Place to visit
Freiburg Minster, Germany: what it is and when to go
Freiburg Minster is a roman-catholic cathedral in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (Münster Unserer Lieben Frau). Interests: Temples. The best time to visit is April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11. It has articles in 27 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Roman-catholic cathedral in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany · Temples
- Local name
- Münster Unserer Lieben Frau
- Where
- Germany · Münsterplatz 1, 79098, Freiburg im Breisgau
- Best time
- April to October and December.
- Nearest airport
- FRA Frankfurt am Main, 232 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00; PH,Su 13:00-19:30
- Website
- freiburgermuenster.info
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 47.99555, 7.85289
What it is and where
Freiburg Minster is a roman-catholic cathedral in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (Münster Unserer Lieben Frau). It has articles in 27 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Freiburg im Breisgau, where this site lists 116 more places to see, 1.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 47.99555, 7.85289; the nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 232 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the Temples places in Germany. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Freiburg Minster is April to October and December.
- JanPossible8:35
- FebPossible9:58
- MarPossible11:35
- AprBest time13:25
- MayBest time14:58
- JunBest time15:49
- JulBest time15:28
- AugBest time14:06
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:33
- NovPossible8:59
- DecBest time8:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Germany
To enter Germany there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Germany checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 110 police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Historical Merchants' HallBuilding in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany67 m
- Augustiner MuseumMuseum in Freiburg, Germany193 m
- Feierling BiergartenBrewery231 m
- SchwabentorHistoric city gate in Freiburg im Breisgau307 m
- MartinstorCity gate in Freiburg im Breisgau358 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Germany guide.
More in Germany: Temples
- Cologne Cathedral: Roman-Catholic cathedral in Cologne, Germany
- Aachen Cathedral: Roman-Catholic cathedral in Aachen, Germany
- Speyer Cathedral: cathedral in Speyer, Germany
- Berlin Cathedral: main lutheran church in Berlin
- Ulm Minster: Gothic church in Germany
- Frauenkirche, Dresden: Lutheran church in Dresden, Germany
Every Germany place under Temples, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Freiburg Minster?
It is a roman-catholic cathedral in Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (Münster Unserer Lieben Frau in the local language). It has articles in 27 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Germany: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Freiburg Minster?
April to October and December. In June there are 15 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11.
How do you get to Freiburg Minster?
The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 232 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Germany is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Germany map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Historical Merchants' Hall, Augustiner Museum, Feierling Biergarten. The rest is in the Germany guide.
Keep reading
- Freiburg im Breisgau116 places to see in and around Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany: Freiburg Minster, Augustiner Museum, Zähringen Castle. Best time: April to October and December.
- Temples1250 places for temples in Germany, from Cologne Cathedral to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to October and December. Each with its own season by altitude
- GermanyBefore travelling to Germany: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, entry only takes an ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Freiburg Minster on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.