Freiburg im Breisgau Travel Forum

My husband and I are arriving in Germany in late September. We are trying to find the cheapest way to get from Munich or Frankfurt (which ever is cheaper) to Freiburg. Originally we were looking at taking a train, but it seems to be quite costly. Is it really as expensive as it looks online? Is it cheaper to buy tickets when we are in Germany? Is is cheaper to take a bus, if a bus even runs to Freiburg? Sorry for all the questions, I have just been on the internet for a long time searching. Thank you all for your time.
ps... we are planning on traveling from Germany to Switzerland, then staying with family for about a month, then traveling onwards to France and Spain. Would a rail-pass be worth the cost?

Hi:

We are planning to visit switzerland and southern germany in early september. In a past visit to southern france the field and vineyard burning was terrible. My wife has asthma so it is more than a inconvenience. I am wondering what the Freiburg situation is for field / vineyard burning in september. I know it cannot be ruled out, but is it common, continuous, smokey conditions in general at that time of the year. Surrounding areas the same?
thanks in advance for any info.
Bob

Hello there! I'm accompanying my boyfriend on a business trip to Freiburg next month. We have plans for the weekends (Munich, then Zurich) but during the week I'll be on my own all day and pretty much every evening since my boyfriend will be working and networking Mon-Fri.

I've never been to Europe before and I'm very excited, but I don't know much about Freiburg (I'd never heard of it before, to be honest) or how to keep busy all week. Are there tour group companies in the area? Cities nearby that would be easy for a non-German speaking person to get to (and safely back from)? I'd rather find a few day long tour group to join than go out and about alone (I imagine it will get pretty lonely by the end of the week), but since I probably will be alone, any tips in general for what to do?

Thanks!

Hi it´s my first time in Germany !!! I am worried because it is the first time I travel to Freiburg and I want to know where to take the street tram number 1 to go to oberliden...
Thank you very much !!!!

Hi,

I’m travelling to Germany for vacation and would like to know if there’s any way that I can take the river instead of the road or train from Frankfurt to Freiburg. Any tips would be much appreciated.

Thanks
Faaro

Can anyone give me details on how to get to Freiburg from Strasbourg, please? Which specific trains should I take and how much would it cost? How long is the travel time? and how often do the trains come? Moreover, what is the cheapest way to get there? Thanks a lot

Hi.
I' am plannig a short trip for the"end of the year" by car from Genoa in Italy.
We are looking for a nice and funny location for this short holiday.
We love to go for discos and clubs.
Is a good period to visit Freiburg or is it an empty city for holidays?

Hi,
I will visit Freiburg in the 1st week of Dec. for 4 days. I read about this Hand made jam place in the black forest, and I want to know how to reach it and how far is it from Freiburg or any information about it.
the address is Konfitürenmanufaktur, Alfred Faller GmbH, Seeweg 3• 79694 Utzenfeld/Schwarzwald.
one more question, does anyone know a cheese factory in this area? I love visiting factories and buying products fresh from the factory :)
what is the best place to have black forest cake without alcohol ? I think its called 'econo' right ?
Thanx :)

I'm a New Zealander, travelling to visit family in Waldkirch, in September. We're planning a cycle trip, and also the family have no car, so I need to hire a bicycle for about 3 weeks. The type of bike I'm looking for needs to be suitable for touring (with lots of low gears, and carrier for panniers, mudguards, and reasonable quality gearing and brakes, and lightweight frame), as well as suitable for shorter trips around town. I'd be grateful if anyone could advise me of places to hire a bike, either in Waldkirch or in Freiburg. I've tried looking on Google but have had no luck.

Alternatively I could buy a bike if there are second-hand sales of good quality bikes. My family could then re-sell after I leave.

Many thanks
Ruth

I am an Indian visiting freiburg for the first time landing at frankfurt airport. Is there a direct bus from the airport to frieburg and how much does it cost and timings please/website if it is there.
Thanks
Aruna

Could you please give me a list of small exclusive jewelry shops in Freiburg with contact details.

Thank you

anne malson

I wish to know are we allowed to carry luggage on te ICE train from Franfurt to Freiburg

Hello everyone!
I will arrive in Freiburg at about 3am at the bus station and I need to get to Max Planck Institute. Does anyone have any idea how to get there. Is there a bus, or how much will cost to get there by taxi?
Thanks in advance...Djotaya

Hi everyone!

I've 2 questions about lockers:
How long is it possible to store luggage in the the luggage lockers in the Freiburg Hauptbahnhof?

