Willkommen in Freiburg
Wochen- und Bauernmärkte in Freiburg
In Freiburg finden zahlreiche Wochenmärkte statt, auf denen fast immer Erzeuger ihre Produkte direkt verkaufen. Dem Hostel am nächsten gelegen und der gröste Markt ist der Münstermarkt rund ums Münster, der täglich, außer Sonntags stattfindet. Rund um den alten Wiehrebahnhof ist Mittwochmittags und Samstagmorgens ein sehr beliebter Wochenmarkt des schönen Stadtteils Wiehre. Desweiteren ist in der Nähe der Oberwieremer Bauernmarkt neben dem neuen Einkaufszentrum Zentrum Oberwiehre (ZO) samstags von 8:00 - 14:00 Uhr und der Herdermer Bauernmarkt ist auf dem Kirchplatz in Herdern dienstags von 15:00 - 18:00 Uhr und freitags von 14:00 - 18:00 Uhr.
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Culture and Society
The area around Oberlinden was one of the first settled areas of the town and it`s also the closest tram station to the hostel. The deep cellars of the houses go back to Freiburg’s earliest days. Of even older origin is the street fork at the Baroque "Marienbrunnen" fountain. Here the old high road to Herdern left the trade route still called Salzstrasse after the salt from the Swabian salt towns that was transported on it. The Dukes of Zähringen incorporated this important road into their new town. Around 1200 the Schwabentor was built over it. In the 16th century this gate was decorated with a painting of a Swabian salt trader.
The Münsterplatz offers its colourful morning market. Up until 1785 the square was surrounded by a wall and in the Middle Ages it was also used as a cemetery. In 1498, a municipal granary was built on the north side of the square. This Kornhaus, also used as an abattoir, was reconstructed in 1970. A new synagogue was opened behind the City Library in 1987 to replace the one on Werthmannplatz burned down by the Nazis in 1938.
The Historisches Kaufhaus (Historic Merchants’ Hall) south of the cathedral is a symbol of the importance of trade in medieval Freiburg. The seat of the municipal market, customs and financial administration is identified as a centre of trade by its arcade hall. Built in 1520/30 its facade and oriels decorated with coats of arms and statues indicates the city’s links with the House of Habsburg. Maximilian I, his son Philipp of Burgundy and his sons, Emperor Charles V and Archduke Ferdinand I, represent the family that reigned over Freiburg for more than 400 years.
The "Alte Hauptwache" (old main police station) , stands out on the east side of the square, alongside some fine houses for the cathedral canons. Today, it is the House of Baden Wine.
An appreciation of the 300-year architectural history of the Cathedral can be obtained from the Kaufhaus arcades. Begun as a ducal burial place by Bertold V of Zähringen, the building became the concern of the citizens after the last of the Zähringens died in 1218. To the late-Romanesque east end were added the Gothic nave and the incomparable west tower. The desire of rich families for their own burial chapels determined the form of the late Gothic choir started in 1354. Its consecration in 1513 marked the completion of the cathedral. A climb up the tower is rewarded by the old bell cage with one of Germany’s oldest bells, the Hosanna, cast in 1258. From the platform below the fine tracery spire you can admire the artistic and technical skill of the Gothic builders and enjoy fine views of the town and its surroundings.
The Augustinerplatz owes its name to the Monastery of the Augustinian Hermits. Built about 1300, it was given a Baroque exterior in the early 18th century and was used as the town theatre following the dissolution of the community. Since 1923 the church and monastery buildings have housed the notable collections of the Augustinermuseum which specialises in Upper Rhenish art from the Middle Ages to the Baroque.
In the Fischerau was the river fisherfolk used to live. It leads along the canal to the area in front of the Martinstor which is surrounded by large buildings from around 1900.
Through the Martinstor and lower Kaiser-Joseph-Strasse you come to the Bertoldsbrunnen. Since the early 19th century this has marked the main
crossroads of the town.
The Old University and the University Church was formerly the 16th/17th century Jesuit church and college to the University Quarter. Modern buildings are grouped around Lecture Hall I, an Art Nouveau building designed by the Baden architect Hermann Billing 1909-11, and the old University Library.
The Schlossberg , which can be reached by foot in a matter of minutes from the hostel, should not be neglected. In recent years parts of the mighty fortification which has lain in ruins since 1745 have been made accessible and can now be explored with the assistance of signposts and explanatory plaques. In the fall of 2002, a new lookout tower was completed at the top of the "Salzbüchsle", offering a beautiful 360° view of Freiburg and the Black Forest.
Städtische Museen Freiburg
Die Freibuger Kultur lebt! Für alle aktuelle Ausstellungen und Events bitte auf den Link klicken.
> Augustinermuseum -- Eine Stadt braucht Klöster!
> Museum für Neue Kunst -- Jaroslav Kovár 1936 – 2001: Die Kunst der Radierung
> Adelhausermuseum Natur- und Völkerkunde -- Faszination Himalaya & Schamanismus heute in Tuwa, Südsibirien
> Museum für Ur- und Frühgeschichte -- Vom Beutetier zum Gefährten - Die Archäologie des Pferdes
>Museum für Stadtgeschichte -- Ängste und Hoffnungen
Freiburg Erlebnis Touren
Entdecken Sie die bisher unbekannten Seiten Freiburgs...
