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Freiburg enchants with its harmonious and spiritual atmosphere from the very first minute. It is the city with the unique culture that has a lot of unique legends, customs and beliefs. Travelers who visit Freiburg in early spring are advised to stroll through the historic district. At this time of the year it looks unique; you can see thin rivulets along sidewalks everywhere. Locals call them ‘bächle.’ Many interesting legends are associated with those runlets. According to one of them, a traveler who will step into one of runlets would marry a resident of Freiburg anyway.
Excursion over cultural sights of Freiburg im Breisgau - 'must visit' points of interest
One of the largest cities in the country, Freiburg is popular among fans of excursions and those interested in history. Its main attraction is the scenic Freiburg Cathedral, whose … Open
The town hall square remains one of the main symbols of the city; it is decorated with exquisite mosaic of thousands of multi-colored stones. Few people know that the city's main square is paved with ordinary shingle brought from the coastal zone of the Rhine. The name of the city has always been associated with glorious legend about Berthold Schwartz, the inventor of gunpowder. The Franciscan monk has lived in Freiburg for a period. He devoted a lot of time to research activities. According to one version, the monk was trying to develop a formula that would allow getting gold from other materials. The monk hasn’t succeeded in realizing his dream, but he was the first person in Europe who learned how to make gunpowder.
Schwabentor gates serving as the entrance to the historical part of the city remain the interesting historical symbol. Miraculous stories about important historical events are inscribed on those gates. One myth tells about the Swabian noble merchant that has decided to buy the city for two barrels of gold. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
Your active city break in Freiburg im Breisgau. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here
Freiburg is home to one of the largest and well-known entertainment venues in the country; its Europa-Park offers hundreds of interesting ways to spend leisure time. There is the highest in … Open
Thriving town was worth a lot more expensive, so the offer of the merchant wasn’t taken seriously. When people decided to look at the proposed gold and opened a barrel, they were surprised a lot. It turned out that the wife of a merchant has replaced gold with rocks and sand. The plot of this insightful myth has been decorating vintage gates for many years. The cultural life of the city is full of interesting holidays. The Zelt-Musik-Festival is popular among music lovers. Fans of fine beverages are also fond of Freiburg, as a large-scale festival of wine is held here every year.
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Cathedrals and basilicas near Freiburg im Breisgau
♥   Münster Unserer Lieben Frau, Freiburg, 0.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Église Sainte-Marie, Arlesheim, 47.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilique du Sacré-Cœur, Lutterbach, 49.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilique Notre-Dame de Thierenbach, Jungholtz, 50.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basler Münster, Basel, 52.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Basilika Mariastein, Metzerlen-Mariastein, 64.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, 65.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo
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Survived castles around Freiburg im Breisgau
♥   Castle 'Château de Saint-Léon' Haut-Rhin, 40.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Rötteln Castle' , 42.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Hohlandsbourg' Haut-Rhin, 43.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Wineck' Haut-Rhin, 44.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Meywhir' Haut-Rhin, 44.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Kintzheim' Bas-Rhin, 44.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Castle 'Château de Pflixbourg' Haut-Rhin, 44.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Unique landmarks in Freiburg im Breisgau and around

Europa Park

From the series “The Most Fantastic Amusement Parks in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Freiburg im Breisgau center - 31.1 km.
In the surroundings of the German city of Rust is Europa-Park, which receives 4 million visitors annually. The opening of the park took place in 1975. Europa Park is one of the few major parks in the world that are open for visiting all year round. Europa-Park is the full-fledged shone where you can find not only the attractions, but also the first-class hotels, the restaurants of different levels and the shops. … Read further

Colmar

From the series “Nooks and Villages That Are More Colorful Than Top Touristic Destinations”
Check on the map:   Distance from Freiburg im Breisgau center - 37.9 km.
City of Colmar can definitely be called one of the most charming places in France. Picturesque old quarters with buildings and a great number of channels look like illustrations in fairy tales. In warm season, flowers can be seen literally everywhere. Those are distinctive features of this historic French town. Colmar is quite small. However, travelers won’t be bored there. … Read further
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Traditions and festivals in cities around Freiburg im Breisgau

Alsace
Art lovers associate Alsace primarily with the work of Jean-Jacques Valetz, which is known to the general public as Annecy. Today, works of this outstanding cartoonist and illustrator are widely admired; he covered the brightest everyday topics in his works. Drawings of Uncle Annecy became an integral part of national folklore; they also decorate a variety of souvenirs. It’s ... Open »
Basel
Basel is a cozy and attractive city that has won the hearts of millions of travelers. Most tourists visit the city during various carnivals and festivals. The majority of these national holidays of Basel can be proud of their long history. One of the most famous festivals is the Carnival of Basel (the Lenten Carnival), which is celebrated by the locals during the first seven ... Open »
Winterthur
It is worth taking into account one more nuance when meeting with local residents. If it so happens that you want to invite someone to dinner, it's worth doing it 3-4 weeks before the planned event. The fact is that this kind of events are usually planned in advance, and all weekends can be scheduled for the month ahead. Invitations for holidays are made well in advance too. ... Open »
Baden-Baden
For many travellers from different countries of the world Baden-Baden is closely associated with healing springs, luxurious casinos and horse races that take place at the internationally famous hippodrome Iffezheim. The massive horse races, which attract many travelers from different parts of the world, are without a doubt the most significant event in the life of the city. The ... Open »
Luzern
The main events of the festival are grand marches or mask parades. Traditionally there are two parades during the Carnival. The first one is considered to be official and austere. The representatives of different non-governmental organizations and guilds are commonly participating in the march. Tourists are commonly more interested in the second parade – the Monster parade ... Open »
Karlsruhe
During the festival visitors are welcome to attend evening performances of well-known bands. Bierboerse is a funny and large-scale festival, taking part in which will be interesting to absolutely everyone. Music lovers will be charmed to visit the festival with the unusual name – “Holiday” (Das Fest). It is considered the biggest event of its kind in the country. ... Open »
Cityguide on traditions, mentality and lifestyle of people in Freiburg im Breisgau. Learn the best periods to visit Freiburg im Breisgau to discover its soul - authentic festivals, events and celebrations. We will also reveal the interesting habits, attitude towards the world and to tourists in Freiburg im Breisgau.
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