Begun in 1200 in Romanesque style and completed in 1513, the Freiburg Cathedral and its 381-foot tower are the focal point of Freiburg's incomparable silhouette.

Its unique 381-foot-high square tower ranks among the masterworks of Gothic architecture, enhancing Freiburg's incomparable silhouette. Begun in 1200 in Romanesque style and completed in 1513 with a red sandstone exterior, its sculptured figures and stained-glass windows are impressive testimony to the plasticity and expressiveness of medieval art. The rich interior bears witness to the generosity and civic pride of local families, who had to foot the bill for construction after the ruling family died out. The view from the tower extends over the medieval rooftops to the Black Forest and vineyard hills.


Tower open:
Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday and holidays 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays from November 1 - April 1

Admission: €1.50/1