Guided tours in Freudenstadt

A colorful range of themed tours

Freudenstadt, the charming Black Forest town with over 400 years of history, offers visitors a wide range of interesting city tours. These allow tourists to discover the sights and fascinating history of the town in an entertaining way.

General city tours
The Freudenstadt Tourist Information Office organizes various general city tours that offer a comprehensive overview of the city:

•  Freudenstadt - the capital introduces itself: A 90-minute tour that presents the many facets of the town and its history.
• Freudenstadt - short and compact: A one-hour short tour of the most important sights and places.
• Freudenstadt for children and young people: A 75-minute tour that brings the town to life for young visitors in a playful way.
• Barrier-free city tour: A 90-minute tour for people with disabilities.
• Bus tour: A 90-minute discovery tour through Freudenstadt by coach.

Themed and costumed tours
For a special experience, Freudenstadt also offers historical and costumed city tours:

• With the Black Forest Girl through Freudenstadt: a 60- or 90-minute tour during which the Black Forest Girl in traditional costume tells the history of the town and interesting facts about traditional Black Forest costume.
• Trachten-Marie: An entertaining tour with a focus on the town church and exciting information about the “capital of the Black Forest”.
• City founder tour: A two-hour hands-on tour in which the city founder Duke Friedrich von Württemberg personally guides you through the city he founded in 1599.
• Railroad history: A 75-minute guided tour with a trip to the main railway station, which gives an insight into Freudenstadt's importance as a railroad and spa town.

Special attractions
During the guided tours, visitors have the opportunity to explore some of Freudenstadt's most remarkable sights:

• The largest market square in Germany
• The four characteristic Winkelhaken buildings, designed by the “Swabian Da Vinci” Heinrich Schickhardt
• The imposing town church
• The town hall tower with its breathtaking panoramic view over the town and the Black Forest

Practical information

• The Freudenstadt Tourist Information Office is centrally located at Marktplatz 64 and offers comprehensive information and booking options for guided tours of the town.
• Most tours are designed for groups of up to 25 people.
• Prices vary depending on the type and duration of the tour, but typically start at around 65-75 euros for group tours.
• Some special tours, such as the Stadtgründer tour, have individual prices and numbers of participants.

Freudenstadt offers a wide range of guided tours to suit every taste and interest to explore the town and its history.From classic tours to entertaining costumed tours - every visitor will find an exciting way to get to know the Black Forest town.