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Things to see in Freiburg im Breisgau (Germany): 116 places and when to go

Freiburg im Breisgau is a city in Germany with around 255,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 116 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (38), Hiking (22), Nature (21). The best known are Freiburg Minster, Augustiner Museum and Zähringen Castle. The best time to come is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Germany · 48.0004, 7.8699
Population
About 255,000
Places
116 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Food and drink (38) · Hiking (22) · Nature (21) · Mountains (19) · History (15) · Temples (7)
Best time
April to October and December.
Also possible
January to March and November.
Nearest airport
FRA Frankfurt am Main, 231 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Stübenwasen, at 1,389 m.

What to see in Freiburg im Breisgau

The places in and around Freiburg im Breisgau, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 92, by what you come to do:

When to go to Freiburg im Breisgau

The best time to visit Freiburg im Breisgau is April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible8:35
  2. FebPossible9:58
  3. MarPossible11:35
  4. AprBest time13:25
  5. MayBest time14:58
  6. JunBest time15:49
  7. JulBest time15:28
  8. AugBest time14:06
  9. SepBest time12:20
  10. OctBest time10:33
  11. NovPossible8:59
  12. DecBest time8:11

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11. In June, 111 of the 116 places are at their best.

When to go to Germany in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Freiburg im Breisgau

The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA, Frankfurt am Main), 231 km as the crow flies. How to get around Germany (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Germany, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Freiburg im Breisgau?

The best known: Freiburg Minster, Augustiner Museum, Zähringen Castle, Kandel, Historical Merchants' Hall. In all, 116 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Freiburg im Breisgau?

April to October and December; also possible: January to March and November. In June there are 15 h 49 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 11.

How do you get to Freiburg im Breisgau?

The nearest main airport is Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA), 231 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Freiburg im Breisgau as the destination and these 116 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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