Before you go

Your trip to Freiburg im Breisgau.

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Freiburg im Breisgau – Baden-Württemberg Destination Heidelberg and the Floresta Negra

How to get there

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) Saint-Louis (França) · 70 km
Flughafen Frankfurt am Main (FRA) Frankfurt am Main · 270 km
Freiburg (Breisgau) Hauptbahnhof 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before buying. From Frankfurt (FRA), the ICE to Freiburg (Breisgau) Hauptbahnhof takes about two hours. Another gateway is Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg airport, on the French side of the border, with buses to Freiburg station. The station is roughly 1 km from the Münsterplatz.

How many days

Two days are enough for the center, the Schlossberg and a trip to the Schauinsland. With three days you have an extra day for Titisee and Triberg. Freiburg is a good base for exploring the southern Black Forest by train and bus.

When to go

From May to October is best for the trails, Lake Titisee and the viewpoints; in September and October there is the grape harvest on the region's slopes. In winter it is cold: higher areas like Schauinsland and Feldberg usually have snow, and the Christmas market typically runs from the end of November until close to Christmas.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

For getting around the city you don't need a car: the center is pedestrian and trams link the station to the neighborhoods. Regional trains go to Titisee and Triberg, and tram and bus serve the Schauinsland cable car. Many hotels in the region issue the KONUS card, which covers regional public transport; confirm when booking. Freiburg has an environmental zone (Umweltzone) for cars.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Freiburg im Breisgau

Morning
Münster and Münsterplatz market
Start at the Münsterplatz market, which operates in the mornings from Monday to Saturday. Enter the Freiburger Münster and, if the tower is open, climb to the viewpoint.
Afternoon
Augustinermuseum and gates
Visit the Augustinermuseum, which houses the original sculptures from the Münster. Then walk to the Schwabentor and the Martinstor, following the Bächle through the streets of the Altstadt.
Late afternoon
Schlossberg
Walk up to the Schlossberg from the Schwabentor or take the Stadtgarten funicular. From the viewpoint you can see the Münster above the rooftops and, in the distance, the mountains of the Black Forest.
Evening
Dinner in the Altstadt
Dine in the Schwabentor neighborhood or on Konviktstraße, sampling Baden cuisine and wines from the Kaiserstuhl and the Markgräflerland regions.

2 days in Freiburg im Breisgau

Day 1

Morning
Market and Freiburger Münster
Walk past the stalls at the Münsterplatz, try the local sausage (Lange Rote) and take a relaxed visit to the Münster, including the tower if it's open.
Afternoon
Augustinermuseum
Reserve the afternoon for the Augustinermuseum, housed in the former Augustinian convent, with medieval art, paintings by Grünewald and Hans Baldung Grien, and the hall of the Münster sculptures.
Late afternoon
Bächle, Martinstor and Schwabentor
Walk through the Altstadt following the Bächle, pass the Martinstor and finish at the Schwabentor, the gateway to the old Oberlinden quarter.
Evening
Schlossberg at dusk
Go up the Schlossberg to see the city lights and then dine in Oberlinden or the Altstadt.

Day 2

Morning
Schauinsland cable car
Take tram 2 to Günterstal and bus 21 to the cable car station. Ascend to the Schauinsland, around 1,300 meters, and walk to the observation tower.
Afternoon
Titisee
Return to Freiburg and take the regional train through the Höllental valley to Titisee, in about 40 minutes. Walk along the lake shore or take a boat trip in season.
Late afternoon
Lake shore and return to Freiburg
Enjoy the late afternoon on the promenade by the Titisee and return to Freiburg by train.
Evening
Dinner with Black Forest cake
Dine in the Altstadt and, for dessert, order a slice of Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, the Black Forest cake, made with chocolate, cherries and cream.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is Freiburg a good base for visiting the Black Forest?

Yes. Regional trains depart from the central station to Titisee and to Triberg, and tram and bus serve the Schauinsland cable car. Many hotels in the region issue the KONUS card, which covers regional public transport; confirm when booking.

Can you go from Freiburg to France and Switzerland?

Yes. Colmar, in the French Alsace, and Basileia, in Switzerland, are less than an hour away by train or bus. Switzerland is not part of the European Union, but it is in the Schengen area; carry your passport.

What are the Bächle?

They are narrow water channels that run along the streets of the Altstadt since the Middle Ages. They were used to supply the town and fight fires. Local tradition says that whoever accidentally steps into a Bächle will marry someone from Freiburg.

When does the Münsterplatz market operate?

Monday to Saturday, in the morning until early afternoon. There is no market on Sundays. Check opening times before you go.

What is the best day to visit Titisee and Triberg together?

A full day, preferably on a weekday. The two are on different train lines, so it’s easier to combine regional trains and buses. Check the timetables on Deutsche Bahn before you set out.

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