Augustiner Friends Guide: Rediscovering Freiburg's City History Until 1950
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Experience Freiburg's City History Up Close at the Augustiner Museum
This tour with Monika Schacherer from the Friends of the Augustiner Museum invites you to a lively exploration of Freiburg's city history. The walk spans from the founding of the city to the 1950s and connects local history, cultural heritage, and illustrative museum work into a compact city tour with depth.
From the City Foundation to the Post-War Period
The focus is on the development of Freiburg over many centuries. The tour makes visible how a city with significant architectural and social layers developed from medieval beginnings. Those interested in historical contexts will discover a cultural enrichment that does not tell the past abstractly, but makes it tangible.
The Perfect Place for a Story You Can Touch
The Augustiner Museum provides the ideal setting for this city tour. The building is considered a modern, barrier-free cultural venue in the heart of Freiburg and combines exhibition experience with city history. The meeting point is in the corridor in front of the City History room on the 1st floor, exactly where the view of Freiburg's development is particularly concentrated.
Practically Planned for a Relaxed Visit
The tour takes place on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Participation costs 12 euros, reduced 8 euros. Admission is free for young visitors under 27 years, members of the Friends of the Augustiner Museum, holders of a Freiburg pass, a family card, or a museum pass. Tickets are available in the online shop and at the museum cash register.
Travel, Orientation, and Accessibility
The Augustiner Museum at Augustinerplatz is easily reachable by tram. From the main train station, line 1 goes towards Littenweiler to the Oberlinden stop; alternatively, other lines go to Bertoldsbrunnen. For those traveling by car, the Schlossberg parking garage is recommended. The museum is accessible, wheelchair-friendly via an elevator, and equipped with a wheelchair-accessible restroom.
This tour connects Freiburg's city history with a keen eye for places, people, and developments. Those looking for a compact, culture-rich, and well-informed exploration experience will find the ideal opportunity for an inspiring museum visit here. Secure your spots now and discover Freiburg's past with new eyes.
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