Schwabentor
A medieval gate on the east side of the old town; its outer wall bears a mural of Saint George slaying the dragon, and behind it begin Fischerau and the Schlossberg trails.
Schwabentor was built around 1250 and is the gate on the southeast side of the old town, leading toward the Swabian region. Its outer walls bear a large mural of Saint George slaying the dragon. Inside, a painting illustrates the legend of the Swabians who carried a bucket of earth. The gate tower houses the Zinnfigurenklause tin-soldier museum, which opens seasonally. From beside the gate you can climb straight up to the Schlossberg, or walk down the slope to the canal district of Fischerau and Gerberau. It makes an easy half-day old-town walking route.
Opening hours
All day (exterior only)
Nearby sights
- Augustinermuseum
- Münsterplatz Market
- Freiburg Minster
- Freiburg Bächle
- Fischerau & Gerberau
- Martinstor
- Schlossberg Freiburg
- Rathausplatz Freiburg