Freiburg: The Don'ts of Visiting Freiburg, Germany

[@KurthTobias]

Freiburg has also another big park that isn't in the city center called Seepark. It's a nice park around a lake offering recreational activities for all ages, with its swimming lake, restaurants, playgrounds and miniature golf.

[@patricianilsen4021]

Thank you for mentioning Seepark and the swimming. My family is from Sulzburg, and my uncle and tante settled here in Freiburg. The beer garden had a delicious onion pizza, and the market around the cathedral has the best wurst vendors….there is great music, the shops are lovely too. The cathedral clock fascinated me as a child. My tante has long passed, but when we last visited and then traveled to other family in Switzerland, the train to Frankfurt airport made a stop here, and there was my aunt, with a Freiburg tote full of chocolates and fruit for our journey. I’m so glad to see this city get the attention it deserves.

[@KurthTobias]

@@patricianilsen4021 @Patricia Nilsen Yeah the wurst vendors are great. The onions you can get to your wurst is something I miss then I'm not in the area. The wurst vending is a big thing, so big that the vendors are obligated to rotate their selling spots at the Münster Market on a weekly basis so no vendor has an advantage over the others

[@jonjon3829]

i don't recommend this place, lots of old folks running around naked.

[@Manualiga]

@@jonjon3829 Yes! Thats a very great Place, however you will be in Freiburg, visit the seepark. Wonderful sea, sometime the are open air events, you can do a lot of Sport activities, swimming and relax.

[@jonjon3829]

@@Manualiga why would I want to go there to see naked old people?

[@jennischneider7343]

Being a university city, it is super easy to navigate for English speakers. The buses and trams are convenient too

[@richardlawrencesmith]

I went to Freiburg in 2018, to the Christmas market, I'm returning this December, with my sister, who is treating me for my 60th Birthday, to visit the Christmas market again. It is a wonderful place to visit.

[@brigittelacour5055]

Freiburg is twin city with my now town Besançon. I'm originally from Belfort and Freiburg was the nearest German town to us. I really enjoy this town, lots of history, welcoming people, lot of youth due to the university. Lots of restaurants, bars, people there take the time to live, to enjoy! It's an ecological town too. And Europa park, the famous, entertainment park is not far away.

[@wissenistmacht8930]

@@brigittelacour5055 uh nice Besancon is on my list, belfort too

[@tylermitchell7679]

I studied here in 2019. It was such a beautiful city. It’s very close to Colmar and Triberg which has the world’s largest cuckoo clock and beautiful waterfalls

[@1andriks]

Not only the largest cuckoo clock, but nearby they have also the oldest one owned by a family.

[@philippegisie5345]

…in Colmar : the birth house from Mr.Bartholdi , 🗽 Lady Liberty’s architect (see the museum Bartholdi) 🗽

[@cernejr]

I worked there in summer 1992 - I loved it. Both the city and the nearby nature and small towns/villages.

[@moritz_v4123]

Hey Wolter, I actually live in Freiburg and I am very happy about your nice video. For your next visit to Freiburg, I can highly recommend the “Feierling“ beer garden, which sells their home-brewed beer from next door.

[@Nils6699]

This! Best beer you can get in Freiburg imo. :)

[@se.real.kiliong]

I am from the area around Freiburg as well and I wanted to recommend the same place... But I think they were there before, because the scene at 5:55, the Bierzeltgarnitur and the gravel ground only match with the outside area of the Feierling...

[@jonasl.1403]

Yesss!!! Don't forget to drink a Feierling "Inselhopf" beer, you don't have to drink that shitty Ganter beer 🍻

[@Nils6699]

@@jonasl.1403 Ganter is still very good Beer imo. I went to the brewery tour there once and i was able to taste test their fresh unfiltered export and it was even better than the Inselhopf ^^

[@jonasl.1403]

@@Nils6699 It's a matter of taste! Many people love the Rothaus, others prefer the Waldhaus. If you are looking for a good Pils I prefer the Alpirsbacher. Have you already tried the Hieronymus from Schmieheim?

