Freiburg is located at the southern tip of the Black Forest, close to both France just 3 km away and Switzerland 42 km away. Although still a small city, its population has steadily grown through the years, now reaching over 200,000 residents.
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Freiburg im Breisgau is well-known for its university,
Albert-Ludwigs-Uniwersitaet, for its
magnificent cathedral and its medieval treasures. The city has a thriving cultural scene that includes street musicians and artists, concerts and theatre.
With a large student population, the city tends to have a somewhat bohemian, tolerant character.
Freiburg has successfully integrated centuries-old history and a modern, sophisticated style without being too kitschy or commercial.
Well, all right, you can still get
cuckoo clocks here but for the most part, visitors can enjoy the elements that make
Freiburg so rewarding to visit: historical architecture, wine, culture and the region's natural beauty.
After World War II,
Freiburg was left with hardly one brick on top of another. Artfully reconstructed, the city today features a pedestrian zone in the
Altstadt from which you can see beautiful historic buildings.
Canals run along the old section, these provided water during medieval times.
Freiburg is also an advantageous location for exploring the surrounding villages and trails of the southern
Black Forest, as well as the vineyards of nearby
Breisach.
