There’s a riddle spoken about Freiburg and it goes like this: “Are the citizens of

Freiburg so content because the sun shines above their city more than in any other
place in Germany; or have they been granted the gift of abundant sunlight because
of their kindness?” Who knows? The sure thing is that Freiburg is one of the most
wonderful places to visit in Germany, even on those rare occasions when the sun
doesn’t shine. Freiburg is one the country’s oldest cities, too, and has a rich
culture, filled with cafes, breweries and restaurants where you can enjoy the
traditional cuisine. The vibrant, historical city centre manages to stand out
thanks to the 116m (380ft) gothic tower of its cathedral. The cathedral’s square is
also the largest in the city, and where the weekly market takes place. The farmers’
stands line the northern side while the merchants’ stalls line the southern side.
Last but not least, the city offers a huge variety of festivals, which take place
all year round, from January’s Internationalen Kulturbörse (the international
culture exchange) to December’s extravagant Christmas market.