What to do?

Freiburg with its charming Bächle (kerb-side water channels) and its interesting surrounding landscapes offers different possibilities for each taste during all seasons. At the time of our conference, the weather might already be spring-like (i.e., warm and sunny) but could also still be winterish. The skiing season in the mountains usually lasts until Easter.

Tourist information: www.freiburg.de.

If you have any question do not hesitate to contact us: dagstat2013@imbi.uni-freiburg.de.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

(I) INDOOR

Freiburger Münster - Freiburg’s landmark cathedral.

On Thursday March, 21, there will be a short lecture on the cathedral's famous gate and its rich history - see Social program for further information.

Uniseum - History and traditions of the University of Freiburg.

A guided tour is offered during lunch break on Tuesday March, 19 and Thursday March, 21 - see Social program for further information.

Museums – Archaeological and historical artefacts, masterpieces of different epochs and more.

A visit of the museum of city history is particularly recommended; the museum presents treasures from the 900 year-long history of Freiburg.

Special exhibitions near Freiburg  (to be reached by train):

• Marc Chagall - Poesie & Traum (Kunsthalle Messmer, Riegel am Kaiserstuhl)
• Ferdinand Hodler (Fondation Beyerler, Basel-Riehen, CH)
• MATTA. Fiktionen  (Museum Frieder Burda, Baden-Baden)

Events/Concerts/Tradeshows

• Messe Freiburg and Rothaus-Arena 

• Konzerthaus Freiburg

• Jazz-Haus Freiburg

• Theater Freiburg

• Wallgraben-Theater

• Galli-Theater Freiburg

Sport and wellness

• Indoor public pools

• Keidel Mineral Thermal Bath in Freiburg – public pool, sauna, etc.
  To be reached with tram S3 from Bertoldsbrunnen to Munzinger Straße (last stop) and further with bus 35E via St. Georgen.

• Badeparadies Schwarzwald in Titisee-Neustadt – public pool, sauna, indoor slide facilities, etc.
  To be reached by train which leaves every half hour from Freiburg main station.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

(II) OUTDOOR

Destinations for walks and tours in and around Freiburg

In addition to the old city center, there are some additional places of interest. Here are some examples:

• Münster market (open from Monday to Saturday 8-13) located around the Freiburger Münster where farmers offer their products

• Old cemetery

• Schlossberg with the remains of the old fortress and look-out 

• Parks in Freiburg: Stadtgarten,  Seepark,  Eschholzpark

• Mundenhof - zoological garden with free entrance, best reached by bike

Excursions into nature: skiing, hiking, biking, ...

Depending on weather conditions different excursions might be possible.

Hexental – a lovely valley at the edge of Freiburg

• A nice place for hiking and biking.

• Example: hiking tour around Schönberg.

• To be reached with tram S3 from Bertoldsbrunnen to Vauban (last stop).

Schwarzwald – Black Forest

• there are plenty of possibilities to be discovered: skiing, hiking, walking ...

• Schauinsland – Freiburg’s 'house mountain'.
  To be reached with tram S2 from Bertoldsbrunnen to Günterstal (last stop) and further with bus 21 to the Talstation (valley station) of the Schauinslandbahn, a cable car that brings you to the peak.

• Feldberg – highest mountain of the Black forest with ski area.
  To be reached with train from main station to Titisee and further with bus 7300

• Titisee – small village located at a lovely lake; it provides nice opportunity to walk around the lake.
  To be reached with train from main station (every half hour)

Kaiserstuhl – an old volcanic area west of Freiburg

• Especially in spring, the Kaiserstuhl is a good place for hiking or biking tours.

• It is one of the best wine areas in Germany and offers several possibilities for wine tasting, e.g., Kaiserstühler Winzergenossenschaft Ihringen.

• Moreover, it is known for its specific fauna and flora: e.g., in March you may already find the endangered Pulsatilla vulgaris (Küchenschelle).

• Tips for tours whether hiking or biking can be found here.

• It can be reached with the Breisgau S-Bahn from Freiburg main station to Breisach; train stops on the route giving access are, e.g., Wasenweiler and Ihringen, small villages at the edge of the Kaiserstuhl.