Freiburg Minster
Freiburger Münster
A Gothic cathedral of red sandstone whose 116-meter openwork spire is hailed as the most beautiful tower in Christendom. It is the very heart of the Old Town.
Freiburg Minster was begun around 1200 and took over three hundred years to complete. It is one of the few German cathedrals that largely survived the air raids of World War II. Its 116-meter west tower has a fully openwork stone spire. You can climb about 330 steps to the tower’s viewing platform for views over the Old Town and the ridges of the Black Forest. Inside are Hans Baldung’s high altar painting and medieval stained-glass windows. Entry to the cathedral is free. Climbing the tower costs about 5 euros, and tower access closes during Sunday morning services. Just outside is the Münsterplatz market.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–17:00 (tower hours separate)
Nearby sights
- Münsterplatz Market
- Augustinermuseum
- Freiburg Bächle
- Schwabentor
- Rathausplatz Freiburg
- Martinstor
- Fischerau & Gerberau
- Schlossberg Freiburg