiburg-Seebrug seen from the train driver's perspective “DB vor 1984: Freiburg - Seebrugg: Führerstandsmitfahrt”, 13 minutes.
- “Titisee im Schwarzwald”, 4 minutes
- “Höllentalbahn und Dreiseenbahn: Himmelreich- Seebrugg”, 10 minutes
- Film clip: “Die Höllentalbahn DVD EK-Verlag Freiburg”, one minute
- “Winterdampf auf der Dreiseenbahn 2012” (Winter Steam on the Dreiseenbahn 2012)
- “Winterdampf auf der Dreiseenbahn am 1.1.2015” (exceptional, romantic steam train shots, jump for example to time 7:28!)
- “Schluchsee im Schwarzwald”, 4 minutes
- “Schluchsee aus der Luft”
- “Im Führerstand über die winterliche Höllentalbahn (Neustadt - Hüfingen)”, 22 minutes.
- “Höllentalbahn 1”, return journey from Seebrug, 1 minute.
- “Eisenbahn Romantik - 804 - Die 3 Seen Bahn Vom Titisee zum Schluchsee”
- “durch den Schwarzwald”, one minute long, car ride in time lapse (fast motion)
A great, extraordinary picture page about other time phases of Freiburg i.Br.: alt-freiburg.de. Very comprehensive, divided into several categories; with numerous pictures, which can also be viewed by districts: “Freiburger Stadtteile”.
A comprehensive Black Forest documentation with many impressive landscape photographs (widescreen format), many historical information and travel recommendations. 42 minutes, playable in high resolution, on Youtube: “Der Schwarzwald”.
A beautiful short film about Freiburg, altogether eight minutes long. On Youtube:
“Freiburg in Breisgau, Deutschland.c1966/67.wmv”, 6 minutes
“Freiburg um 1935”, slide show, 5 minutes
„Aus der Luft - Freiburg 1970” (aerial photos)
Please note the train and bus lines that you can use to reach your destinations or starting points directly.
- Kybfelsen
- Roßkopf
- Die Wutachschlucht
- “Die Wutachschlucht im Schwarzwald” (From a television documentary, German)
- “An drei Tagen durch die Wutachschlucht - 1.Etappe”
- “An drei Tagen durch die Wutachschlucht - 2.Etappe”
- “Impressionen vom Dreischluchtenweg (Wutachschlucht, Gauchachschlucht, Engeschlucht)”
- “Wutachschlucht im Südschwarzwald”
- “Acampamento na Floresta Negra - Schwarzwald ‘Wutachschlucht’”
Tier-Natur-Erlebnispark Mundenhof Mundenhof animal and nature adventure park, located directly on the outskirts of Freiburg, admission free. Excerpt from the description (May 31, 2019): “[...] with 38 hectares, the Mundenhof is the largest zoo in Baden-Württemberg. Domestic and working animal species from all over the world live in the generously proportioned paddocks. In addition, agriculture on about 180 hectares continues to ensure an ecologically sustainable circulatory system. [...]”.
WP article “Mundenhof” • Youtube-Film “Der Mundenhof in Freiburg” (32 minutes).
Schwarzwälder Freilichtmuseum Vogtsbauernhof (English website version), English WP-article “Black Forest Open Air Museum”. Translated excerpt of the German Wikipedia article: “[...] The Black Forest Open Air Museum Vogtsbauernhof in Gutach is the oldest open air museum in Baden-Württemberg. It shows the life, living and working of the people in the Black Forest in the last centuries. [...]”-->
Youtube film “Film über das Schwarzwälder Freilichtmuseum Vogtsbauernhof” (3 minutes).
Steinwasenpark. Excerpt of the related WP-article (March 25, 2015): “[...]
Steinwasen Park is a theme park with a small zoo in the Black Forest, about 20 km southwest of Freiburg im Breisgau. It is located at the mountain pass Notschrei between Kirchzarten and Todtnau. The area belongs to the town of Oberried.
Several animal enclosures and fun rides are spread over an area of 35 hectares. The park is integrated into the natural mountain landscape and takes the Black Forest as a central theme. There is, for example, a film about the historic formation of the mountains, as well as a museum showing model replicas of the characteristic Black Forest houses.
Steinwasen Park is open from mid March to early November and is particularly attractive for young families. [...]”.
Youtube film “Steinwasen Park” (5 minutes).
Europa-Park at Rust. Excerpt of the related WP-article (March 25, 2015):
“[...] Europa-Park is the largest theme park in Germany and the second most popular theme park resort in Europe, following Disneyland Paris.
Europa-Park is located in Rust, in south-western Germany, between Freiburg and Strasbourg, France.
The park is home to twelve roller coasters, the oldest being the Alpenexpress Mine Train, where a powered coaster speeds through a diamond mine, – and the newest coaster being Arthur, a suspended indoor/outdoor powered rollercoaster and dark ride combination. Europa-Park has very high capacity rollercoasters and attractions [...]”.
Youtube-Film “40 Jahre Europa-Park - Alle Neuheiten 2015” (9 minutes).
“Reise Höllentalbahn Neustadt/ Schw.- Himmelreich”
“Feldberg + feldsee + Ravennaschlucht - Brasileiras in Deutschland”: Beautiful Feldberg and Feldsee recordings..
“The Heart of Freiburg Germany” commented slide show, 4 minutes
Films about the Swabian-Alemannic Fastnacht in Freiburg i.Br. (Google Image Search for Freiburg Fasnacht): “Fasnet Umzug Freiburg 2015” • “alemannische fasnet - rosenmontagsumzug in freiburg 2011 - impressionen” • “Rosenmontag Freiburg 16 février 2015” • “TV Südbaden Fasnet Mendig Freiburg” • “Freiburger Fasnet, ovvero il carnevale a Friburgo 1999 - Narri! Narro!”
There are several historical castles in Freiburg area. Some also offer contemporary guided tours, humorous and broadening your horizons, also in English on request.
WP-article “Burg Zähringen (Gundelfingen)” • “Burg Zähringen - Freiburg im Breisgau - Burgen im mittelalterlichen Breisgau” • “Zähringer Burg Freiburg Breisgau” • Waldrestaurant Zähringer Burg
Main Site: “www.brigitte-von-landeck.de“. “Führungen und Termine“. “Der Vierburgenweg“.
A popular classic among Freiburg city tours: historix-tours.de.
“Freiburg travel guide” at wikitravel.org
Freiburg-Home.com. “Freiburg-Home.com provides vacation hints and travel tips for the English-speaking Freiburger, tourist and expatriate, from the perspective of a British expatriate living in the region” (April 09, 2016).
Extremely extensive, highly informative page (in German): Freiburg-geniessen.de. Sitemap • Übersichtskarte Freiburg • Linkverzeichnis [on Freiburg]
Official information of the city of Freiburg: www.freiburg.de.
January 02, 2022
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