What is the limit to the luggage size?

I appreciate your help! Thanks!

Hi, any good idea where to shop in Freiburg? Do you have retail shops like Zara and Mango around? When will the end of season sale be? Please advice thank you... heheh

Hi I was wondering if anyone would be driving from frankfurt to freiburg 22.06.07 or returning Freiburg to frankfurt 24.06.07 and would like to share petrol costs?

We are a group of Mountain Bike enthusiasts on a business trip to Freiburg from
17th – 20th May

We are planning to extend the trip to enjoy a Mountain Bike trail or two in the surrounding area.
and will be returning to the UK from Basil by train on the 23rd May.

Can anyone offer advice on good trails, Mountain Bike Hire, and Youth Hostel type stopover accommodation on route to Basil.

Many Thanks in advance

We will be driving from Munich to Koln in one day. I wanted to know if we drive through the Black Forest (North of Freiburg) if we would get to see any of the beauty that is the Black Forest? I know it will increase our drive time by a few hours, but we don't want to miss any of the beautiful things Germany has to offer.

We will be traveling from Basel to Koln in one day.
The travel time is about 4 hours. Since we will have extra time, I am proposing traveling thru the country side.
My proposed route is Basel – Freiburg- Trieburg – Freudenstadt –Baden-Baden – Heidelburg – Koln. Much of this will be just a driving route, but what interesting things will be along the way?
Or would there be any changes in the route? I figured this route would take about 8 hours or so.

Hello,woule you kindly advice me if i can go by bus from Strasbourg to Freiburg ? Is it cheaper than by train ?
Thank you in for your advice.

Could you tell me if there is a regulat flea market in Freiburg?

Hello. I am just asking about the Youth Hostel in Freiburg if it is safe and is it government funded building for poor people? Thank you

Hello. I am just asking about the Youth Hostel in Freiburg if it is safe and is it government funded building for poor people? Thank you

Hello,
I will be traveling on business to Todtnau late September. I am noticing that is a small Black Forest village near Freiburg. I will be arriving by air in Zürich and ground transportation will be arranged for me and the other job partners. After the business trip is over I am planning to fly out of Basel to Amsterdam (by EasyJet) to visit some friends.
My question: How far is Todtnau from Basel and what is the best way to get to Basel Int'l. airport (from Todtnau)? (Bus or train). Would it be via Freiburg or via Zell(Wiesental?
Thanks in advance for your help.

I'm taking a trip to Germany in about two weeks (and am waiting until now to plan...) Anyways, my original plan had been to go from Frankfurt (where my flight gets in) to HEidelberg, spend the night there, and then spend the next day in the Black Forest. Now I'm sort of leaning towards spending the night in Freiberg, though. Does anyone have any advice for spending longer in Heidelberg or Freiberg? Also, I have a Euro Youth Railpass, so are there trains into Freiberg that I can use my pass on? If not, what other way is there for me to get to Freiberg? Thanks for any help!

Hey Everybody. I am going to be going on an exchange to the University of Freiburg for the entire year (fall and summer session i.e oct 06-aug07) I have been looking around at many sites to find a nice appartment and it is a very hard task indeed. From my understanding with the exchange program that I am with, I cannot live in a dorm so I am looking for a nice 1 room apartment. I've looked at most of the sites that are mentioned on the freiburg university website but I just wanted to know if anybody knew of anything else? Cost also isn't a big issue (although the currency exchange from the canadian dollar to the euro sucks lol). Thanks.

I would imagine that most pubs will be showing the World Cup in Freiburg. But would appreciate any tips for the best ones which will have a good viewing experience - decent sized TV, atmosphere, good beer etc. Prost and 'Come on England!' (and Germany as well...)

We want to go from Zurich to Freiburg on a Saturday, by train, then return on a weekday. Any advice on how to do this inexpensively? Would consider a bus.
Many Thanks

I have never been to Freiburg and would like to find a studio apartment for the summer. Could anyone advise me on rental agencies or referrals for a reasonable summer rental (June 10 - August 30).

Friends,

Does anyone from Freiburg know the name of the small restaurant / kneipe that the arrow in <A HREF="http://www.europeancuisines.com/WhatsItsName.jpg">this picture</A> is pointing to?

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The street is Universitaetsstrasse, looking toward Bertholdstrasse -- the Rathausplatz would be directly behind you if you were standing where this picture was taken.

My husband and I have eaten / drunk there once or twice, and it's driving me crazy that I can't recall its name.

Thanks in advance for your help!

All the best -- Diane