The German Clock Museum is a renowned museum that was selected to represent the country in the federal chancellor's competition, Land of Ideas. The museum is home to enormous permanent and temporary exhibits of the clock making history. Here, visitors can learn about the history of time measurement, the mechanical instruments and other timepiece related objects to understand better. The museum has on display wooden centuries-old clocks and pocket watches used in the town of Black Forest. Some of the highlights here include the Hans Lang clock, Alexander Bain's electrically impulsed pendulum clock, August Noll's musical automaton clock and many more. A great museum to know the history of time, the museum is a great place for school trips.
At Dorotheenhütte Wolfach you'll be able to experience first hand the intricate art of Glass-blowing. At the workshops, you can observe how these unique individual pieces are created using traditional methods. At the Glass works, you'll also find a fascinating museum chronicling the development in the art of glass-making, tools techniques and more. Buy lovely souvenirs for yourself and your family at the Christmas Market.
Steinwasen Park is a prominent amusement park in the Black Forest region and this mountainside attraction has various rides, a museum, as well as a small zoo, ideal for families. The pricing is decent and the park also offers several dining options. Another unique features is a suspension bridge which spans above the park and is considered the largest of its kind in the world.
The Feldberg is one of the highest mountain peaks in Germany. It stands at a height of 1493 meters (4898 feet) and has a municipality named after it. The large mountain is a popular spot amongst the adventure-seekers and offers a variety of sports activities like hiking, skiing and more. Besides, the mountain houses a nature reserve and has a rich flora and fauna collection.
The Augustiner Museum houses displays gathered from the religious edifices of the city. Prominent exhibits include stone works and glass windows of the Town's cathedral. It is located inside of the old Augustinian monastery. This monastery was supposed to be renovated in massive proportions in 1914. However, due to World War I, those renovations were restricted to a more minimal renovation plan. The museum contains work by many famous artists, including Anselm Feuerbach, Franz Xaver Winterhalter and Matthias Grünewald.
Unique to the town of Freiburg im Breisgau, the Bächle is an intricate network of small rills running parallel to the streets. Supplied with the crystal clear water from the Dreisam river, it is one of the major attractions in the city.
Established in 1977, Die Schönen /Musiktheater is a part of E-Werk and is among the prominent independent theater spaces in town. Since it is helmed by one of the oldest theater groups in the nation, you can expect a variety of musicals that are not only high in quality but also creatively. From revue to cabaret musicals, underground music art forms and more are the focus of this theater. Audience interaction keeps the shows more engaging.
Located in the heart of the city, Haus zur Lieben Hand has been a popular landmark of Freiburg since 1938. The hall served as a prominent local restaurant till 1990, when it was converted into a casino by the members of the Albert-Ludwig University. Today, the casino is renowned for its delectable preparations. The carefully-curated menu features a wide range of lite-bites such as soups, fresh salads and entrees as well as scrumptious meat preparations. There is also a seasonal menu that offers a refreshing change for the regulars.
Gengenbach Winzer lies at the entrance of a picturesque valley and has been a Gengenbach tradition for over five decades. However, the site of the liquor store has historically been a vineyard, with records showing that the early Benedictines had vine farms dating back to over a thousand years. Plentiful sunshine, shaded areas and a favorable climate create ideal conditions for some of the finest wines of the region. Some of its popular products include Riesling, Chardonnay and Regent, among others. The wine store also remains a thriving venue for live-in concerts and other events.