Description

Freiburg Audio Guide

Freiburg can look back on an eventful 900-year history. The Freiburg Audio Guide takes you on an 18-stop tour along the Bächle and through the Gässle, following in the footsteps of those who shaped this Black Forest metropolis: the Zähringers, the Habsburgs, the French, and the people of Baden. Major achievements such as the university and the cathedral still bear witness today to Freiburg’s significance in southwestern Germany.

Freiburg Kultour is proud to present its digital tour of Freiburg for just €5.99. After you purchase your digital city tour of Freiburg, you’ll receive an email with the download link for your tour. Follow this link, install the app on your smartphone, and you’re ready to go. Easy to use. Convenient, at your own pace, and without having to join a large group. Decide for yourself when you want to start the tour and when you want to take breaks. You can listen to or read about particularly interesting stops as many times as you like.

A Tour of Freiburg’s City History with an Audio Guide

But it’s the little things and stories that give Freiburg its unique charm. On this guided tour of Freiburg, discover the true significance of our cheerfully gurgling Bächle and let the stories sweep you away. After all, there are interesting and amusing stories to tell about every era—from modern tales about the Rhine pebble mosaics of Freiburg’s sister cities to accounts of the city’s early days under the Zähringers.

This is a classic walking tour of Freiburg and a journey of discovery: the town halls, the Walfischhaus, the city gates, the department store, and Konviktstraße are all part of this Freiburg city tour, which centers on a visit to the cathedral as an outstanding example of medieval Gothic architecture. We’ll devote special attention to the cathedral. On this walking tour of Freiburg, you’ll learn not only everything worth knowing about its imposing exterior.

By the end of this guided tour of Freiburg, you’ll feel like you know the city well—and almost like a “Bobbele” yourself!

Author: Susanne Brall
Narrator: Kathleen Iselt
Photos: Florentin Möhle

Starting Point

Old City Hall, Freiburg (Google Maps)

Audio Sample

Download links

Future History App for iOS
Future History App for Android

What to Expect

A digital city tour of Freiburg. At 18 stops, you’ll learn about the history of the city, including the Bächle and the cathedral. Admire:

Town Hall SquareAt City Hall Square, you’ll learn about the history of the city of Freiburg and its city halls—there are three of them. We’ll also tell you about the history of the Rhine pebble mosaics here. Was black powder really invented in Freiburg? You can discover this and much more at City Hall Square.
House of the WhaleErasmus of Rotterdam once lived in the Haus zum Walfisch. Admire its richly decorated facade.
Freiburg MünstermarktAfter crossing Kajo, Freiburg’s main shopping and promenade street, you’ll arrive at Münsterplatz. Here, you can not only admire one of the most beautiful towers in Christendom, but also learn about the cathedral’s architectural history. The Habsburg influence in Freiburg is evident in the historic department store and the “Alte Wache.”
SchwabentorAfter leaving Münsterplatz, your city tour will take you down one of Freiburg’s most beautiful streets, Konviktstraße. At the end of the street stands the Schwabentor.
BächleThroughout the tour, you'll walk along Freiburg's famous Bächle. At this stop, you'll learn the story behind them.
AugustinerplatzAfter crossing the Gerberau and seeing the Freiburg Crocodile, you'll arrive at Augustinerplatz. Your digital city tour ends in front of our city's most important museum.

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Map

Frequently Asked Questions

How soon after payment can I start using my digital tour?

You can download and use your digital city tour immediately after payment.

Is there an expiration date for the digital tour I purchased?

No, there is no expiration date for your digital city tour

Can I use the digital tour with my family?

Of course, a digital city tour is more fun when you’re with a group or your family. But each person has to download the digital city tour for themselves.