Martinstor
One of the two medieval city gates that are still standing in Freiburg's old town, only a few steps from our door. From the Bertoldsbrunnen tram stop you walk through it and you are almost with us.
Discover Freiburg
A few tips for visitors, from the city gate on our doorstep to the Black Forest.
Right around the corner
The Bächle
Freiburg's famous little water channels run along the lanes of the old town. Local lore says that anyone who steps into one by accident will marry a Freiburger.
Kaiser-Joseph-Straße
The main street of the old town, with shops, cafés and the tram running down the middle. Our street, Humboldtstraße, crosses it.
The university
Freiburg's university was founded in 1457 and is right next door. Behind its library you find our sister pub, O'Kellys.
A short walk away
The Münster
The Gothic cathedral with its open-work spire is the landmark of the city. You can climb the tower for a view over the red roofs. On the square around it there is a market on most days.
Historisches Kaufhaus
The red merchants' hall on the Münsterplatz dates from the 16th century and has statues of rulers on its front.
Augustinermuseum
Medieval and Baroque art in a former monastery, and one of the best places in town for a rainy afternoon.
Schwabentor
The other surviving medieval gate, on the south-eastern edge of the old town.
Schlossberg
The wooded hill above the old town. Paths and a funicular lead up to viewpoints over the city and the Rhine plain.
Further out
Schauinsland
Freiburg's own mountain, about 1,280 metres high, reached by cable car from the city. Views over the Black Forest and the Rhine valley.
The Black Forest
The forest begins at the edge of town. Hiking trails, lakes and villages are a short trip away by train or bus.
The Kaiserstuhl
A range of hills of volcanic origin north-west of Freiburg, known for its wine and its mild climate.
Alsace
France is close: Colmar and the Alsace wine road make an easy day trip.
Good to know
Getting around
The tram network is excellent and Bertoldsbrunnen is its central stop, a few minutes' walk from us. The old town is largely free of cars, and Freiburg is known as a cycling city.
Sundays
Most shops in Germany are closed on Sundays, so Sunday is a good day for the hills and the forest, and for an evening at the pub.
After sightseeing
Irish food, local beer and more than 200 whiskeys, a few steps from the Martinstor. Monday is quiz night, and the kitchen follows the opening hours below.