[@KnowoneHFRC]

Thanks for this video. I'm learning some German now and planning to spend about 2 weeks around that area in September. This place looks like exactly what I am looking for as I don't like big cities and I'm looking to dive headfirst into the local culture

[@max.power89]

I hope you have a nice stay in Freiburg and the surrounding area in September. I live 40 minutes south of Freiburg in the Black Forest. It really is a beautiful city, and other beautiful cities such as Colmar in France and Basel in Switzerland are not far away, as already mentioned in the video. And the Black Forest is a little natural paradise ;)

[@retikulum]

0:20 this pinkish building here, Hotel Bären, is btw. the oldest restaurant in Germany. Greetings from Freiburg 😅

[@anak6379]

This city is a jewel...the whole family loves spending time over there...very charmant, many things to do...a city with flair!

[@PoisonelleMisty4311]

Great insights on Freiburg! Visiting lesser-known gems like this adds a unique touch to travel experiences. The local vibe, architecture, and outdoor activities make it a hidden treasure. Thanks for sharing your valuable tips and don'ts!

[@meganc2970]

Thank you for this video! I’m going to Freiburg (and a bunch of other cities in Germany) in a few weeks. It’s my first international holiday in nearly 10 years so I’ve been pretty nervous about it but your videos have helped me prepare and feel a bit more confident 😊.

[@woltersworld]

Awesome! Have fun!!!

[@heavyherti8892]

Take care! There are dangerous "Bächle". If you step into it you'll have to marry a Freiburger😉😄

[@HYPERHYPERqbe]

@@heavyherti8892 but only a real "Bobbele" ;) :D

[@hl_j8182]

@@HYPERHYPERqbe ja wohl 😂

[@hl_j8182]

Hi Megan, I’m Hannah and from Freiburg. If you want I could show you some nice places I’m Freiburg, when you are coming here

[@cornfedlife]

Freiburg is AMAZING! I went while visiting friends from nearby little Gundelfingen and we loved it! Also, we were informed of a local legend which states that if you fall in one of those waterways you mentioned, you will marry a girl from Frieburg. 😁 Oh... and I also bought the Frieburg soccer jersey as well. 😎

[@lilbenny2861]

gundelfingen lowkey better than freiburg ;)

[@cornfedlife]

@@lilbenny2861 definitely a cool town as well!

[@godzillasvater2285]

My little Gundelfingen. So sad I moved away from it after a few years there. I hope to move back sometime.

[@lorinaseweis760]

Thank you very much for highlighting my wonderful hometown. For me the most beautyful city in the world. Nice to see that other people love Freiburg as well.

[@max.power89]

Definitely one of the most beautiful in Germany

[@typischandy5002]

This is so cool. I am from Freiburg and I am actually living downtown. So great to see you recommend my home in such a happy and informative way. If anybody wants to met up for a coffee and a chat I'd be happy to meet and recommend different places :) Safe travel to all of you guys

[@mrtdk8]

Hi Andy - I’m visiting in a few weeks and want to watch some World Cup games on TV. What are the best places to catch the games?

[@michaelalockrose2354]

Lovely video about my birthplace (next to the Dreisam. no less), I used to busk on the streets of Freiburg and the crowds were brilliant. I've been in England for the past 26 years, but my family still lives south of Freiburg in the Black Forest. Coming back there is always a treat and it changes all the time, too!

[@scottlindsly]

Splendid overview of a very charming town I heretofore hadn't looked into...now it's added to our list, which has become VERY long (think we'll have to become expats for awhile) in large part due to your outstanding videos! Thanks Mark (& Jocelyn)...you've enriched our upcoming travels in so many helpful ways!!

[@daselsor]

I understand what you say about Freiburg. Had a conference in Frankfurt, then spent a couple days in Koblenz sort of touring around, saw Burg Eltz. Then visited Freiburg, as my direct ancestor from Europe emigrated from there in the 1600s and his parents are buried in the Old Cemetery. Intended to travel on to Munich, but sort of fell in love with the place and stayed for a week.

