Added: 06/14/2006 |
Enjoy Freiburg Travels TodayNestled in the Black Forest in the vicinity of Switzerland and France, Freiburg is spread over an area of 17 km from north to south and 20 km from east to west, covering nearly 15,000 hectares. The Rhine is just two miles ways for the western limit of the city. Its population has increased from 195,000 in 1994 to 214,000 as of 2005. Freiburg is also ranked with the most popular university towns in the country, with the student population of over 24,000.
The most colorful building housed in the city is the Kaufhaus, the Gothic structure whose facade is decorated with the statues of emperors of the Habsburg dynasty, all of them have visited the city during his reign. It is located in Munsterplatz, along with other renowned attractions frequented by tourists during their Freiburg travel. One of such sights, Augustiner Museum can be found in the former monastery of the Order of St. Augustine and contains one of the finest collections of art found in Germany, including religious art of over 1,000 years. The best works in the collection include the Snow Miracle by Mathias Grunewald and Hans Baldung Grien's works. There is also an extensive collection of Art Nouveau glass objects and late Gothic wooden sculpture.
While enjoying your Freiburg travel, don't miss the opportunity to visit Freiburg Cathedral, one of the greatest samples of Gothic art in Germany. On entering by the south door, visitors will be offered a view of the early XVI century sculpture of the adoration of the Christ Child by the Magi. At the end of the aisle is a beautiful XIII century statue of the Virgin with two adorning angels. Resting against the Renaissance pillar is a XVI century pulpit with stairs winding around the column.
Among other noteworthy quarters of the city is the Wiehre to the South, famous for its sections: the Baroque Annakirche and the Neo-Romantic Johanneskirche nestled in the former center of the city. Also worth a visit is Neuburg to the North, with the old cemetery located amidst of turn of the century villas. The gravestones surrounding the Baroque Michaelskapelle convey a piece of Freiburg's history.
For those looking for exciting nightlife, Freiburg travel is primarily associated with the Konzerthaus. It hosts a number of great events ranging from pop concerts to classical music. In summertime large tents are raised to host the annual Zeltmusik Festival emphasizing jazz. In summer many chamber-music concerts also occur in the Kaufhaus. Freiburg also boasts a thriving club scene offering great fun and relaxation. Thus, visitors may consider Jazzhaus hosting jazz, folk, pop and blues shows by local, regional and international bands. Among those enjoying the widest popularity is Hausbrauerei Feierling, a brewpub with beer garden across the street. Alternatively, you can visit the Isle of Innisfree with live music and Cafe Brazil which has a tropical feel.
To make your Freiburg travels as pleasant as possible, the city offers a wide range of lodging options, from large Freiburg hostels to smaller and cozier inns, such as Zum Roten Boren, Rappen, Park Hotel Post and Colombi Hotel among others.
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