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.
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(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
Sport and wellness
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.
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(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
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 7300Titisee – 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.