Train stations can get chaotic, especially in Europe in my experience, so arriving in Freiburg was…read moredefinitely a pleasant shock. The entire time I passed by during my stay, things seemed relatively calm. Of course delays couldn't be helped (my friend was affected), but solutions were not too far out of reach. This train station has multiple levels, a pharmacy, and lots of food options (Starbucks included). If you forgot to get your authentic German pretzel from a backeri, this can be your chance to grab one before leaving!

Conveniently situated train station within easy walk from the Freiburg city center. It's also a hub…read morefor not only trains but buses and trams and of course taxis. I had been clrver enough to book a room at the adjacent hotel Intercity from which you simply step out at platform 1 straight from the breakfast room. The platform mostly used for some reason. I love to ride trains but I'm definitely not impressed by Deutsche Bahn for many reasons, main one is obviously that the trains are most always delayed (only 1 of the 6 train rides I took during a week was on time). That English information on displays and speakers is not a basic and common thing plus they keep changing the train sets so despite the fact that you should board in front of the train for your booked seat you end up running in vain on a busy platform to reach your seat at the very end of the train are other reasons for my non-fondness of the German railway. Still, Freiburg train station is a pretty decent one as far as train stations go, with cafes and restaurants and a few shops too.

A very convenient tram to use while exploring Freiburg, Germany…read more Make sure to get a ticket or a pass. Our tour guides let us know that if you are caught without a ticket in Germany, you may get a huge fine.