Soups are a staple food for cold weather; not only they can be consumed for every meal but also, they are a great source of vitamins and a shield against sickness especially when they are made with seasonal produce. One of the stars of this season is pumpkin. They are the harbinger of autumn and available from September to January. You can see pumpkin goodies in bakeries and various kinds of them are on supermarket shelves. Weiterlesen
Since we are blessed with summer temperatures for the last week of August, perhaps it is useful to remember the “Best Swimming Spots in and around Freiburg” under a post. These places were already recommended in the Studierendenwerk Facebook page during the first week of August. There is a bonus at the end for those who still want to swim in rainy weather and cooler temperatures! Weiterlesen
Freiburg owes much to its University. After all, the city is associated with it and its students contribute a great deal to dynamic, colourful and lively city life as well as its economy. Whether you study at the Albert-Ludwigs-Universität or you plan to do so in near future (or even if you are a tourist in the city) you should pay a visit to the University Museum – Uniseum, to find out more about this prestigious university’s history. Weiterlesen
The annual event that attracts art and Freiburg lovers takes places on Saturday, 20 July. During the Museum Night all the participating museums will be open from 6 pm to 1 am. The diverse program gives you a unique chance to spend a Saturday night that’ll feed your soul with art and exploration. Weiterlesen
The annual Freiburg wine festival which takes place in Münsterplatz begins on the 4th July on Thursday at 17:00 pm. The festival will last until the 9th of July. Weiterlesen
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
