Things to do in Badenweiler

Experience picturesque Feldberg, an ideal snow destination for both families and adventurists. Explore long trails, a quality terrain park and enchanting backcountry through Germany’s Black Forest before enjoying the resort’s après-ski entertainment.

With its steeple visible from nearly all over town, it won’t take you long to be drawn to Freiburg’s Gothic cathedral. Construction of Freiburg Munster started in 1200. Building started in a Romanesque style but eventually changed to an elaborate Gothic style. The church became a cathedral in the 19th century and has remained the most important Catholic religious site in the city since. Visit the church to admire its architecture, attend a mass or simply relax in its quiet interior.

The Messe Freiburg is one of Germany’s largest events venues and hosts dozens of large-scale trade fairs, conferences, concerts and fairs each year. Consult its busy schedule to see what events are on during your trip to the city and join the thousands of people at the impressive purpose-built facilities.

Basel Zoo is an enormous home for animals with an aquarium, a birdhouse and many vast expanses of vegetation where exotic beasts roam. The zoo’s philosophy is to keep the animals happy in large spaces resembling their natural habitats. Look for the 650 different species in Switzerland’s oldest animal park, which dates back to 1874.

Visit this central square outside Freiburg Munster, the city’s main cathedral, to experience a bustling marketplace that takes place every day except Sunday. Muensterplatz’s market hosts up to 160 vendors selling groceries, handcrafted wares and souvenirs. At the northern end of the marketplace you’ll find a dedicated farmer’s market selling the best local produce available. Spend a morning shopping at the market before you explore Freiburg’s historic town center via the streets that lead away from the market.