Freiburg Turmstrasse Pflastersteine
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Travelling together - without obstacles

Barrier-free through Freiburg

Freiburg's historic old town is enchanting with its unique cobblestones - a real trademark of the city. But what is nostalgic and charming for many often poses a challenge for people with wheelchairs, walking frames, walking aids or pushchairs. Freiburg is therefore actively committed to breaking down barriers and paving centralised routes. This makes exploring the most important sights and places an experience for everyone - regardless of mobility restrictions

Old town for everyone

Sightseeing without barriers

Freiburg's city centre is not only beautiful, but also compact. The distances between the highlights are short - making it easy for guests with disabilities to discover the charming old town. A largely barrier-free route runs for 2.5 kilometres from the main railway station past Colombischlössle and Rathausplatz to Münsterplatz. From there, the route continues towards Augustinerplatz to the old synagogue square. In Freiburg Minster - for many the highlight of their sightseeing tour - people with visual impairments will find a tactile model at the back left of the church; visitors who wear a hearing aid can use an induction system to better understand speech and music. The cobblestones on the Münstermarkt (cathedral market) have been smoothed in front of the portal - as at other stops on the inclusive city walk. 
 

Freiburg Pflastersteine mit Rollstuhlfahrerzeichen
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Plart der alten Synage
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Platz der Alten Synagoge
Where is this place?
Theatre

Free access to culture

Evening programme without barriers? Experts on the subject of accessibility have joined forces in Freiburg to form the "Lebensraum für alle" association. They particularly recommend the following cultural venues:

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Music & Literature
  • Sight, Culture

    Historisches Kaufhaus (historical merchants‘ hall)

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  • Culture

    House of Literature Freiburg

    • Opens on Monday at 09:00 clock
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  • Culture

    Jazzhaus Freiburg

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  • Culture

    Konzerthaus Freiburg (Concert hall)

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  • Culture, Supplier

    Stadtbibliothek (municipal library)

    • Open today until 10:00 - 15:00 clock
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  • Culture

    Vorderhaus (cultural center)

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No steps, short distances

Museum visit made easy

Freiburg's museums open their doors to everyone. The "Lebensraum für alle" association has put together a selection of places that present you with well-designed exhibitions ranging from archaeology to contemporary art: easily accessible and excitingly organised.

  • Culture

    Archäologische Sammlung der Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

    • Opens on Monday at 14:00 clock
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  • Retail, Sight, Culture

    Augustinermuseum (Augustian Museum)

    • Open today until 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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  • Sight, Culture

    Colombischlössle – Archäologisches Museum (archaeological museum "Colombischlössle")

    • Open today until 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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  • Culture, Sight

    Fasnetmuseum im Zunfthaus der Narren (carnival museum)

    • Open today until 10:00 - 14:00 clock
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  • Culture, Sight

    Museum für Neue Kunst (Museum of contemporary art)

    • Open today until 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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  • Sight, Culture

    Museum Natur und Mensch (Museum of nature and man)

    • Open today until 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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  • Sight, Education

    Uniseum (University Museum)

    • Open today until 11:00 - 18:00 clock
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  • Sight, Culture

    Wentzingerhaus (Museum of municipal history)

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  • Sight

    Zinnfigurenklause (Tin figure cabinet)

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Good hosts

Enjoyment without steps: restaurants and cafés

Whether you fancy a cappuccino or a cocktail, a burger or a burrata: Freiburg's colourful gastronomy scene attaches great importance to good accessibility for everyone. The Lebensraum für alle association has included these restaurants and cafés in its list of "Hospitality-friendly Freiburg". They are step-free, easily accessible and offer barrier-free toilets. 
 

  • Restaurant

    Adelhaus Organic Restaurant

    • Open today until 11:00 - 22:00 clock
    • regional
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  • Restaurant, beer garden, Café

    Cafe Extrablatt

    • Open today until 09:00 - 01:00 clock
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  • Restaurant, Bar, Café

    Café Hermann

    • Open today until 09:00 - 01:00 clock
    • international
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  • Café

    Café Libresso

    • Open today until 10:00 - 17:00 clock
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  • Café, Confectionery

    Confiserie Gmeiner

    • Open today until 09:00 - 18:30 clock
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  • Ice cream parlour/café

    Eiscafé Lazzarin - Rathausgasse

    • Open today until 08:00 - 20:00 clock
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  • Restaurant, Café

    Galeria Restaurant

    • international
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  • Inn Schiff

    • Open today until 15:00 - 23:00 clock
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  • Restaurant

    Hans im Glück | Europaplatz

    • Open today until 11:30 - 23:00 clock
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  • Inn Schiff

    • Open today until 15:00 - 23:00 clock
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  • Restaurant

    La Culinaria im Theater

    • Open today until 12:00 - all day
    • Spanish
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  • Restaurant

    Lago

    • regional
    • international
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  • Restaurant

    Restaurant Süden

    • Open today until 11:30 - all day
    • regional
    • Mediterranean
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  • Restaurant, Bar, Café

    SKAJO

    • international
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  • Out and about in the city
    Gerberau Freiburg
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    Mobile despite restrictions

    Through Freiburg without barriers

    An old town with cobblestones is picturesque, but can pose problems for people with limited mobility. Freiburg has been tackling this issue for years. Sections of many streets have been smoothed out, and many sights and museums offer easy access.
    Barrier-free city centre!
  • The right place

    Nice toilets

    Finding a toilet can be an urgent matter anyway. This makes it all the more important that people with disabilities can also find easily accessible toilets. Freiburg has a well-developed range of barrier-free toilets and has three "toilets for all" in the old town alone, which are equipped with recliners and patient lifts.
    Find a toilet for everyone!
  • Car parks and garages

    Easy and safe to the car

    Do you have limited mobility and are dependent on a car? Then Freiburg has barrier-free parking spaces for you, both in public spaces and in various multi-storey car parks. The city centre map gives you an overview.
    Find a parking space!
  • Schauinslandbahn Freiburg
    FWTM Antal
    Schauinslandbahn
    Where is this place?
    Ramps, lift and service

    Barrier-free through the city and up the mountain

    Five light rail lines and a large bus network transport people with reduced mobility comfortably and without steps through the city. Almost all stops and the majority of the vehicle fleet are step-free. And the route up the Schauinsland is also open to everyone: The entire Schauinsland railway service is barrier-free.
    Barrier-free bus and train travel
  • Schlossbergbahn Freiburg in Sonnenschein mit blauem Himmel
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    Schlossbergbahn
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    Inclusive city

    Freiburg for all

    Regardless of whether you want to take a wheelchair to the banks of the Dreisam or go up the Schauinsland without barriers: Freiburg has long been successfully committed to ensuring that all visitors can discover the city independently and without barriers. You can find many offers and tips on accessibility in the compact city guide.
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Together against barriers

Your contact persons for accessibility

Accessibility is not a niche topic in Freiburg, but a task to which the entire city is committed. For more than 20 years, an important hub in this network has been the Lebensraum für alle association, which runs the Freiburg für alle portal. Experts from various fields have joined forces here to break down barriers in Freiburg and make the city even more inclusive and open. In addition to brochures in simple language, the association also offers specially designed city guides that list information on accessibility at all stops.

Lebensraum für Alle e.V. 
Längenloh 11, 79108 Freiburg 
Phone: +49 (0)761 - 56 317 
Fax: +49 (0) 761 - 56 317 
E-mail: info@lebensraum-fuer-alle.org