Fischerau & Gerberau
Fischerau / Gerberau
Two historic lanes along a commercial canal in the southern old town, with half-timbered houses, small bridges and cafés, known as Freiburg’s “Little Venice.”
Fischerau and Gerberau line the medieval commercial canal (Gewerbebach). They were once home to fishermen, tanners and mill workers. Today the canal banks are lined with low, colorful old half-timbered houses, small galleries, handmade jewelry shops and restaurants, and small wooden bridges cross the water. The atmosphere is quieter than on the main streets. Gerberau is home to the Museum of Nature and Humans, and the end of Fischerau connects to Schwabentor. It is an easy walk; start from Martinstor and head east for about 15 minutes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Martinstor
- Freiburg Bächle
- Rathausplatz Freiburg
- Augustinermuseum
- Münsterplatz Market
- Freiburg Minster
- Schwabentor
- Schlossberg Freiburg