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In southwestern Germany in Baden-Württemberg, on the western edge of the Black Forest. Freiburg is the gateway to the Black Forest and Germany's sunniest major city. The Gothic cathedral, the Bächle water channels in the old town, and proximity to vineyards and hiking trails make Freiburg an ideal mix of city and nature.

What awaits you

City tripHikingActiveCampingMuseumsLocal cuisineNatureWalkablePet-friendly

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Best time to visit

June–August: up to 27°C with 13h of sunshine per day.

Cooler winters (8°C). Best visited in June–August.

Max. temperature
6°
Jan
10°
Feb
13°
Mar
14°
Apr
20°
May
25°
Jun
26°
Jul
27°
Aug
21°
Sep
19°
Oct
10°
Nov
7°
Dec
Sunshine hours
4h
Jan
6h
Feb
8h
Mar
9h
Apr
11h
May
12h
Jun
13h
Jul
11h
Aug
9h
Sep
7h
Oct
5h
Nov
4h
Dec
Rain days
13d
Jan
11d
Feb
12d
Mar
14d
Apr
13d
May
13d
Jun
12d
Jul
11d
Aug
13d
Sep
12d
Oct
15d
Nov
15d
Dec

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Freiburg as a Vacation Destination

Freiburg is an excellent choice for city breaks, hiking trips, active holidays, camping holidays. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 26°C.

The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed. Pets are welcome here — many accommodations and restaurants are pet-friendly. Campers will find pitches for both tents and caravans.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.

Good to know

Price level
€€€
Local languages
DE
Camping
Tent & caravan