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Square · Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg
Münsterplatz
Square around the cathedral, with a daily market (Münstermarkt) from Monday to Saturday: producers from the Floresta Negra and the Kaiserstuhl, flowers, crafts and sausage stalls. On the south side sits the Historisches Kaufhaus, a red 16th-century building.
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About Münsterplatz
Münsterplatz surrounds the Freiburger Münster on all sides and is the largest square in the Altstadt. From Monday to Saturday, in the morning until early afternoon, it hosts the Münstermarkt. On the north side are regional producers selling fruit, vegetables, cheeses, smoked ham from the Floresta Negra, wines and flowers. On the south side there are stalls with crafts and everyday goods.
The market is also the place for the Lange Rote, a long red sausage served in bread with onions, which has become Freiburg’s street food.
On the south side of the square stands the Historisches Kaufhaus, an old trading house with a dark-red façade, built in the early 16th century, with statues of Habsburg emperors on the façade and arches at ground level. It is now used for events. Nearby, the baroque Wentzingerhaus houses a city history museum, and the buildings rebuilt after 1944 follow the layout of the old houses.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
30 minutes to 1 hour for the market. Can be combined with a visit to the Münster.
Best time
In the morning, Monday to Saturday; Saturday is the busiest day. In winter, the Christmas market usually occupies neighboring squares from late November until close to Christmas.
How to get there
In the center of the Altstadt. Tram to Bertoldsbrunnen and a 3-minute walk, or about a 15-minute walk from the central station.
Tip
Many small stalls prefer cash. Try the Lange Rote at one of the stalls on the north side, near the cathedral.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Münsterplatz
Does the market operate every day?
Monday to Saturday in the morning until early afternoon. There is no market on Sundays and public holidays.
What is the Lange Rote?
A long red sausage served in bread with onion. It is Freiburg's best-known street food and is sold at market stalls.
What is the red building in the square?
It's the Historisches Kaufhaus, an early 16th-century trading house with statues of emperors on the façade. Today it's used for events.