[@freddy1580]

So cool to see people enjoying Freiburg when it’s your Home town

[@rilke3266]

Thank you so much. I'll be studying in Freiburg next spring and can't wait to be there!

[@GrowingUpWithoutBorders]

Cool! I didn't realize this was Jocelyn's favorite city in Germany. We've been staying close by and heading over today to check it out!

[@jkinnear81]

This looks like my type of place. Great hiking around, beautiful architecture, not over run with foreign tourists, terraces to enjoy a frosty beer.🍺😋 Yes please. All I know so far about Germany is Cologne because of a work conference I had about a dozen years ago. I definitely plan to correct that.

[@fabricofdreams.]

Freiburg is definitely worth visiting! I've been living here for a year now and I wouldn't want to miss it anymore ❤️ it's really the best city I could've moved to

[@xsh0ked9]

Hello everyone, I would like to mention that from 4:48 is not the old town hall, which looks old, but the right red building has been the old town hall. The town hall what supposedly looks old - is the new town hall. Is a bit confusing, but I can say that with certainty, because I grew up and live in this city. It's nice that you are interested in my hometown. Best regards from Freiburg.

[@valkyr8]

Freiburg is awesome! I went there on my first trip to Germany and just loved it and all of the other small towns that we visited.

[@KurthTobias]

Don't forget that you can go up the clock tower of the Freiburger Münster. There is a little side entrence on the right side of the Münster that you can easily miss. It cost a few euros but the view is nice and you can even see the old clockwork. Visit of the Tower: Tuesday to Saturday 11.00 am - 4.00 pm Sunday: 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm Tickets: Adults 5 Euro Children, Adolescents (8-17 years) 3 Euro. Children up to 7 years free of charge. Accessibility: There is no elevator and the upper staircase leading to the top viewing platform is a bit slim.

[@hr_hutzelbutz]

Love the video! 10/10 Greetings from Freiburg.

[@jancatperson8329]

I just found your channel and subscribed. This video in particular caught my attention. My German ancestors were from this part of Germany, and seeing the city where some of them lived and most likely visited during their lives was awesome. If I ever make it to Germany, this will be the first place I go.

[@Craftybierfrau]

Moved here 1.5years ago and absolutely love it

[@wintom778]

This is the best promotional film about the city of Freiburg and the surrounding area that I have seen ever. Don't forget to climb the cathedral tower. To visit the tower keeper or to book a guided tour of the minster workshop (Münsterbauhütten Tours bookings in the minster shop). There is good beer in the Feierling beer garden and international food in the market hall. Great video.

[@tostbroti]

i just love this video :) my family and I regularly visit Freiburg and I am even moving there, it really is the most beautiful and relaxed city I've ever been to. also, his tips and suggestions about Freiburg are vey accurate!

[@mellisandlovu7026]

I live in Freiburg and l love it so much . The people are very friendly. Great video !

[@ghw1331]

Hi Mark, as a German from Düsseldorf, who has lived in Koeln, Hamburg, Berlin, Munich and Stuttgart, I went to Quedlinburg / Sachsen Anhalt for the first time in my life because of your video. It is really beautiful and the people are so much more direct and friendly than in western Germany. Just the food was horrible all over, you cannot find a good steak or a good Italian, it’s best to stick to Greek / Chinese restaurants 😀

[@woltersworld]

Glad I could get you out exploring more 😀

[@sheastadium2008]

@@woltersworld Are you in Germany rn Walter?

[@srivarshiniupadhya9508]

Flying there early October to attend the university of freiburg! This video is a great guide of what to expect, thanks!

[@TMD3453]

The cathedral is gorgeous! Thanks

[@libellle]

Freiburg is the closest bigger German city to me, so we go there as a family quite frequently. It's really a lovely city, this is a nice overview. Also yeah Basel is quite close and just as nice, it made me happy you mentioned it, as I'm even more familiar with it lol

[@hzlwrbrhm2783]

Stayed in Freiburg for 10 days many years ago. Fell in love with Freiburg.

