Freiburg tourism informationFreiburg is a picturesque city on the edge of the Black Forest that can provide a tranquil, scenic detour during your holiday tour of Germany. |
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Freiburg tourism information
Freiburg is a classical European city almost 900 years old, laced with picturesque streams, romantic alleyways and best known for its ancient and prestigious university. This is a city well worth every penny you've spent on your flight for a romantic European holiday. Almost 80% of Freiburg was destroyed during World War II and much of the rebuilding was based on Middle Age urban planning. The city's wine taverns, restaurants and jazz culture are a tourism magnet and Freiburg is well worth a holiday stopover if you're planning a flight to Germany. The local cuisine has a sophisticated French influence and Freiburg is renowned for the popularity of its Spatzle, or shredded pancake. There is a farmers' market every day in Munsterplatz. The village of Freiburg was founded in 1120 AD and construction of the Munster Cathedral, pictured above, began around 1200 AD. The Roman/Gothic Cathedral of Munster is an architectural wonder and its highest point is 116 metres. The church was finally consecrated in 1513. Following centuries saw Freiburg fall into the hands of the Hapsburger family, the creation of Albert Ludwigs University in 1457, occupation by French forces in the 17th Century, and even a honeymoon holiday by Marie Antoinette. Freiburg is criss-crossed by a unique system of fast-flowing streams ranging from 15cm to 50cm which were the town's original water supply. The city has a comprehensive and cheap public transit system and has become Germany's ecological capital with a strong reliance on solar energy. The annual average temperature in Freiburg is 10.8 degrees Celsius, meaning you should catch a summer flight if you don't like to holiday in ice and snow. Freiburg claims to have Germany's best weather. The city is only three kilometres from the French border and 42 kilometres from Switzerland. The Black Forest is visible from the centre of Frieburg. A tram will take you to the Schauinsland cable car which hauls passengers up the 3.6 kilometre side of a mountain, at the top of which is a silver mine that once made Freiburg rich. Just over 200,000 people live in Freiburg, about 15% foreigners. The city has an efficient, coureous tourism industry and almost half a million tourists holiday in Freiburg each year. Neuschwanstein Castle travel tips To book cheap tickets, holiday tours, car rentals, etc. for most European cities, visit our Travel Shop. |
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