Freiburg im Breisgau · Wiehre & Lorettoberg

Lorettobad

Historic outdoor swimming pool nestled at the foot of Lorettoberg, originally built in 1934.

About Lorettobad

Historic outdoor swimming pool nestled at the foot of Lorettoberg, originally built in 1934. Features multiple pools, sunbathing lawns, and a charming retro atmosphere beloved by locals. The perfect summer escape with views of the surrounding hills.

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Address

Lorettostraße 51a, 79100 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

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Good to know

Tips, answered

Arrive before 11am on weekends to secure a good spot on the lawn, as it gets very crowded during summer afternoons

Plan for about 2h 30m.

Lorettobad is in the Wiehre & Lorettoberg neighborhood of Freiburg im Breisgau. The address is Lorettostraße 51a, 79100 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany. The area is well-served by metro.

This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.

Comfortable shoes are recommended. Check the weather forecast and dress in layers, especially in shoulder seasons.

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Museum für Neue Kunst

Modern art museum focusing on 20th-century and contemporary German art including expressionism and neue sachlichkeit movements. The permanent collection features works by Otto Dix and local Freiburg artists alongside rotating contemporary exhibitions. Entry is EUR 5 and the compact galleries allow thorough viewing in under two hours.

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Landmark

Lorettokapelle

Small baroque pilgrimage chapel dating from 1657, perched on Lorettoberg hill. Built to commemorate a battle during the Thirty Years' War. The chapel offers peaceful surroundings and is the starting point for beautiful forest walks.

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