[@elzeyd8962]

I, as a Freiburger, really enjoyed this video

[@nabun111]

I'm living here and I love the city. we have 3 lakes inside the city where you can swim during the summer. Great restaurants with a lot of vegan and vegetarian food. and from the centre to the hiking tracks in the black forest it's just a 10 minute walk. visit the market hall, where you can get food from all over the world and don't forget to visit our crocodile ;)

[@lonnychen2466]

Your attitude is contagious. Thank you sir!

[@RichardGreer88]

I lived here for a year in college and had an amazing experience. It's a lovely town that I have to visit again. I miss the lifestyle of being in Freiburg.

[@woltersworld]

Its such a great city. Thats cool you got to spend a year there

[@sandramulchahey8268]

Looks like a wonderful place to visit.

[@racsoleerf124]

To you, a map looks like a checklist! Happy travels!

[@woltersworld]

So many great places out there

[@christophhugle3949]

Also dont forget to check out other parts of town. The nice thing about Freiburg is that every neighborhood has its gems. Especially Wiehre, Vauban, Herdern are great for strolls.

[@harrymalfoy7854]

I live in Freiburg and I can only say that you are so right. Freiburg is beautiful. But you forgot to mention something. Because of the whole thing that so many universities are here there are actually a lot of cool things. For example: when you are under the age of 25 you can go into the museums owned by the city for free. Which is great. So maybe a tip for your next trip? Museums are free for people under the age of 25.

[@CPHEALTHYM3DCP]

Museums are free for everyone or do you have to be european/german? Under 25 ofcourse. thanks

[@harrymalfoy7854]

@@CPHEALTHYM3DCP no you don't have to be European. It's free for everyone from everywhere when they are under the age of 25.

[@kitbirskovich1838]

I studied piano there in 1981-82. I lived in Kappel, just around the "corner" and up that little valley. Reichenbachstrasse. I visited again for a few days in 2003 (?) and was delighted to see the sheepherder was still there with his dog and sheep on the hillside into the Kappel valley. I was hoping to have liver & onions with spaetzle at Kappler Kreuz, but they were closed that day. The Schwarzwald above Kappel was very beautiful, with lots of quaint wooden signs telling which way at path junctions. Magical. Sundays early in the day many Freiburg folks would come in family units and lederhosen to hike. Do the bells in the Muenster tower still ring?

[@denisag973]

I’m glad you and your family enjoyed Freiburg

[@donjake7]

Cant believe that my beloved hometown is part of this great KZbin channel and - even better - that your kids have SC Freiburg jerseys 🤩

[@perasstuiterass]

A nice video, man, thanks for the job! Im a polishman who is living since 2 years near of Freiburg and I can confirm - it‘s an amazing place. The multiplicity of trees in the city just makes me happy. ;)

[@thepuplealigators9261]

now that you mention the multiplicity of trees :) Now i wanna keep my eyes open for the trees bc i live here since this year

[@Ellanl12]

Thank you for your video! Will visit this city as it’s so close to Basel! Plan to go there during the week, maybe they also have a nice xmas market too.

It's also a really popular mountainbike location.

[@roaldross8952]

Also nice is the Cheese Museum near Freiburg. It´s i think in Endingen, was there once to make original chees by my self.

[@Start.a.curvolution]

My mother was born in the near of Freiburg I’m Breisgau and I am just such a fan of this city

[@quaskasten860]

I study in Freiburg and it's a wonderful town with a lot of good places and retaurants to visit. The town is build very compact so you can reach most of the places in under 45 mins by walking and in under 30 by using the city railway. There are very nice spots for hiking and it's relatively close to switzerland and france. Definitely worth to visit!

[@andeeharry]

thanks for sharing, not heard of this place before.

[@HYPERHYPERqbe]

Lived in Freiburg, it's awesome! It's the biggest southern city in Germany ;) Public transportation in Freiburg is really good! Also you can just rent a bike (bicycle) and see different spots like this. Freiburg is really famous for all the amazing bike paths! (even a "bike-highway" at the Dreisam). You can also hang out at the Dreisam when it's very hot and cool off your feet in it (or beer).

