When people think about learning German in Germany they often tend to consider the big cities first. There is no doubt that cities like Berlin and Hamburg are remarkable places and definitely worth a visit. But why not try something new and exchange a big cosmopolitan city for wonderful and unhurried Freiburg im Breisgau!
In this blog post we would like to give you an insight into this charming town on the edge of the beautiful Black Forest. We also want to give you 7 reasons why Freiburg is an ideal place for your next German language course. With around hours of sunshine every year, Freiburg is the sunniest city in Germany. Between and the city even held the national heat record of This delightful weather allows for all kinds of activities in and around the city.
You can go hiking in the Black Forest and enjoy this natural paradise whilst soaking up the sun. A tour of the city is also more fun when the weather is great.
Leave your umbrella at home and admire all wonderful sights this fantastic place has to offer! When exploring Freiburg you will quickly notice that there are marvellous historic buildings at every corner. There are several impressive sights that you should not miss during your visit of this historic town.
You can either visit the Schwabentor or the Martinstor. These are the two last remaining gates of the medieval town wall. If you go to the Rathausplatz town hall square you can marvel at the old and the new town hall. Both buildings are very unique and of real architectural value. The old town hall sticks out with its red colour. Built in for the artist Johann Christian Wentzinger, it is a great example of late baroque architecture. You will find a wide variety of food stalls where you can get delicious international, as well as regional, specialities.
