On my last day in Freiburg I decided to just hop on the first tram that arrived, do some sightseeing and let it take me wherever it did with no special goal in mind. Suddenly I saw an impressive stone gate on the left that reminded me of a cemetery so I decided to hop off and explore. Visiting cemeteries when travelling in Europe is such a treat since they're often beautiful and full of interesting monuments, tombs and statues (of which I have a phobia, but at the same time is really fascinated by...) as well as being lovely, peaceful places for contemplation. My life partner (who suddenly passed away earlier this year) and I always made sure to visit cemeteries when we travelled so it was quite emotional and special to find this cemetery by chance here. As it was the first day that was really gorgeous during this autumn week, intense blue skies, accompanied by lurid colours of red, orange and yellow the walk between tombs, monuments and gravesites was made even more special. I ended up on a bench in the sun crying my eyes out for half an hour or so, which felt appropriate in so many ways as well as liberating. That I ended up on that bench, at that cemetery, that day, on a significant trip to Schwarzwald. I don't think that was a coincidence. Or rather, coincidences are life's little messages to tell you you're not alone. Beautiful cemetery, more than well worth a visit and a walk whether you're mourning or not. read more

Hauptfriedhof - entrance, october 2016 - Funeral Services & Cemeteries Near Me - Freiburg, BW

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