Venturing out around the lake will reward you with stunning views of the Black Forest. Titisee is known for its wonderful walking and hiking opportunities. Check in to your hotel for the next two nights. You soon arrive in the town of Titisee nestled on the shores of the lake for which it is named. Look out for the Ravenna Bridge, rebuilt following World War II, which offers some of the most dramatic views on the journey. You travel today from Freiburg to Titisee, a journey of roughly half an hour on the famous Hollentalbahn (Hell Valley Railway).ĭeparting Freiburg’s main station, you travel first through the Dreisam River valley before ascending into the forested mountains. Reachable via the longest cable car in Germany, the mountain summit looks out onto the peaks of the Alps to the south. Slightly further out is the much higher mountain of Schauinsland. This modern railway will take you to the top in just three minutes, rewarding you with views of the city and vineyards.
To gain a true panoramic view of the city, you should take the funicular railway up to the top of Schlossberg, a hill overlooking the city in the Black Forest. You will find a variety of works, from original medieval stained glass to Baroque sculptures, paintings and altars. The Augustiner Museum is a former monastery which has been converted into an art gallery displaying works from the Middle Ages through to the Baroque period.
Take the time to explore the stalls displaying everything from regional produce to exotic spices and homemade wares. The Minster is located within Münsterplatz, a pedestrianised square which contains a market from Mondays to Saturdays. It is possible to climb this tower and get a wonderful view of the city from its viewing platform. One of your first visits should be to the distinctive Freiburg Minster with its Gothic church tower, the only one of its kind in Germany. You have one whole day to explore this vibrant university town that is the gateway city to the Black Forest. Arrive in Freiburg at around 6pm and check in to your hotel for two nights. After changing stations in Paris, take the train to Freiburg, changing one more time in Karlsruhe. Day 1: Travel from London to Freiburg by trainīegin your Black Forest rail holiday by travelling from London to Paris on the Eurostar, on a morning departure.
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