FREIBURG

Host University

University of Freiburg

Freiburg is a vibrant and cultural university city. It is a good base to explore this region with day trips to the nearby spa towns and the numerous nearby hiking opportunities. Located on the edge of the Black Forest, it is known for being in the sunniest corner of the country.
The Universities of Baden-Württemberg program is associated with the State of Baden-Württemberg, which is in Southwest Germany and is home to world-renowned universities. The first University College in Germany was established in Freiburg, as the region has a long-standing, tradition of research and higher education, dating back to Early Modern Humanism and notable figures. The University of Freiburg has attained many distinctions for its excellent research and teaching that testify to its status as one of the premier universities in Germany.

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Things To Do

Buying a bike will make your stay in Freiburg way easier so purchase it as soon as you move there
Head over to open-air farmers and artisan market on the Munsterplatz, open every day except for Sunday, to pick up some fresh food for the week
Walk up the Schawabentor (but remember it is closed on Mondays) or the Martinstor tower and enjoy the view of the city
If you are not too scared of heights bus 21 or tram route 2 at Gunterstal will take you to board the Schauinslandbahn (longest cable car run in Germany) to the summit of the Schauinsland
Try delicious and cheap food at the the bratwurst stands in the munster
Enjoy the cosy setup at Hermann while eating its great lunch time specials
Go for a morning run up the hills and enjoy the sunset amongst the cattle
Schnitzel Paradise is called Tacheles, while for a fun evening watching the game O'Kellys is the place to be
Satisfy your vegetarian/vegan cravings at Cafe Huber
Take the Scholobbergbahn for 5 euros or walk up the trail to the local old Castle
If you are in Freiburg at Christmas time you will love the decorations on the Munster cathedral
Go shopping in Konviktstrasse where you will find vintage and unique shops such as Collage
Try delicious food such as Vesper at Gasthof Ochsen or spend an afternoon eating outside at Feierling

Read An Experience

Are you interested in studying abroad in FREIBURG, but need a little more convincing? Check out the listed blogs we have collected from Freiburg's alumni and gain some insight from another person's experience.