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Freudenstadt in the Black Forest

Black Forest map
Map: Location Freudenstadt in the Black Forest

Information in brief

Description

The large district town of Freudenstadt is located in the middle of the Northern Black Forest. The town is laid out like a nine men's morris board, courtesy of the master architect, Heinrich Schickhardt. The distinctive landmark is the biggest market square in Germany, which is surrounded by arcades.

Church Freudenstadt
Photo: Freudenstadt market square with fountains
Friedrichsturm lookout tower
Photo: The Friedrichsturm lookout tower