Observing Freiburg
The classical City Walk
We invite you to participate in our classical sightseeing walk through Freiburg. You will stroll with us along our
famous brooks to visit Freiburg's old town centre with its significant town houses, numerous fountains and beautiful
city gates until we reach the impressive Freiburg cathedral, for sure one of the highlights of each guided tour. Here,
located directly around the cathedral, every morning you will find Freiburg's marvellous colourful market, where friendly
market women sell their products. Without exaggerating Freiburg is a city that wants to be discovered and experienced and
we will assist you in doing so.
Please note:
- no guided tours in the Cathedral on Sunday morning and Public Holidays and after 5 pm
- guided tours are available in German - English - French - Spanish
- duration: 1,5 hrs to 2 hrs
Guided tour of Freiburg's Cathedral
The Heavenly City of Jerusalem on Earth
The medieval Freiburg Cathedral is one of the most spectacular monuments of its time and can be considered as one of the
highlights when visiting Freiburg. We will guide you through the cathedral and make you familiar with interesting altars
and marvellous glass paintings. You have the choice to combine your tour of the cathedral with a visit to the ambulatory,
famous for its rich decor of altars and stained glass windows.
Please note:
- Additional cost for the visit of the ambulatory
- A visit of the cathedral might not be possible on specific days
- guided tours are available in German - English - French-Spanish
- Duration: 2 hrs including the ambulatory.
Stories in glass
Freiburg Cathedral and its stained glass windows.
The force and effect of those marvellous stained glass windows of the medieval period can still be perceived and
understood when visiting the Cathedral nowadays.
You will get to know exciting legends, hear about "beautiful women" and medieval symbols, which together will provide
you with a broader understanding of medieval ideas and the spirituality .of the former inhabitants of the city.
We would be pleased if you joined us for this fantastic discovery walk.
Please note:
- A visit of the cathedral might not be possible on specific days
- guided tours are available in German - English - French-Spanish
- Duration: 2 hrs
- You might want to bring your binoculars
The Porch of Freiburg's Cathedral
Worthwhile visiting is the well-preserved figures' world in the porch of the Cathedral. We will help you to understand
which impact this fantastic part of the Cathedral had during the 13th/14th century and explain the significance of the
single figures. We invite you to discover this unique picture world with us.
Please note:
- guided tours are available in German - English - French - Spanish
- Duration: 1,5 hrs - 2 hrs
Augustiner Museum
We will guide you along numerous unique treasures kept in the museum, formerly known as the Augustiner-Eremiten Kloster
(Monastry). You will have the opportunity to see famous original gargoyles from the Cathedral of Freiburg, original
glass paintings of the ambulatory, numerous paintings of well known black forest artists and spectacular objects dated
back to the baroque and rococo age. You will not only observe and enhance your knowledge but you will also be able to
better understand interesting details, e.g.: how and in which way did former illuminators proceed with their paintings
or how does one of the oldest palm donkeys look like. The most precious art objects are to be seen in the treasury room.
Please note:
- guided tours are available in German - English - French (admission fee)
- Duration: 1,5 hrs - 2 hrs
- Mondays closed
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