[@CassieLopez]

I love seeing Freiburg on film -- it's so photogenic! Very nice video.

[@naderharoon2644]

I lived in this city of Freiburg for six years. It is a very beautiful and memorable city. After 18 years, all my thoughts and feelings are still there. I went there again last year, but I want to be there forever.

[@Alemannischbynature]

You also have to visit the Kaiserstuhl(Endingen,Bahlingen, Riegel)where wine is made ,soooo beautiful,30km away

[@em4steam896]

I hope to visit Freiburg next year! Another great video!

[@DS_Foodtime]

Hey it’s my third time here in Freiburg and I have to say here are lots of international tourists! Swiss, lots of French classes or hikers. And in the evening I only here Spanish so maybe something changed

[@siemdecleyn3198]

Definitely worth mentioning is the great cycling infrastructure!

[@eferodya9577]

Watching this after i've been there.

[@kenzeise]

you nailed it! Freiburg im Breisgau is the best part of Germany 🇩🇪 !! a beautiful village outside Freiburg is Pfaffenweiler. 💕🇩🇪💕🇩🇪💕

[@RoxRikSor]

You really need tto see tthe "Marktthalle" in the Freiburg town center. I't a big hall built into the old buildings where you can find all kinds of Food from endless contries! it's only a 5min walk from the "Bertoldsbrunnen" in the city ♥ Also I justt love the video even when there''s SO MUCH MORE to do in town.

[@dudelnudel21]

I live here and I love it. I could never leave, Freiburg is so special!

[@naseemverweyen2741]

😘🥰🌹🌹🌹Freiburg im Breisgau is thrid most beautiful City in the world. Real (german Badner) natives are very open hearts, kind to foreigners always ready to help anothers. Our daughter was born in this historical town. May God bless Germany and german nation.

[@tinobommelino3376]

The thing with foreign tourists has changed, since Freiburg was on the top 3 list of cities to visit on lonely planet, there has been a huge increase of tourists espeacially from Spain and the US.

[@dubai9933]

I spent many summers during my childhood there, it was mid 90s. I would love to go back. Love from Dubai

[@Eric-fx9xf]

Thanks again for taking the time to upload good informational videos. 👍

[@uncinarynin]

7:34 You mixed in a photo of Graz, Austria there! Thanks for writing about Freiburg. I grew up there, I like it. I always forget my hiking boots and it's wonderful to hike barefoot and cool one's toes in the little stream of water. Well actually wear whatever shoes you like, just no high heels, those are impractical on the old pavement. Just don't get run over by a tram or bike. For Schauinslandbahn you don't need a taxi, you can easily go there by tram and bus. Also there are good tickets on the RVF. What you didn't mention: It's a bicycle friendly city. When I'm there I do most of my trips by bike, it's by far the most healthy, practical and convenient way to explore the place, you can stop anywhere, you experience more along the way than in other modes of transport and they have nice bicycle routes. I'm sure there's a way for tourists to rent a bike as well.

[@patrickgrun3631]

Iam from a little town near freiburg. Dont forget visiting the brewery with beergarden Feierling. Best beer in the Black forest

[@biggim3265]

Lovely intro to our great city. Used to be my home too - made me a little homesick 🥴Check out Tittisee and St Blasien in the mountains too

[@VendorProduction]

Crazy, I saw your Videos about the USA. And I am about to visit the US next Summer. Never expected that you would even know my Hometown. Bist ein guter Kerl

[@Fan652w]

Freiburg is my favourite German city. The shots of trams at 9m 40s are of course at Freiburg not Strasbourg. When you arrive at Freiburg Hauptbahnhof by train DONT leave the station through the main building. Instead walk to the south (Basel) end of the platform and go up the escalators to the trams.

