Freiburg im Breisgau

Grüß Gott in Freiburg | Welcome to Freiburg (Alemannic | English)

Why visit

Freiburg is Germany's sunniest, most relaxed major city, a near-perfect mix of medieval beauty, Black Forest gateway, and progressive eco-design. Climb the Münster tower for views, browse the daily farmers' market on Münsterplatz (sausages, asparagus, Pfännchen wine), and walk Schauinsland for Black Forest panoramas. Late spring through early autumn (May to October) is best, long days, wine festivals, and warm evenings on Augustinerplatz.

When to avoid

Watch your step, falling into a Bächle is local lore meaning you'll marry a Freiburger. Sundays everything closes (a German fact, not Freiburg-specific). The university crowd swells the city in semester. Book accommodation early during Weihnachtsmarkt (December) or Stadtfest. Summer heat waves can push past 35°C, this is the hottest pocket of Germany.

Plan Freiburg im Breisgau

Current conditions and the practical reference material that helps turn the saved places into a trip.

The next week in Freiburg im Breisgau

7-day forecast from Open-Meteo. UV badges flag days when sun protection matters (3 and above is moderate; 8 and above is risk territory for unprotected fair skin within 30 minutes).

Today

Overcast

36° / 23°

UV High

Wed

Overcast

33° / 21°

UV High

Thu

Overcast

28° / 19°

UV High

Fri

Partly cloudy

27° / 13°

UV High

Sat

Overcast

31° / 15°

UV High

Sun

Overcast

29° / 17°

UV High

Mon

Showers

26° / 17°

2.1 mm

UV Moderate

Climate

Summer (Jun-Sep)

Typical highs around 21°C, lows around 10°C.

Winter (Dec-Mar)

Typical highs around 3°C, lows around -3°C.

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Weather

22° / 12°

Typical high / low

4 mm rainfall this month

Daylight

14.4h

06:22 – 20:44local

Holidays coming up

Public holidays from Nager.Date.

Airports

closest BSL · 50 km

Getting around Freiburg im Breisgau

Public-transit operators within 8 km of the city center. Click through to each operator’s site for routes, fares, and tickets.

Local transit operators

Tuniberg Express VAGVectareRABRVSSWEG Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbHDB Regio AGSBB GmbH (Grenzverkehr)LEX

About Freiburg im Breisgau

Freiburg im Breisgau or simply Freiburg, is the fourth-largest city in the German state of Baden-Württemberg after Stuttgart, Mannheim and Karlsruhe. Its built-up area has a population of about 355,000 (2021), while the greater Freiburg metropolitan area ("Einzugsgebiet") has about 660,000 (2018).

Area: 153 km²
Mayor: Martin Horn
Airport codes: BSL, EAP, MLH

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