Romantic alleyways and Black Forest charm in Freiburg

Germany's southernmost city, Freiburg, combines historical monuments and a fortified castle hill with verdant parks and cozy restaurants. Freiburg im Breisgau is considered one of Germany's most romantic cities, largely due to its well-preserved historic architecture. The old city gates – the Martinstor on Kaiser-Josef-Straße and the Schwabentor in the bar district – remain in pristine condition. One alleyway leading to the Schwabentor is immersed in purple and violet every spring as wisteria vines bloom overhead. Small creeks run through the historic city center. The skyline is dominated by the tall gothic spire of the Freiburg Minster. Nature meets urban living Discover viticulture in the Colombi Park next to the train station, only a stone's throw away from IntercityHotel Freiburg. Interested in sampling the wine? Drop in at the traditional Kleiner Mayerhof restaurant only a few steps from the park. Take the funicular from the sprawling city park to Castle Hill for an excellent view of the Black Forest.