Kaiserstuhl and the region receive millions of visitors
every year, who have chosen quality and environmental preservation. Every one
can find here his own magical place. There are many hiking routes where tourist
can get in contact with green lizards, insects and exotic orchids all over meadows.
The climate is
ideal for viticulture. This is
the sunniest and warmest vine area
in Germany. Vineyards cover most
of Kaiserstuhl and the wines produced here have an excellent international
reputation.
Hardly any other region in
Germany offers so
much variety. Just a few kilometers from here is The Black Forest or the picturesque villages in Alsace.
Located on the German-French border between Freiburg
and Colmar, Breisach is easily accessible by train. The city is a synonymous of
peaceful and poetic land.
The Breisacher St. Stephan Cathedral, located on
the Münsterberg, rises above the old town. The cathedral was completed at the
end of 15th century and with its artfully designed Late Gothic elements is a
special attraction in the southwest of Kaiserstuhl.
Breisach has many medieval towers, each
one with its own history
and its own character. Climbing uphill to the cathedral we pass below the Hagenbachturm.
Bought in 1319, this
tower
formerly
was a
prison.
In front of the
cathedral is the pink building of the Town Hall which
was formerly a school. Since 1806
serves as the Town Hall and the building has been extended several times.
The old part of the
city around the cathedral is a
network of narrow streets, old
houses with colorful facades and remains of the medieval
city wall. This neighborhood strongly resembles Breisach`s
medieval past.
Below the cathedral flows Rhein which forms the
German-French border. On Breisacher harbor tourist ships and
transport ships constantly cross the river.
Although Breisach
is rather a small town, there is still
a great amount of leisure activities to
enjoy and historical places to visit.
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