Because of its scenic beauty, relatively warm and sunny climate and easy access to the Black Forest, Freiburg is a hub for regional tourism. The longest cable car run in Germany, which is 3.6 km, or about 2.25 miles (3.62 km) long runs from Günterstal up to a nearby mountain called Schauinsland.

The city has an unusual system of gutters (called Bächle) that run throughout its centre. These Bächle, once used to provide water to fight fires and feed livestock, are constantly flowing with water diverted from the Dreisam. These Bächle were never used for sewage, as such usage could lead to harsh penalties, even in the Middle Ages. During the summer, the running water provides natural cooling of the air, and offers a pleasant, gurgling sound. It is said that if you fall or step accidentally into a Bächle, you will marry a Freiburger, or 'Bobbele'. 

The Augustinerplatz is one of the central squares in the old city. Formerly the location of an Augustine monastery which became the Augustinermuseum in 1921, it is now a popular social space for Freiburg's younger residents. It has a number of restaurants and bars, including the local brewery 'Feierling', which has a Biergarten. On warm summer nights, hundreds of students gather here.

The Historisches Kaufhaus of 1532 in Freiburg's Cathedral Square or Münsterplatz. At the centre of the old city is the Münsterplatz, its largest square. A farmers' market takes place here every day except Sundays. This is the site of Freiburg's Münster, a gothic minster cathedral constructed of red sandstone, built between 1200 and 1530. The Freiburg Münster is noted for its towering spire. The Historisches Kaufhaus, or historical marketplace, is a Renaissance building constructed between 1520 and 1530 which was once the center of the financial life of the region. Its façade is decorated with the coat of arms of the Habsburgs.

The Altes Rathaus, or old city hall, was completed in 1559 and has a painted façade. The Platz der alten Synagoge "Old Synagogue Square" is one of the more important squares on the outskirts of the historic old city. The square was the location of a synagogue until it was destroyed on the Night of Broken Glass in 1938. Saint George is the Patron Saint of Freiburg.

The Black Forest is one of the most beautiful regions of Germany

With a total of 7860 square kilometers the Black Forest along with the upper Rhine valley is the warmest region between North Sea and the alps. In this place you'll find best conditions for hiking across the large woods and relaxing at one of the beautiful lakes like the Titisee, the Schluchsee or the Mummelsee. Alternatively you may visit the alpine-like ravines of the Wutach, the Whera, Elz, Kinzig or the Dreisam.

Enjoy the impressive view from the Feldberg (1493 m) or the Belchen (1414 m) to the Rhine valley, the Vosges or the Alps as another clou of your visit - very well worth seeing on sunrise and sunset.

In the Black Forest you may climb, do sports like Nordic Walking, take part in mountain tours and visit motorcycle routes, having fun in hot springs or open-air swimming pools and spend time in animal parks.

Wintertime in the Black Forest offers you almost boundless possibilities like taking sleigh rides in the snow covered forest, doing cross country skiing, Alpine skiing and snowboarding, while tarrying a few days in a skiing lodge, and, of course, enjoy the après-ski.

In summer you'll come across lot's of traditional parties in the villages - enjoy music, dance and regional food specialities like the Black Forest Ham, the Black Forest cherry-chocolate cake, and, last but not least, the famous variety of beers and wines from the breweries and vintagers of the Rhine valley.As a matter of fact - to experience the Black Forest makes you understand why a lot of people decide to stay here for the rest of their lifes, once they've seen, tasted and lived the Black Forest lifestyle.