Freiburg in the Black Forest

Map: Location of Freiburg in the Black Forest

Information in brief

• Location: Southern Black Forest
• Autobahn A 5 exit at Freiburg- Nord, Mitte or Süd (No. 61- 63)
• 278-1280 m above sea level
• 225.000 inhabitants
• Districts: Ebnet, Kappel, Munzingen, Tiengen, St. Georgen, Hochdorf, Lehen, Opfingen, Waltershofen

Description

Freiburg is called the 'Capital of the Black Forest' and offers a multitude of cultural events, museums, theaters and historical buildings.

Photo: The Freiburg Cathedral

Photo: Cathedral square with historic Merchant's hall (red house)

Photo: The Martinstor, one of the historic towers of the ancient city wall

Photo: The 'Bächle' - originally constructed for watering cattle and as a fire precaution

Photo: Schlossberg outlook

Photo: Schlossberg cable car