> Bertold von Zähringen -- der wahre Stadtgründer Freiburgs?
> Hansjakob, Wein und Keller
> Teufelspakt und Hexenzauber
> Münsterführungen
& noch viel mehr...
Geography
The Black Forest is a low mountain range that is 200km long and approx. 60km wide. Its highest peak is the Feldberg at 1493m. To the west, the mountains drop away steeply, to the East they stretch as far as the Swabian Mountains. It is bordered by the Rhine valley to the South and the autobahn from Karlsruhe to Pforzheim in the North. The towns, cities and public transport networks are concentrated in the valleys with their countless rivers, whereas the higher areas are scattered with villages, often in remote locations. Excellent maps ensure stress-free hiking.
Attractive Surroundings
The Black Forest is the ideal place for hiking. From an easy walk or an educational excursion on one of the many trails to a tour lasting several days, the Black Forest offers a wide range of healthy leisure activities.
Glottertal Valley
No other valley in Southern Baden combines the contrasting elements of the peaks of the Black-Forest, its rocks and ravines, with the charm and beautiful blossoms of the orchards and vineyards in the Breisgau Region
as the Glotter valley does. The varied countryside offers a wide range of hiking trails. If you simply want to take a stroll, you can delight in the waters of the river Glotter or enjoy the countryside from the flat vineyard trail higher up the valley. For more the ambitious, experienced hiker, there is a tour
of the 1.243 metre-high Kandel. There are also some less strenuous circular hiking tours around the vineyards, through shady woodland trails where you can discover and enjoy nature in a relaxed way.
St. Märgen, St. Peter
The hiking around of the both monastery villages offers beautiful panoramic views. The place of historical interest in St. Peter include the baroque monastery church with its library dating from the Rococo period and in St. Märgen there is the baroque monastery church and the museum centre with its clock and regional museum.
Hinterzarten
It is almost the center of the region Feldberg-Hinterzarten-Titisee and is therefore the ideal starting point for the wide range of hiking tours. There are a number of attractions close at hand including the Hinterzarten Moor" nature reserve, "Kesslermoos" and the "Bisten". You can walk to the Höllen valley, Ravenna gorge and Titisee in an afternoon and the Feldberg is only a day`s hike away.
Titisee-Neustadt
The countryside around Titisee-Neustadt with its scenic variety views is a unique hiking paradise. It is the site of some of the most striking highlights of the Black Forest, for example, the highest mountain of the Black Forest, the Feldberg, a nature reserve formed during the Ice Age, Wutach Gorge which is also known as the "Grand Canyon" of the black Forest, and Ravenna Gorge which is also part of the
Schluchsee
The climatic health resort of Schluchsee lies at 930-1300 metres above sea level on the blanks of the largest lake in the Black Forest. It offers an incredible variety of sporting activities and is surrounded by outstanding natural beauty. Visitors can enjoy hiking along 160km of marked hiking trails, which lead to some vantage points with a number of open views over the region´s lake.
Feldberg
The Feldberg is the highest mountain in the Black Forest with an altitude of 1493 metres. Visitor can reach the top of the mountain either on foot or by taking the easy way up with the 900-metre long Feldberg cable car. Feldberg is also the largest and oldest nature reserve in Germany, home to rare
animal breeds (chamois, capercaillie) and sub-alpine plants (carline thistle, arnica).
Schauinsland
The Schauinsland is the closest mountain from Freiburg with an altitude of 1248 metres. The longest cablecar (3,6 km) in the region leaves from the valley to the peak of Schauinsland. From the cable cart you get a fantastic view over Freiburg and as well the Rhein Valley until the French Vogese. At the top of Schauinsland you will find various attractions for every taste of leisure activities. The mountain offers a wide range of biking trails and hiking routes. The Black Forest Farmhouse Musem "Schniederlihof" in the village "Hofsgrund"and also the public Silver Mine Museum on the top of the mountain are offering guided tours all season.
General Facts
Freiburg was founded in the 11th century and is located in a diverse natural environment, which ranges from the pine covered mountains of the Black Forest to the rolling hills and vineyards of the Rhein Valley. The beautiful Black Forest offers a wide range of recreational activities from winter sport to great hiking in the summer -- all easily accessible from Freiburg.
Freiburg's historical city center with cobblestoned streets, the gothic cathedral and the daily farmer's market gives the city it's unique atmosphere. The river Dreisam, which runs straight through the city gives it it's naturally green heart. A lively and well known university with nearly 900 years of scholastic tradition makes Freiburg an internationally recognized cultural center. Freiburg has succeeded in blending tradition with a modern lifestyle in a very harmonious way.
Official Language: German
Other Languages: You will find that most people understand English, especially the students.
Population: 214.160 of which 29.600 are foreigners
Currency: EURO
