Fischbrunnen: The Heart of Freiburg's History

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Freiburg Hauptbahnhof (main train station), exit the station and head towards the main road, Bismarckallee. Turn left onto Bismarckallee and walk straight for about 500 meters until you reach the intersection with Kaiser-Joseph-Straße. Turn right onto Kaiser-Joseph-Straße, which is the main pedestrian shopping street in Freiburg. Continue walking straight for approximately 800 meters. You will pass several shops and cafes. As you approach the end of Kaiser-Joseph-Straße, you will notice a large square ahead. This is Münsterplatz, where Fischbrunnen is located. Look for the fountain in the center of the square.

• Public Transport (Tram)

  From Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, take tram line 1, 2, or 5 towards 'Littenweiler', 'Tiengen', or 'Lehen' respectively. Get off at the 'Freiburg, Stadtgarten' stop after approximately 4 minutes. From there, exit the tram and walk towards the southwest on Stadtgartenstraße for about 200 meters until you reach Kaiser-Joseph-Straße. Turn left onto Kaiser-Joseph-Straße and continue walking straight for about 400 meters. As you approach the end of the street, you will see Münsterplatz on your right. Fischbrunnen is located in the center of the square.

• Cycling

  If you have rented a bicycle, start from the Freiburg Hauptbahnhof and head south on Bismarckallee. After about 500 meters, turn right onto the bike path that runs parallel to Kaiser-Joseph-Straße. Continue cycling straight for about 1 kilometer. You will reach the end of Kaiser-Joseph-Straße, where you will find Münsterplatz. Park your bicycle at one of the designated bike racks around the square. Fischbrunnen is located in the center of Münsterplatz, easily visible from the entrance.