Freiburg im Breisgau
Freiburg im Breisgau is a city in the southwest of Baden-Württemberg, Germany, at the edge of the Black Forest on the Dreisam river. As of 2024, with a population of approximately 237,000, it is known for its high number of sunshine hours compared to other German cities.Places of Interest
Highlights: Freiburg Minster and Freiburg Railway Station.
Freiburg Minster
Church
Freiburg Minster is the cathedral of Freiburg im Breisgau, southwest Germany.
Freiburg Railway Station
Railway station
Freiburg Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station of the German city of Freiburg im Breisgau.
Historical Merchants‘ Hall
The Historical Merchants' Hall is one of the most outstanding buildings in Freiburg im Breisgau.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Wiehre and Haslach.
Freiburg Stühlinger
Suburb
Stühlinger is a district to the west of the historic city center of Freiburg im Breisgau.
Freiburg im Breisgau
- Type: Locality with 237,000 residents
- Also known as: “08311000” and “Stadt Freiburg im Breisgau”
- Location: Freiburg, Freiburg Region, Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude
47.9942° or 47° 59′ 39″ north
Longitude
7.847° or 7° 50′ 49″ east
Population
237,000
Elevation
282 metres (925 feet)
Open location code
8FV9XRVW+MR
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