Freiburg Sustainable City Historical Walking Tour

Around Freiburg we discover the charm of both the Black Forest Capital and the city of sustainable tourism. We learn about the legend of the Swabian merchant who fell in love with the city and proposed to buy it. For good reason because he was fascinated by the typical Bächle, the beautiful and imposing Münster cathedral, with the Gothic tower called the most beautiful in Christianity. We admire the mosaic decorations of the sidewalks and the beautiful bay windows of the buildings. But not only, we walk through charming streets and elegant shops. The tour allows you to discover the medieval city, the birth of the free municipality, its historical development up to the present day: today it is the city of sustainability and green economy.

Meeting Point

Münsterplatz

Münsterplatz, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

In front of the Cathedral entrance

What's included:

• Licensed Tourist Guide

Not included:

• Visit to the interior of the monuments is not included.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Münsterplatz

Münsterplatz, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

The square is dominated by the splendid Gothic church and tower, described as the most beautiful in Germany. around the perimeter of the cathedral, the sculptures of the gargoyles are remarkable, representing the most varied figures and fantastic creatures

15 minutes

Historisches Kaufhaus

Muensterplatz 24, Freiburg im Breisgau, 79098, Baden-Wurttemberg

The Antico Palazzo del Commercio shows a sumptuous facade and two richly decorated corner turrets. Remarkable are the sculptures of the great Habsburg emperors.

8 minutes

Haus zum Walfisch

Franziskanerstrasse 5, 79098, Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wurttemberg

The facade of the building is richly decorated with late Gothic elements. The house is famous for hosting Erasmus of Rotterdam from 1529 to 1531

12 minutes

Rathausplatz

Rathauspl., 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

The Old and New Town Halls, richly adorned with the heraldic symbols of the Habsburgs and finely decorated in the Baroque style, are excellent examples of the city's architectural features

15 minutes

Gerberau

Gerberau, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

The characteristic medieval quarter is dominated by the industrial canal where the tanners, millers and butchers once settled. In the canal, a crocodile arouses the attention of visitors.

20 minutes

Schwabentor

Oberlinden 25, Freiburg im Breisgau, 79098, Baden-Wurttemberg

The medieval gate was the gateway to the city for traders from the Black Forest. The part facing the city is decorated with the image of the Swabian merchant who wanted to buy the city.

15 minutes

Augustinerplatz

Am Augustinerplatz, Freiburg im Breisgau, 79098, Baden-Wurttemberg

The square owes its name to the Convent of the Augustinian Hermits who settled there with church and cloister in the 1300s. Today it houses an important museum. The medieval walls are visible in this square

12 minutes

Martinstor

Martinsgassle, Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Wurttemberg

It is one of the oldest medieval gates surrounded by numerous buildings rebuilt in the 19th century style. Leaving the Martinstor you reach the Fischerau district

5 minutes

Konviktstrasse

Konviktstrasse, Freiburg im Breisgau, 79098, Baden-Wurttemberg

It is one of the most picturesque and pleasant streets in Freiburg, with renovated houses maintaining their original appearance and dimensions and an architectural aesthetic of considerable interest

10 minutes

Kaiser-Joseph-Strasse

Kaiser-Joseph-Str., Freiburg im Breisgau, 79100, Baden-Wurttemberg

A former market street, today the street is one of the most important shopping centers in Freiburg. The buildings were rebuilt after the Second World War and some notable ones have won architectural awards

8 minutes