Old Town Freiburg: A Tour of Two Towers from Rathaus Square

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Old Town Freiburg: A Tour of Two Towers from Rathaus Square

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Freiburg audio tour: Old Town Freiburg: A Tour of Two Towers from Rathaus Square
This is a 1mi walking tour
It takes an average of 75 mins to complete.
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About the Tour

Freiburg‘s unique and time-worn Old Town was thankfully restored after the terrible damages it took in the Second World War. However, some of the buildings you'll see today are the original, including its impressive cathedral and Germany‘s oldest restaurant, which has been around for over 900 years. On this walking tour, I‘ll introduce you to this charming and picturesque town, filled with ancient alleyways and architectural treasures.

Our walk through the Old Town starts at Rathausplatz, a square housing two of Freiburg‘s Town Halls. You‘ll pass Freiburg Cathedral (or Münster) which miraculously survived the war. From there, you‘ll stroll from one medieval tower, Martinstor (Martin‘s Gate), to the other town tower, Schwabentor. Along the way, I‘ll show you a part of town known as Little Venice, its many canals lined with cafes which give it a distinctive Mediterranean flair. You‘ll stroll through the beautiful restored and enchanting street, Konviktstrasse, before ending your walk at the Oberlindenbrunnen, a fountain next to a 300-year-old lime tree.

On this hour-long tour, you‘ll have a chance to:

  • Find out where in Freiburg Marie Antoinette stayed in 1770
  • Discover a stretch of the old medieval wall at Augustinerplatz
  • Climb to the top of the Münster to enjoy a view that extends to the Black Forest and France‘s Vosges
  • See Historisches Kaufhaus, a historical department store that dates back to 1520
  • Look for a crocodile in the Gewerbekanal and enjoy the charming canal-side restaurants
  • Stop at the oldest restaurant in Germany, Gasthaus Zum Roten Bären, which has been continuously serving customers since 1100
  • Take pictures of the blue wisteria plant that turns Konviktstrasse into a sea of purplish-blue
  • Walk through the medieval towers Martinstor and Schwabentor and discover their histories
  • Learn about culinary specialties that you shouldn‘t miss, including the Schäufele, a tasty pork dish

Grab your camera and join me on a walk you won‘t forget as we follow Freiburg‘s rich history through its storied streets.

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Tour Producer

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Jo Eckardt

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My name is Jo Eckardt. I studied literature, history, and social work - in Cologne and then in New York where I lived from 1984 to 2001. In 2001 I returned to Germany, settling in Berlin, my favorite city!

A few years later I started my own touring company called A Friend in Berlin (www.afriendinberlin.de). There is so much to see and experience in Berlin: the obvious highlights and landmarks, reminders of Berlin's complicated past, but also lots of surprises such as the many parks and canals, beer gardens, and amazing restaurants at reasonable prices. What I love most though are the stories behind the landmarks - when history becomes alive.

I also love traveling in other cities and regions, especially in historic towns, and I've created several VoiceMap tours to share my passion with you. Check out all my tours! I also write books, mostly in German, but some are in English too (under the name Jo Thun).

Preview Location

Location 7

Fischbrunnen

The Fischbrunnen, the fish fountain, is one of the prettiest fountains in Freiburg. Walk towards it and come to a stop.

The fountain was used for drinking water, and it was originally located at the fish market. However, the fountain was moved from its original location in ... Read More
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Major Landmarks

  • Rathausplatz

  • Altes Rathaus - Stadt Freiburg im Breisgau

  • Neues Rathaus - Stadt Freiburg i. Br.

  • St. Martin

  • Haus zum Walfisch

  • Basler Hof

  • Kornhaus

  • Fischbrunnen

  • Freiburg Cathedral

  • Münsterbauhütte

  • Alte Wache Freiburg - Haus der badischen Weine

  • Museum für Stadtgeschichte

  • Historical Merchants' Hall

  • Haus zum Ritter

  • Georgsbrunnen

  • Markthalle

  • Martin's Gate

  • Gerberau

  • Fischerau

  • Museum Natur und Mensch

  • Augustinerplatz

  • Krokodil im Kanal Freiburg

  • Goldschmiede in der Oelmühle

  • Schwabentor

  • Konviktstraße

  • Gasthaus Zum Roten Bären

  • Oberlindenbrunnen

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Route Overview

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  1. Start location
    Rathauspl. 2-4, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
  2. Total distance
    2km
  3. Final location
    Altstadt, 79098 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
  4. Distance back to start location
    410.96m

Directions to Starting Point

The tour begins on historic Rathausplatz, right in front of the tourist information. This is about 10 minutes walking from the main train station.

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Places to stop along the way

This tour takes about one hour, but you could easily extend it by visiting the Münster, climbing its spire, visiting a few museums, stopping for a snack or drink, and finish by taking the funicular up to Schlossberg for a beautiful view of the town, the Black Forest, and France.

Best time of day

During daytime when the church and museums are open

Precautions

Freiburg is a very safe city. As always, be careful when meeting traffic, particularly looking out for cyclists. Also, be aware that you will be walking mostly on cobble stones so wear comfortable shoes!

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