Freiburg, the capital of the Black Forest
Hardly anyone who visits the Black Forest on holiday will want to miss out on a visit to the city of Freiburg. This city in Southern Baden is an experience at any time of the year. A walk through the old town will surprise you with delightful discoveries at every turn. The extensive pedestrian zone with shops, boutiques, arcades and markets makes it a pleasure to stroll around and do some shopping. Cosy wine bars and smart restaurants invite you to stay a while. Many also admire the "Bächle", the small streams that wind through the streets and alleys. Take a break from wandering around the town and dip your tired feet in the stream – this is one "service" that only Freiburg can offer.
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Accommodation
Freiburg is a welcoming city with accommodation to suit all tastes and occasions: international congress hotels, small, cosy guesthouses, lovingly furnished holiday apartments, family-run private rooms, reasonably-priced youth hostels and backpacker hostels – and yes, even holidays on a farm!
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Restaurants
Freiburg has something to suit all palates and pockets. Whether in exclusive star-rated establishments, stylish restaurants or rustic pubs and bars – you can discover the cuisine and wine of Baden everywhere you go. You will also find numerous international specialities, inexpensive student restaurants, vegetarian food and cosy cafés in Freiburg.
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Events
Freiburg is a true city of culture, with the Theater Freiburg at the heart of its theatrical landscape. Freiburg is also home and host to renowned orchestras such as the "Freiburger Barock Orchester", and there is a lively scene for bands, which can be heard on stage in clubs and pubs. There isn’t an evening when you won't hear music somewhere in Freiburg.
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Trade fairs & Congresses
The city of Freiburg is becoming increasingly popular and important as a location for trade fairs, cultural events and congresses. Freiburg’s exhibition and conference centre is leading the way on the German side of the Upper Rhine, with a wide-ranging event portfolio from public exhibitions to international trade fairs and over 50 years’ experience in the field. The Freiburg Concert Hall and the Historical Merchant’s Hall are particularly well-suited to congresses and conferences.
Freiburg exhibition and conference centre
Freiburg exhibition and conference centre
Congress centre Freiburg Concert Hall
Historical Merchant’s Hall
Activities
Freiburg has a lot to offer – whether you prefer to stroll around the historic old town to experience some of the city’s culture and history, linger a while in one of the many cafés and cosy pubs, or treat yourself to some local Baden cuisine and hospitality.
Sightseeing and excursions
Sightseeing and excursions
Packages
Experience the diversity of Freiburg – get to know and love this multi-faceted city just like the many others who can't keep away. In order to organize your stay in Freiburg to suit your personal interests, Freiburg Tourism has put together some attractive programmes for a weekend or longer stay.
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Location & Arrival
Freiburg is easy to reach by public transport or by car from the EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and from anywhere in the central and southern Black Forest. One particularly great aspect about the capital of the Black Forest is that it is easy for visitors to get around – all of the main sights can be reached easily on foot.
Location & Arrival
Location & Arrival
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Press
Contact information for the media:
Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co. KG
Rathausgasse 33
79098 Freiburg
Annika Reinke
Referentin für Kommunikation
Tel: 0761 3881-1106
Fax: 0761 3881-1299
annika.reinke@fwtm.de
Freiburg Wirtschaft Touristik und Messe GmbH & Co. KG
Rathausgasse 33
79098 Freiburg
Annika Reinke
Referentin für Kommunikation
Tel: 0761 3881-1106
Fax: 0761 3881-1299
annika.reinke@fwtm.de
