Freiburg, a destination
Freiburg is an award-winning city where sustainable thinking is profitable and a part of everyday life - an ideal place to hold the Seminar. For example, cycling is central to Freiburg’s transport system. In the last three decades the city’s cycle lane network has grown from 29 km to over 500 km in length.
Known as Germany’s ‘Solar City’, Freiburg has also invested heavily in renewable energy. Leading solar research institutes are based in the city and its use of solar power puts it at the top of the German ‘Solar League’. At present, almost 5% of Freiburg’s electricity comes from sustainable energy sources, and the city is on track to meet its aim of 10% by 2010.
Visitors to Freiburg, the "capital of the Black Forest", quickly discover a friendly town blessed with abundant sunshine. The attractive old quarter has twisting lanes, pretty courtyards, little streams known as "Bächle", traditional restaurants and quaint bars. Towering over everything is the münster with its unique spire. Freiburg is an understandably popular choice for wine connoisseurs and gourmets. No other major German town has so many vineyards within its boundaries.
Watch this short video summarising many aspects that make Freiburg a truly unique place to spend two weeks in the summer.