Martinstor
A 13th-century city-gate tower marking the southern entrance to the old town, where a McDonald’s sits in an unusual spot right beside the gate.
Martinstor was built in the 13th century and is one of two surviving medieval city gates in Freiburg. It was raised to about 60 m in 1901, and its clock tower and painted city coat of arms are very striking. Trams pass right under the gate arch. A McDonald’s beside the gate tower uses a low-key wrought-iron sign to protect the historic building, and it has become a popular photo spot. Near the gate is a plaque commemorating a woman executed as a witch in 1599. From here, walk along Gerberau toward Fischerau for the most photogenic stroll through the old town.
Opening hours
All day (exterior only)
Nearby sights
- Fischerau & Gerberau
- Freiburg Bächle
- Rathausplatz Freiburg
- Augustinermuseum
- Münsterplatz Market
- Freiburg Minster
- Schwabentor
- Schlossberg Freiburg