Vauban, Freiburg

Name: Vauban
Address: Freiburg, Germany

#117 among attractions in Freiburg

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Vauban is a neighbourhood to the south of the town centre in Freiburg, Germany. It was built as "a sustainable model district" on the site of a former French military base named after Sébastien Le Prestre de Vauban, the 17th century French Marshal who built fortifications in Freiburg while the region was under French rule. Construction began in 1998, and the first two residents arrived in 2001. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°58'35"N, 7°49'25"E

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Südwest (St. Georgen)Freiburg Germany

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Nearby attractions include: Lorettobad, Church of St. John, Martinstor, Schneeburg.

1 miNE
Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
Lorettobad, Freiburg
25 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque city of Freiburg, Germany, the Lorettobad is a historical gem that offers a refreshing escape from the urban hustle. Established in 1841, Lorettobad is not only the oldest swimming pool in Freiburg but also holds the distinction of being the...
1.4 miNE
Church, Architecture
Church of St. John, Freiburg
36 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Freiburg, Germany, stands the Church of St. John, a beacon of faith and history that has withstood the test of time. This venerable church is not only a place of worship but also an architectural marvel, showcasing the intricate design...
1.7 miNE
Monuments and statues, Historical place
Martinstor, Freiburg
43 min walk • The Martinstor, or Martin's Gate, stands as a historical sentinel in the vibrant city of Freiburg, Germany. This medieval structure is one of the original city gates, dating back to the 13th century, and is a testament to Freiburg's rich past.
1.6 miSW
View point, Forts and castles
Schneeburg, Ebringen
41 min walk • Schneeburg is a castle ruin between Ebringen and Freiburg, Germany. The ruins are at an altitude of 516 metres on the western summit of Schönberg.
1.4 miNE
Bridge
Kronenbrücke, Freiburg
36 min walk • The Kronenbrücke was built on the site of the original bridge which crossed the Dreisam and was one of the two oldest bridges in Freiburg im Breisgau, a city on the edge of the Black Forest in the Baden-Württemberg region of Germany.
1.6 miNE
Library
University Library Freiburg, Freiburg
41 min walk • The University Library Freiburg is the library of the University of Freiburg. As an academic and research library, it caters to students and staff of the University of Freiburg, the University of Education Freiburg, the Catholic University of Applied Sciences Freiburg, and the Protestant University of Applied Sciences Freiburg.
0.9 miE
Botanical garden
Arboretum Freiburg-Günterstal, Freiburg
24 min walk • The Arboretum Freiburg-Günterstal is an arboretum maintained by the University of Freiburg. It is located in Günterstal in the Städtischen Forstamt Freiburg at Günterstalstraße 71, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and open daily without charge.
1.1 miE
Monuments and statues
Holbeinpferd, Freiburg
29 min walk • Holbeinpferd is the colloquial name of the sculpture of a horse in the suburb Wiehre in Freiburg im Breisgau in Baden-Württemberg, Germany which is standing at the corner of Günterstal and Holbein streets.
0.7 miS
Town, Area
Merzhausen, Freiburg
18 min walk • Merzhausen is a town in the district of Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald in Baden-Württemberg in Germany.
1.2 miNE
Church
Sankt Cyriak und Perpetua Kirche, Freiburg
31 min walk • St. Cyriak and Perpetua is a Roman Catholic church in the Wiehre district of Freiburg im Breisgau. The small baroque church is located on Annaplatz on Kirchstraße and is therefore also called Annakirchle.
0.9 miE
47°58'20"N • 7°50'35"E
Waldhaus Freiburg, Freiburg
25 min walk • Museum

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Which popular attractions are close to Vauban?

Nearby attractions include Merzhausen, Freiburg (18 min walk), Lorettoberg, Freiburg (18 min walk), Arboretum Freiburg-Günterstal, Freiburg (24 min walk).

How to get to Vauban by public transport?

The nearest stations to Vauban:

Tram

Vauban Mitte • Lines: 3 (3 min walk)
Paula-Modersohn-Platz • Lines: 3 (7 min walk)

Bus

Paula-Modersohn-Platz • Lines: 7208 (7 min walk)
Lörracher Straße • Lines: 11 (7 min walk)

Train

Freiburg-Sankt Georgen (25 min walk)