About Freiburg

Freiburg, located in the south-western part of Germany, is a very popular tourist destination. It is one of Germany’s sunniest and warmest cities. This gives Freiburg an almost Mediterranean flair, especially in spring and summer when the city is in full bloom. Freiburg is famous for being a “green city”. On the one hand, this refers to the many parks providing wonderful recreation opportunities. On the other hand, Freiburg residents are also renowned for their ecological thinking. It is easy to understand why – once you have seen the natural beauty of the surrounding areas.

Freiburg is situated in a truly privileged location right in the middle of the Black Forest. These mountains are very popular with tourists because of their lush vegetation and picturesque scenery. The nearby mountain Schauinsland is especially suitable for an outing. You can take the cable car to the mountaintop and take a hike enjoying the great panorama from the Vosges to the Alps.

Freiburg is an ideal starting point for day trips: The Rhine valley famous for its many vineyards and Lake Constance, Germany’s biggest lake, are nearby. France and Switzerland are also very close to Freiburg.
This contributes to the cosmopolitan feeling of the city. Numerous theatres and museums add to Freiburg’s cultural variety.

Freiburg is rich with tourist highlights. The historic town center is a must-see, especially the impressive Freiburg cathedral, called Münster. Its beautiful spire dominates the city. You can admire the stained glass windows or climb the tower to gain a wonderful view over Freiburg and its surrounding areas.  In the cathedral square a market takes place every weekday. Here you can buy local products. The stalls offer everything from fruit and vegetables to handcrafts and souvenirs.

Explore the medieval town center and have a look at Freiburg’s famous Bächle. These tiny canals bestow a particular charm upon the city. Visit for example the Konviktstrasse or the Gerberau, small streets that sport beautiful houses and independent shops. Everywhere you will find cozy cafés if you want to take a break and enjoy a slice of original Black Forest cake.

For more information about Freiburg, visit the official website: www.freiburg.de

Conference Center

The symposium will be held at the „Konzerthaus“ conference center. This modern building boasts an impressive architecture. A truly inspiring venue!

The Konzerthaus is very conveniently located next to the main train station. It is in very easy walking distance to the historic town center of Freiburg: A short five to ten minutes walk will bring you to the majority of Freiburg’s sights.

Information about the Konzerthaus: www.konzerthaus.freiburg.de