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l Freiburg im Breisgau Haus zum Walfisch VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
The façade of the Whale
The dukes of Zähringen first established Freiburg Freiburg University House in Franziskanergasse, Practical Information
in 1120. The town, which later belonged to the Freiburg University occupies with its lovely bay window, Road map B7. * 197,000.
is a magnificent example of
n Rathausplatz 2–4 (0761-388
counts von Urach, became so rich over the years a Baroque post­Jesuit late-Gothic style. 18 80). _ Fasnet (end of
complex. In the main
that, in 1368, it bought its freedom and voluntarily entrance stands carnival), Frühlingsmesse (May),
placed itself under the protection of the this statue of the Internationales Zeltmusikfest
Habsburgs. Marshal Vauban fortified the town pensive Aristotle. Münsterplatz (Jun), Weintage (Jun), Weinkost
in the 17th century, when Freiburg briefly The picturesque square at the foot (Jun), Herbstmesse (Oct),
Umwelt-Film-Festival (Oct).
belonged to France. Since 1805 it has been of the cathedral, lined by houses ∑ freiburg.de
part of Baden. Situated between Kaiserstuhl of various periods, from Gothic to
Rococo, is still used for markets.
and Feldberg, it is a natural gateway to the Transport
southern Schwarzwald (Black Forest). £
This former Jesuit
church belongs to the
university complex.
Tourist
information
R A THA US– K A I S E R – J O S E P H – S T R A S S E
PL A TZ

0 metres 50 R A T H A U S G A S S E
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Railway
station

. Bächle
From the Middle Ages, fast-
flowing canals have been
B E R T O L D S T R A S S E
MÜNSTER– running along the streets,
PL A TZ draining excess surface
waters, and providing the
water needed to extinguish
Fischerau the frequent fires.
Fischerau and, par allel
to it, Gerberau are pictur­
S C H U S T E R S T R A S S E
esque streets in the old
town, running along the
Gewerbebach stream.
Key S A L Z S T R A S S E
Suggested route
BertoldsbrunnenBertoldsbrunnen
(Bertold’s fountain) stands (Bertold’s fountain) stands
at the intersection of at the intersection of
Bertholdstraße and Kaiser­ Bertholdstraße and Kaiser- Augustiner . Münster – the Main Altar
Joseph­Straße, known as “Kajo”.Joseph-Straße, known as “Kajo”. Museum The cathedral, which started around 1200 as
a Romanesque basilica, was completed by
1513 in the French Gothic style. Inside is the
Martinstor original main altar by Hans Baldung Grien.
St Martin’s Gate was part . Kaufhaus
of the 13th­century town Completed in 1520, with ground-floor arcades and richly
fortifications. Its present adorned gables, the Kaufhaus (literally buying house) was
appearance is the result of used by local merchants for meetings, conferences and
work carried out in 1900. lively festivities.
An example of the beautiful stained glass windows in Freiburg im Breisgau’s Münster For hotels and restaurants in this area see pp497–8 and pp522–4

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