What to see in Freiburg im Breisgau in one day

The atmosphere you experience in Freiburg is typical of Mediterranean countries (far from German stereotypes). People here have a relaxed lifestyle characteristic of Baden - west of Freiburg.

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The sparkling atmosphere of this German city featured my first stop as soon as I landed in Germany. I had read and then realized, that Freiburg is a university city with 30 percent of the population under 30, and it is also the sunniest city in Germany. We spent a full day in Freiburg im Breisgau but it is nice to return each time.

I immediately felt the easy going attitude of the people I met on the street who were sitting intent on sipping a coffee or a good wine in the old town, which is full of cafes and small restaurants. I was struck by its atmosphere and the details that make it special, such as the Bächle, (canals) small streams of crystal-clear water fed by the Dreisam,River, that flow along the streets of the old town where “people” have a habit of chilling bottles of wine for dinner.

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Folk tradition: get married in Freiburg

An old folk legend states that if someone accidentally falls into one of these canals, he or she is destined to “marry” a local: “Singles of the world” Freiburg could be your big chance to find your soul mate,

If you then also drop the bottle cap on your head while popping a bottle of wine, marriage is imminent, by the end of the year, just as Italian tradition dictates.

Münsterplatz, the Cathedral Square, is the beating heart of the city of Freiburg and every day of the year (except Sundays) hosts the Münstermarkt, the large market dating back to the 1500s. The Freiburger Münster cathedral is also worth visiting. 

Freiburg, is the sunniest city in Germany and is transversal as a city: it conquers all ages with its colorful and vibrant old town, perfect for exploring in a day. Moreover, its special geographical position, not far from Switzerland and France, allows it to be influenced by the romantic landscapes, gastronomy and culture of Alsace, a disputed and fascinating borderland. Cultural and intellectual heart,

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Freiburg is home to one of the oldest universities in Europe and is also home to the futuristic University Library located on University Square. A mixture of living room atmosphere at home and vital coworking space: giving all students the idea of studying in Freiburg in style! The interior of the new University Library looks like that of a design magazine. All spaces have been specially designed: in addition to 1,200 individual workstations, all with laptop locks, enough outlets and beautiful lamps, there are comfortable couches for group work and media rooms. Sustainable it is in any case because it consumes 65 percent less energy than the old university library and supplies its own electricity through a 2,000-square-meter photovoltaic system.

Freiburg is not only history: it is also a Green City, an example of sustainability, where you get around by bike or electric vehicles. As if that were not enough, it is the gateway to the legendary Black Forest (see special Baden Wurttemberg)

Where to dine in Freiburg

As a lover of International cuisine at the Markthalle. I took a world trip while sitting at the table. It is a market located in a building from the 1800s where you can eat German dishes but also Italian, Middle Eastern and Asian cuisine. I was craving Asian cuisine of vegetable noodles and rice with chicken curry. Casual atmosphere and really good food. Wine and water are served separately. There is no table service.