Freiburg im Breisgau

Freiburg im Breisgau is a city in the southwest of , , at the edge of the 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.

Church
is the cathedral of , southwest .

Railway station
Freiburg Hauptbahnhof is the central railway station of the city of .

The Historical Merchants' Hall is one of the most outstanding buildings in .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Wiehre and Haslach.

Suburb
is a residential district at the edge…

Suburb
, incorporated into the city on 1 January 1890…

Suburb
Stühlinger is a district to the west of the historic city center of .

Freiburg im Breisgau

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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