[@marcos-u6t]

International wise Freiburg is not visited as Berlin ,Hamburg ,Munich as you mentioned ,but there are a lot Tourists from the netherlands , Switzerland, Belgium or even Israel.A Lot of them are Camping in Kirchzarten 4km away from Freiburg !!! Very nice video of my beautiful Hometown ✌️

[@nixdukleinerkobold]

Hey i got this recommended because i live in Freiburg. Lovely Video

[@mattidurst6715]

I was born there and I'm there nearly every day and Im glad you like it

[@simonwhitehurst]

Great video. It's amazing how many people don't know the beauty of Freiburg and this regeon. Also, if you are here again with the kids, myself and my kids have a KZbin channel of things to do as a family in the Freiburg/Black Forest area.

[@priyamvadam4928]

sure thing !

[@kingdjoser3557]

Happy 39 years in Freiburg 😊✌️

[@dagmarszemeitzke]

The minstermarket is every morning from monday to saturday. Don't forget to try a long red sausage with onions on the minstermarket.

[@hl_j8182]

My hometown!😍 as a Real „Bobbele“ it’s nice to see such video

[@yvonnesmith8245]

Awesome video Mark! Thanks so much!

[@floraflorenz9983]

Hello :-D I life in Freiburg since... hmm... about 14 years :-) ... I say thanks a lot for the video, and tschüss from Freiburg

[@JamesDuffJim]

So we added Freiburg to our itinerary while in Germany based on your recommendation. We arrived there by train to a windy rain in the 40’s. No problem we will take the trams into downtown. It turns out the trams are on strike. Ok let’s take a cab. Can’t buy a cab. I think they may have been on strike too. We take a relatively quick walk into town in the rain. Not a horrible walk. Lots of interesting shops, beautiful churches, nice lunch and another wet walk back to the train. Lesson learned, always bring a rain coat and confirm the trams aren’t on strike.

[@ElPapaRomek--]

Hello its a very nice Video. i m living since 12 years in Freiburg after leaving Berlin. It s really nice to be here. When you have kids there is the Mundenhof , this is a little Kind of a Zoo and its fir free. And Don t miss the schau ins Land Tour . And with the train you can reach a lot of nice places like seas, mountain and history Place.

[@BanNana-w9q]

Good onya mate !!! and that's a ten out of ten ! from a local :) living in far away Sydney, Australia :(

[@Girl_on_a_Journey]

Freiburg is one of my favourite cities I have ever visited

[@jeanramey5490]

Thanks for the video, I live in Freiburg. Glad I was able to send your video to my family in the states. Being here 25 years and love my little city although it is getting crowded now. Lived in Berlin and Heidelberg. Heidelberg is nice, too. I like being able to go to Basel or France.

[@nfkdkfkfkdnnd9608]

I grew up in Freiburg for 19 years just modes to Manhattan and I am learning new stuff about my hometown

[@jensberlin3438]

Just moved to Freiburg from Berlin. Freiburg is rather similar to my hometown Mainz. Still, miss Berlin so much.

[@hansoettinger8586]

and not a single word about the famous 'BRATWURST' which is a must on the munster market, with onions, to be clear! 😀😀😀

[@StamfordBridge]

Thinking of having Strasbourg as a summer vacation base. Freiburg looks very close!!

[@prototyyppie]

Beautiful city with friendly people, greetings from Finland. I went in April a few years back and got sunburned because it was +30°C 😹 I also visited Basel, Switzerland while staying in Freiburg.

[@ian-titusmanta7399]

Verry nice seein my hometown in one of your videos:)).

[@vinithomasi]

great video man!

[@manuelrosch9270]

studied in Freiburg, stepped in a bächle, married a "Bobbele" which is slang for a local girl. It's true.

[@luisstransport]

Great video Mark

[@woltersworld]

Thank you

[@guenterhorst8962]

the schauinslandbahn is named like this because of the mountain schauinsland its a bit confusing but the mountain got its name from the view it gives and the train got its name because of the mountain

[@rebeccaherrmann1775]

Was born there and went back there for my studies :)

[@theoztreecrasher2647]

Lol! The Burper Bar in the Tower was the thing that floored me in Freiburg. Especially after the Cathedral's filigree tower and the market in the square! 😱🤢🙄