Towers, Toasts & Tiny Streets

Our first full day in Freiburg came with one guiding principle: structured free flow. No tight itinerary, just a general sense of direction and the freedom to follow our curiosity (and our noses).

We kicked things off with breakfast at Erste Liebe—not bad, not great, just… fine. But it served its purpose and fueled us for what was next: coffee bean hunting. Just around the corner was Elephant Beans, one of Freiburg’s standout roasters. Naturally, I had to stop by and stock up on some locally roasted beans—souvenirs with a purpose, right?

With caffeine levels topped off, we turned our attention to exploring the city. We’d normally jump on a local walking or food tour, but since we hit Freiburg just before Easter, those don’t start until next week. No worries, though—I found an audioguide app, and off we went on a DIY discovery mission.

Winding through narrow lanes, across canals, and past centuries-old facades, we pieced together Freiburg’s story bit by bit. Two highlights stood out for me:

The Münster – towering, majestic, and full of gothic drama. We were both awestruck.

Konviktstraße – hands down the cutest little street you could imagine. It’s straight out of a fairy tale, with flower boxes, cobblestones, and a whole lot of charm.

A lovely surprise? The daily market on Münsterplatz! We grabbed a couple of Lange Rote sausages (literally “long red”) and followed it up with more coffee, because… obviously. Then came the Münster tower climb. The view from up there? Worth every single step. Freiburg in the spring sun is truly a sight to behold.

Post-tour, it was time for a bit of liquid culture. First up: Freiburg’s Finest, a cool little shop where we picked up some local gin for our friends back home. The owner was super knowledgeable and the bottles? Absolute eye candy.

Then we went next level: Alte Wache, right on the Münsterplatz, where 36 local wine makers showcase the best of Baden wine. We grabbed two glasses of sparkling wine and a cheeky frozen wine treat, sat in the sunshine, and let Freiburg do its magic.

Feeling festive (read: tipsy), we headed upstairs for a sparkling wine tasting—and promptly bought more than intended. Though honestly, can one ever have too much bubbly? I think not.

Back to the hotel to safeguard our treasures, then straight out again for dinner at Großer Meyerhof, where classic Badisch comfort food helped bring us back to Earth.

Freiburg, you charming little place—you definitely know how to balance history, hedonism, and heart.Read more