Freiburg Minster
Freiburg, Germany
Freiburg Minster is a Catholic cathedral located in Freiburg, Germany, featuring Gothic architecture. The 116-meter-tall structure, built of dimension stone, dates back to 1200 and is one of the more looked-up sights in Germany. The cathedral is dedicated to Mary and is recognized as a Kulturdenkmal.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00, and on Sundays and public holidays from 13:00 to 19:30. The site is wheelchair accessible. The nearest airport is EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg in France, which is 50 km away, and the city of Freiburg is 638 km from Berlin.
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 24 °C and lows of 15 °C. The coldest period occurs in January and February, when daily highs are between 4 °C and 6 °C and lows reach -2 °C. Rainfall is common throughout the year; May is the wettest month with 141 mm of rain, while February has the least at 86 mm. Travelers can combine a visit to the cathedral with trips to other nearby locations. Château du Haut-Koenigsbourg is 47 km away, and the Beyeler Foundation is 48 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 24 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 94 | 86 | 104 | 98 | 141 | 123 | 128 | 118 | 108 | 121 | 108 | 132 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
