Freiburg Castle, Medieval castle ruins on Schlossberg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
The stone foundation of Freiburg Castle stands at 376 meters elevation, providing views across the surrounding Black Forest region and Rhine Valley.
Duke Berthold II of Zähringen established the Castrum de Friburch on Schlossberg in 1091, marking the beginning of Freiburg's development as a settlement.
The castle site includes the Cannon Square and Bismarck Tower, representing different periods of German military and political influence in the region.
Visitors can reach the castle location via the Schlossbergbahn funicular railway, which operates daily and connects to central Freiburg in three minutes.
The fortress underwent multiple transformations, including an expansion by French military engineer Vauban in 1681, before its destruction during the War of Austrian Succession.
Location: Freiburg im Breisgau
Elevation above the sea: 376.3 m
GPS coordinates: 47.99373,7.85819
Latest update: March 8, 2025 10:31
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