Living the fairy tales of our childhood on a trip is possible - here's what you really shouldn't miss in picturesque Freiburg
Freiburg is located in the heart of the Black Forest, a fairytale city between hills and green pines. Located in the Baden-Wurttenberg region in Germany it is one of the most visited and picturesque towns.
Freiburg: a magical city
Freiburg is exactly how they describe themselves city in storybooks: imposing architecture, cobbled streets, a stream of water that runs along the sides of the main street.
The castle that can be glimpsed on the hill is also magical. The Castle of the Colombi it houses a renowned archaeological museum housed in the Colombipark valley, the setting for all of Freiburg.
1. Historic center
Walking through the historic center you will notice the imposing pastel-colored palaces with the exception of some majestic gold and red that give charm to the city.
La Rathausplatz square it is the fulcrum of Friborg: nucleus of all the main historical buildings and in particular of the two town halls, one pale pink and the other bright red. Neue Rathaus, built in 1800 and Altes Rathaus, the oldest one from 1500. Near the square we find the House of the Whale - where Erasmus of Rotterdam stayed - and the Loggia of the Court with a medieval architectural charm.
2. Kasier-Joseph Strabe
The main street is the cradle of street music and shopping.
Martinstor and Schwabentor are the two medieval gates that still represent the ancient arms that contained the city, namely the Swabian gate and the San Martino gate.
In the central area, as well as admiring the colorful buildings, it is beautiful to stop for lunch in one of the typical restaurants along the canal bank.
3. Munsterplatz
La Gothic cathedral to admire at Musterplatz represents a clear example of artistic virtuosity. Built in 1200, it undergoes numerous completion processes with Gothic and late Gothic influences. The red limestone rocks recall the typical color of the city of Freiburg.
Following the bombings of the Second World War, the Cathedral is one of the few buildings to remain intact.
The building called "House of merchants“, Which is a spectator at the weekly market known for flowers and fresh fruit of the season.
4. The Gerberau district
One of the most spectacular districts of Freiburg is represented by the Gewerbekanal canal, place where the artisans dipped the hides before carrying out the processing of the hides. In addition to being the picturesque district of the town, it is home to the second most important square, theAgustinerplatz.
5. Bachle
Freiburg is magical, as anticipated, for the canals that line the streets, the so-called Bachle. The historical function of Bachle lies in antiquity. The old wooden buildings were easily subject to fire and having water from the canals nearby helped reduce the impact of the potential fire.
6. Schlossberg
Not to be missed is the Schlossberg mountain during a sunny day. The funicular reaches the hill in just 3 minutes and you can admire the panorama from above surrounded by the greenery of the Black Forest.
7. Konviktstrabe
One of the most important and characteristic streets is the Konvikstrabe, the seat of traders, romantic and decorated with green grape leaves.
Freiburg will surely remind you of the fairy tales they used to read to us as a child, surrounded by the pines of the Forest and surrounded by red buildings from red limestone stones.
In addition to tasting excellent beers, let yourself be tempted by staying in theBaren hotels where ancient caves will amaze you and characterize your stay.
