Freudenstadt in the Black Forest

Map: Location Freudenstadt in the Black Forest

Information in brief

• Location: in the heart of the Northern Black Forest
• Autobahn A 81 exit at Horb (No. 30) or A 5 exit at Rastatt (No. 49) or Appenweier (No. 54)
• 731-968 m above sea level
• 22.500 inhabitants
• Districts: Lauterbad, Dietersweiler, Kniebis, Wittlensweiler, Grüntal, Frutenhof, Musbach, Igelsberg

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.

Photo: Freudenstadt market square with fountains

Photo: View from the Friedrichsturm on the city of Freudenstadt

Photo: The Friedrichsturm lookout tower

Photo: Ski-lift Stokinger in Freudenstadt-Lauterbad