In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of carsharing websites and apps. The new and more environmentally friendly option that is becoming more and more common is bike rental service apps. Considering that Freiburg is one of the most bicycle-friendly cities, it is no surprise that VAG is about to bring its own bike rental service Frelo into action starting from 17th of May. Read this post to learn more about Frelo! Weiterlesen
Every season has its own staple fruit or vegetable, for instance when you see pumpkins start to hit the supermarket shelves, you know that autumn is here. In Germany, seeing asparagus (Spargel) in supermarkets, roadside stalls and as newly added special to restaurant menus, it means spring is here! In this post, you can find out more about this craze as well as tips for choosing good asparagus or some simple meal ideas. Weiterlesen
Today it is one of the most peaceful and beautiful places around city center but looking into its history, one can see that the Botanical Garden has faced many challenges and difficulties. In this post, we’ll tell a brief history of the botanical garden and highly recommend that you go and enjoy its beauties as well as its informing guided tours which can be pre-booked. Weiterlesen
After Fasnet, during which we chased away the spirits of winter, it is time to celebrate the arrival of spring. Freiburg and its surroundings are without a doubt beautiful in all seasons, but spring is perhaps the prettiest; it is when nature starts to awaken, and days get longer as well as brighter. To get in the spring mood means spending more time outdoors, thus in this post, I present you five activity suggestions to welcome spring and get moving. Weiterlesen
Whether you are living in Freiburg or about to come here temporarily for an Erasmus or Exchange, it is impossible not to see a “Bächle” once you are here in any case. So, what is a Bächle? Why do they exist? What kind of role do they play in city life? This post aims to answer these questions and make you familiar with these famous water channels. Weiterlesen
Winter is here, on full force! But you do not need to be depressed because of the grey and short days. Instead you can go out and enjoy the season by experiencing what Freiburg and its surroundings have to offer on these beautiful mountains. Whether you are a keen winter sports expert or a beginner, there is something to do for everyone! Weiterlesen
If you want to make the best of a sunny afternoon but do not really want to go far away from Freiburg, there is the perfect place right in the east of old city. You must have sipped a drink in Kanonenplatz against the beautiful view, but did you go all the way up to the Schlossbergturm (Schlossberg tower)? If you have not, I hope you decide to go after reading this! Weiterlesen
12 November 2018 marks the 100th year of women’s right to vote in Germany. During the late 18th and early 19th century women’s struggle to be recognized as equals has resulted in many protests, rallies, meetings as well as magazines and manifestos to be published. Thus, women in Germany were first able to vote during the transition period from imperial rule to the Weimar Republic in 1919. If you want to know more about how this came to be and who were the ones that paved the way for the women’s right to vote in Germany read our post! Weiterlesen
Whether you have just moved in to the dormitory at the Seepark – StuSie with its popular name, or you are a seasoned dweller of it, there is a place that can always be useful and helpful to you if you live there. It is the Service Center in the building 36. Weiterlesen
Starting from the winter semester 2018/19 the UniCard system at the University of Freiburg will dramatically change. The aim is to switch to a new and more secure system both in terms of software and hardware. So what are these changes going to involve and entail? For further information please keep reading the post!
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