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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Freiburg im Breisgau

7 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Updated March 25, 2022

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WaldMenschen Sculpture Trail

A series of haunting wooden totems are hidden in the woods surrounding a German environmental center.

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Grave of Caroline Walter

Flowers have mysteriously appeared on her effigy every day for the last 150 years.

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Mooning Gargoyle of Freiburg Minster

A stonemason's hilarious revenge came in the form of this peculiarly positioned gargoyle.

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Freiburg Bächle

These paved rills bring freshwater into Altstadt and could spell wedding bells for whoever stumbles into the waters.

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Brewers’ and Bakers’ Guild Windows at Freiburg Münster

This medieval cathedral houses stained-glass windows featuring saints and pretzels.

Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

Holbein Horse

A horse statue that receives constant makeovers from graffiti artists and locals.

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Haus zum Walfisch

This Late Gothic building that once housed Erasmus is now known as the filming location of Suspiria.
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Brewers’ and Bakers’ Guild Windows at Freiburg Münster

This medieval cathedral houses stained-glass windows featuring saints and pretzels.
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