Freiburg
Available inGermanEnglish
The Minster, the Bächle streams and the city gates: the old town on the edge of the Black Forest.
I'm your guide, and I'll take you on a tour through the city. You will discover Freiburg Minster, the Historic Merchants’ Hall, the climb at the Schlossberg, the Schwabentor gate, the Gerberau and Fischerau lanes, the Martinstor gate, the Old University and, to finish, the House of the Whale.
A self-guided audio walk through Freiburg: 15 stops in order plus 24 discovery points, with a picture, a story to listen to and navigation for every stop. Everything runs in WhatsApp, no app, in 2 languages.
- Stops
- 15 + 24
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Duration
- approx. 1.5 hours
- Languages
- 2
How it works
- 1
Tap “Start in WhatsApp” or scan the QR code. WhatsApp opens with a prepared message, just send it.
- 2
Choose your language. You hear a free welcome and choose your pass: 1 day, 2 days or 1 week.
- 3
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Then the walk starts right in the chat: picture, story, navigation to the next stop.
- 4
Walk in order or explore freely with the map. Headphones recommended.
15 stops in order
Start: Freiburger Münster. 3.3 km, approx. 1.5 hours at a relaxed pace.
Stops in order Discovery points · Tap a point for picture and title.
1. Freiburg Minster
📷 KarlNapf, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
2. Kornhaus & Fischbrunnen
📷 user:joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
3. Historisches Kaufhaus
📷 Marsupilami04, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
4. Wentzingerhaus
📷 user:joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
5. Konviktstraße
📷 Andreas Schwarzkopf, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
6. Kanonenplatz
📷 Michael Schmalenstroer, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
7. Schwabentor
📷 joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
8. Insel and Gerberau
📷 UNiesert, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
9. Augustinermuseum
📷 Daderot, CC0, Wikimedia Commons
10. Fischerau
📷 Giftzwerg 88, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
11. Martinstor
📷 joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
12. Bertoldsbrunnen
📷 Giftzwerg 88, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
13. University Church
📷 user:Joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
14. Rathausplatz
📷 user:joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
15. Haus zum Walfisch
📷 Joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
24 discovery points on the map
Beyond the walk: places with their own story, each with a picture and audio. The map shows what is closest to you.
Schlossbergbahn
📷 Andreas Schwarzkopf, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Schlossbergturm
📷 Jörg Braukmann, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Colombischlössle Museum
📷 Thomas Berwing, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Old Synagogue
📷 Unknown authorUnknown author, CC BY 3.0 de, Wikimedia Commons
Theater Freiburg
📷 joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Museum Natur und Mensch
📷 user:joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Museum für Neue Kunst
📷 user:Joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Graphic Collection House
📷 joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Adelhauser Kirche
📷 joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Breisacher Tor
📷 James Steakley, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Siegesdenkmal
📷 joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Stadtgarten
📷 user:joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Karlssteg
📷 Andreas Schwarzkopf, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Alter Friedhof
📷 user:Joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Basler Hof
📷 user:joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Palais Sickingen
📷 user:Joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Teutonic Order House
📷 Kent Wang, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
Peterhofkapelle
📷 user:Joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Bismarckturm
📷 Dr. med. Mabuse, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kronenbrücke
📷 Andreas Schwarzkopf, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Lorettokapelle
📷 user:Joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Kartause Freiburg
📷 Peter Mayer (*1718 †1800), Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Ganter Brewery
📷 Chalco, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Konzerthaus Freiburg
📷 Joergens.mi, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
Prices
- 1 day€6.99
- 2 days€9.99
- 1 week€14.99
Prices incl. VAT. Valid from activation. All stops, map and navigation included.
Questions
- When can I start?
- Any time, any day. The walk runs around the clock on your phone. All you need is WhatsApp and headphones.
- How much does the City Guide cost?
- A pass costs €6.99 for one day, €9.99 for two days or €14.99 for a week. The welcome and the overview are free.
- Where does the walk start?
- At the starting point Freiburger Münster. You can also join anywhere along the route: the map shows all stops and the one closest to you.
- Do I need an app?
- No. The whole walk runs inside WhatsApp: for each stop you receive a picture, the story as a voice message and a button for navigation.
- Can I switch the language?
- Yes, at any time. Simply write “Language” in the chat. Freiburg is available in German, English.
Ready for Freiburg?
Open WhatsApp, listen to the welcome for free and decide on the spot.
Start in WhatsApp →