Life in Freiburg

Freiburg is best known as the capital of the Black Forest and is located in one of the most scenic corners of Southern Germany, situated between the borders to Switzerland and France.

Live in Freiburg

Freiburg is a very young and lively city with a highly intensive cultural scene. The town with its more than 230,000 inhabitants is characterized by 25,000 students at the University of Freiburg. 15% of those students come from abroad, half of them from other European countries and the other half from outside of Europe, which adds to the international flair of the town. The University also offers courses in over 70 indoor and outdoor activities for students. Soccer fans can enjoy first division matches at the grounds of the SC Freiburg.

You can find this video on YouTube. Click on the image to be redirected there.

FWTM / Black Forest Collective GmbH

You can find this video on YouTube. Click on the image to be redirected there.

Freiburg: What are you waiting for?

Freiburg is here for you! Here in the Black Forest, the perfect mix of urban excitement and natural beauty awaits you and your entire family!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZ0_O_XcZ4I

Freiburg’s climate and the fact that it lies between France and Switzerland give the town an almost Mediterranean touch. The local cuisine of Baden adds to this southern charm and is crowned with numerous first-class restaurants in and around Freiburg.

The town’s most famous symbol is the Cathedral with its characteristic tower, which can be seen from afar and is the only gothic Cathedral to be constructed in the Middle Ages. The town itself was founded in 1120 by the Dukes of Zähringen, who also founded Bern and Basel in Switzerland.

Old synagogue plaza

Place of remembrance and meeting place with a view of the new university library building

Freiburg city center

Stroll through the historic Old Town and enjoy the elaborate buildings such as the Freiburg Cathedral striking an exciting contrast to the city’s modern architecture.

The unique location of the city is highlighted by its surroundings. The Black Forest is one of Germany’s highest mountain ranges, ideal terrain not only for nature lovers, hillwalking, and other outdoor activities, but also for skiers, mountain bikers, and paragliders. The nearby vineyards of Kaiserstuhl and Markgräfler Land provide Freiburg and beyond with excellent wines such as "Weissburgunder" and "Spätburgunder".

The cultural life of Freiburg is also very diverse. A big concert hall, several theaters, and many clubs offer events on a regular basis. During the summer time, various open air concerts and festivals take place, the Zeltmusikfestival ZMF being one of the biggest.  

Freiburg is also famous as the Green City, reflected through the large network of cycle paths and the many solar panels on public and private buildings. In the South of Freiburg, the district Vauban was built as “a sustainable model district” on the site of a former French military base, providing space for more than 5,000 inhabitants and 600 jobs. All houses are built to a low energy consumption standard and private cars mainly remain outside the district. Vauban attracts architects and town planners from all over the world.

Green City Freiburg

Freiburg’s paths towards sustainability are efficient, innovative, economically proven, and socially well-thought-out.

Wiwilí Bridge and Stühlinger

The Wiwilí Bridge close to the Stühlinger Church is one of many city roads used by cyclists instead of cars.

Residents and visitors alike agree that the quality of life in and around Freiburg is one of the best in Central Europe. Climate, location, scientific diversity, and culture make it a particularly attractive town.

^{Photo credit: Old synagogue plaze – flickr.com CC BY-SA 2.0; Green city Freiburg/Vauban – FWTM, Spiegelhalter}