If your trip to Freiburg im Breisgau is all locked in but your travel itinerary is looking a little empty, let us give you a few hints and tips.Plan a stop at Freiburg Main Cathedral. It’s one attraction you’ll find on travelers’ to-do lists. If you still have some room on your travel itinerary, Schlossberg and Dreisamstadion will keep you on the go too.

With some great road trip options available in the surrounding area, having your own car makes sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to experience all that St. Blasien, 18 miles away, has to offer. Feldberg Ski Resort should be toward the top of your list here. Lake Schluchsee and Ski Arena Spießhorn are excellent attractions too. The locals will also likely point you in the direction of Villingen-Schwenningen, 30 miles away. If you can only find time for one attraction here, let it be Wanne Observation Tower. (But we’re also huge fans of International Aviation Museum and Franziskaner Museum.)

Hang out with the local people while you’re in Freiburg im Breisgau by attending an event at one of the area’s popular convention centers. There are some terrific things on, so have a look at the schedule and jot down a date. Recommended places include:

• Messe Freiburg (1 mile away).
• Freiburg’s Exhibition and Conference Centre (2 miles away).

Freiburg im Breisgau has loads on offer. You could spend a good while here and not run out of things to do. If you want to take in as much as you can in this thriving metropolis, a rental car is a must. Bear in mind that city driving usually comes with tight streets and limited parking spaces. Don’t worry though, because a small, economical car can make this a lot easier to navigate. If you’d like to head straight out of the city and enjoy some of the caves that Freiburg im Breisgau is known for, you’ll want a vehicle with more room to move. A full-size or mid-size SUV will make that scenic road trip even more fun.

Sometimes the journey is more significant than the destination, which makes finding the right car important. If you’re about to embark on an epic road trip around Freiburg im Breisgau, a robust and stylish SUV could be a good choice. If you want the cheapest possible price and plan on sticking mostly to the city, an economy car is a clever pick. All you need to do is choose what’s going to be the best fit, throw your bags in the back seat, and start clocking up those miles.

You’ll have to keep to the right when driving in Freiburg im Breisgau. Also, exercise a little extra caution if it’s your first time behind the wheel here. Once you’re familiar with local driving habits, you can relax and start enjoying the scenery!

Parking in Freiburg im Breisgau is a piece of cake. You won’t need to repeatedly go around the block in dense traffic here — and that’s why the locals love it. There’s plentiful off and on-street parking on offer.

One of the advantages of hitting the road in a smaller city is lighter traffic, so you don’t have to worry a whole lot about peak-hour gridlock. With a population of about 216,000, you can look forward to a smooth Freiburg im Breisgau driving experience.

While motoring around the streets of Freiburg im Breisgau, keep in mind that the speed limits range from 30km/h to 130km/h. Residential areas are 30km/h unless otherwise signed.

Generally, one of two things will happen. Your chosen rental car company may bill the fined amount to your credit card. This is the most common approach. On the other hand, it may forward your contact information to the relevant local authority so the fine is sent straight to you.

It is against the law to use your cell phone while you’re behind the wheel in Freiburg im Breisgau, and you may even be fined for just handling a phone when you’re in control of a vehicle. That said, the use of hands-free or Bluetooth functions is permitted, as long as your attention remains on the road.

You aren’t permitted to turn on a red light in Freiburg im Breisgau. When you come across one, take the opportunity to enjoy a mindful moment or two until the light changes to green.

Seat belts should always be worn in Freiburg Government Region. However, the rule may vary for certain vehicles, like those operated by public transportation systems.