6 Things To Do in Freiburg, Germany

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Layne Garrelts
 December 23, 2015

 

1: Go for a morning run to see the sun rise. Living in Vauban, it is easy to make it to the hills and enjoy a beautiful sunset amongst the cattle.

Cows grazing in a field at sunset with mountains in the background.


 

2: Ride your bike to the market. Two of my favorite things about Freiburg are its bike-friendliness and the markets. There is always a market happening somewhere in Freiburg. One of my favorite things to do is ride my bike to a new one and pick up some fresh food for my week.

Bicycle parked by a wooden fence with ivy, its rear basket holding groceries and a bottle, and a red-and-white patterned saddle cover.

  

Bicycle with groceries, ivy-covered fence, and red polka-dot seat cover.


 

3: Go for a hike. You don’t have to go far to find a great hiking trail. The beauty of living so close to the Black Forest is the easy access to great hiking.

Scenic view of a town, fields, and mountains from a wooded hillside.

  

Hand holding mushrooms in a sunlit forest.


 

4: Visit a castle. Freiburg is surrounded by many small villages and many have an old castle. One of my German friends took me to his local castle to see this beautiful view.

View of a town and surrounding hills framed by a rough stone window opening in an old brick wall.


 

5: Go on a picnic. Although Germany is known to be quite cold, Freiburg is usually sunny and warm. Take advantage of a nice day and go out for a picnic with friends.

Four young women having a picnic on a grassy hill overlooking a city.


 

6: Go shopping in Konviktstrasse. This is one of my favorite streets in Freiburg. It’s located near the city center and has a bunch of vintage and unique shops. My favorite is Collage, a cute design store.

Narrow cobblestone street in Europe lined with ivy-covered buildings, small shops, and café signs under a clear blue sky.

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Layne Garrelts

Hello there! I'm Layne. I was raised in Nebraska and am currently studying International Relations at University of San Diego. I enjoy learning, laughing, dancing, reading, connecting with people, and being outside. I think life is pretty amazing and I enjoy capturing it on camera.

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