The Sunniest City in Germany? | Easy German 528

It is autumn, and while in Berlin it is already twelve degrees and raining, Is the weather still nice here in Freiburg, 26 degrees? Freiburg is actually the sunniest city in Germany, with the highest average number of sunshine hours. This is due to a climatically favorable location here on the edge of the Black Forest. A few years ago we were already here, and today we're back. And I want to find out for myself what life is like in this sunny city. Let's go! Freiburg is the sunniest city in Germany. Is that correct, first of all? Yes, I think it's already quite warm and very sunny compared to other places in Germany. How do you notice it in everyday life? Yes, you can already notice quite specifically now that it's still almost 30 degrees in October. I've always heard that Freiburg is also a city where it rains the most in all of Germany. People always say it's the sunniest city, but in reality, there's also a lot of bad weather. You can just tell it. So if you live in Freiburg, it's simply obvious—we're now in mid-October. It must have been almost a tropical night last night, I think. And how do you notice that in everyday life? What is life like here? Also, I can't be in two places at once. Okay, I'll just keep it simple. How do you notice it in everyday life? Much of it unfolds on the street. We wear raincoats less often when we're out and about. And we might also be less problematic when traveling by bicycle. Yes, one is outside a lot, I'd say. Probably also because of the Black Forest. Of course, weather definitely plays a major role there, I think. You never know when the heat might finally get to you. And I moved to the Black Forest some time ago because it's no longer so hot there. Really, the city was too sunny for you? Mhm. Of course, there is plenty of time to spend outdoors. Going out to eat is possible to enjoy the last autumn days. Or of course also do sports. Referring to the Dreisam, the river that flows through Freiburg here. Exactly, so there are already plenty of options to simply spend time outdoors. And how is life in Freiburg? Also, I must say, relaxed. When you just stand there at the Bertholzbrunnen, you know. There are indeed very many people walking around there, very multilingual, for example. You sometimes wonder where they come from. That's quite interesting there. And of course the many students who are here make the whole thing somewhat younger. And even at my age and so on, it's still quite lively. And how are the people here like? Do they also have a sunny disposition? Are they in a good mood? I would say there are all kinds. But if one compares it with other cities, I would certainly claim that that it is friendlier here than in some other cities. People always say that Freiburg is a bit ecological. many teachers, many doctors, and so on and so forth. You can naturally also feel the atmosphere of the student city. All in all, they have a calm and open nature, and everyone is welcome. And how are the people, what are the Freiburgers like? Very down-to-earth, very enjoyable, and very refined. Pleasure-oriented, cozy, yet equipped with a strong work ethic. What's a Freiburger like, what's a Freiburg woman like, what are people like here? Open, friendly. I had a job that required me to interact with many, many people every single day. I was very satisfied. Partly, not entirely so. Partly, quite nice actually—those people with their finger always raised. Can you explain it? What does it mean? This simply means that the density of pitfalls is relatively high. Also, as soon as one makes a mistake here, will one be alerted to it? Yeah, or whatever. Not necessarily pointed out directly, but you do get the message signaled. What do you like most about Freiburg? My wife, who else? The surroundings, sorry, the surroundings. And where is your husband coming from? This is my surroundings. I really like that one has a small-town life, of course not like in Berlin or a major city. but it remains relatively small at the moment, and yet one still has the opportunity to get out into the woods by riding a bike for just five minutes. That's hard. I like so many things about Freiburg. Also, I find the old town very, very beautiful. The buildings, some neighborhoods. I also like that you can move very quickly, both in the city and in nature. I think it's nice, and somehow it's small, but still very busy. I think I like this about Freiburg. Also, my favorite place is the old town because everything is within walking distance, everywhere with cobblestone streets. Actually, we live where everyone goes on vacation. That it is a green city, that great importance is placed on the environment, and that it is a pleasant, friendly community. The incredibly beautiful nature and leisure opportunities right on the doorstep. The Black Forest. The Black Forest, France, the Alps. I very much enjoy going to the Münster market at noon and buying there fruits, vegetables, and so on. Then I meet up with friends and acquaintances at the market hall and drink two glasses of wine. That you can meet nice people, sit around, drink coffee, and go anywhere by bicycle and just somehow have a very cozy, carefree life. If you're feeling inspired to visit Freiburg now, we recommend the Black F. There are two locations in the Freiburg freight yard area: the Black F Tower and the Black F House. The Black F aims to reinterpret living on a temporary basis. Whether you're here with us for two nights or for a few months, you'll feel right at home. Each apartment has a well-equipped kitchen area, a table for eating and working, and good, free Wi-Fi a place to relax and a super cozy bed. And the Black F Tower has a beautiful rooftop terrace. We felt really comfortable here, and if you ever come to Freiburg as well, Then check out Black F at www.blackf.house or on Instagram at blackf.freiburg. What do you dislike most about Freiburg? Um, God, there's nothing. Phew, tough one. You know what? What do you dislike most about Freiburg? Hmm, I actually need to think about this for a while, because it's more or less my dream city in Germany. Um, what don't I like so much? Well, of course, it's somewhat limited by the cultural program. Also, in the big city one might have a slightly wider range of options. But otherwise, I truly like Freiburg in every way. Is everything perfect? Perfect now, no, but no, there's nothing that comes to mind right now. Too boring? No nightlife? No, it doesn't interest me. I'd really like it if there were a few more celebration options here. For example, also during the week or a few more options for where one can go out. Not always the same, but perhaps the city is just too small for that. Ah, the rent. The rent is unfortunately quite high. And that is actually somewhat of a major problem, that people looking for an apartment end up finding poor-quality apartments. How high is a typical 60-square-meter apartment? Sixty square meters are two rooms. There we're already at around 800 to sometimes 1,000 euros. Right now, I'm cycling a lot, especially with all the construction sites. There are sometimes so many construction sites in Freiburg now. Also all road construction, where you then have to take detours. Sometimes that's not so great either. But actually, generally bad, no. Sometimes I'd just prefer living in a honest city like Mannheim, where things are simply more straightforward. And here it's all set out so beautifully green. Sometimes that can really get on one's nerves over time. Vegan food all the time. Well, that's everywhere now, has spread everywhere. But Freiburg is precisely the pioneering city for this, for all these stories. Yeah, I sometimes find this perfect little world a bit annoying too, to be honest. that one just has the feeling that one is somewhat in the provinces and isn't really involved in these problems in any way. that actually exists in this world. It's too perfect. Yes, a little bit already. Also sometimes it's a bit like that, you know, you hear all those news reports anyway And then sometimes it's maybe somehow also a huge contradiction, somehow. And one knows, well, yes, okay, it's all just an illusion, after all. And what kind of dialect is that I'm hearing? They call it Alemannic. It comes almost from the Lörrach border, that is Magreveler Land, all the way up to Karlsruhe. But most of it is Alemannic. It's already a bit towards Swiss German. Yes, or French, depending on where one is right now. When going into the Kaiserstuhl, it's actually almost French rather than Arabic in there. It's originally Alemannic, but quite urbanized now. Also, that means because there are so many students there, one doesn't tend to do it much anymore. When you go into the Kaiserstuhl, you might still come across some farmer who's so old-fashioned that you can't understand him anymore. because he actually has such a broad dialect that it is no longer understandable to an ordinary person. Very little of it remains here, and besides, few of them actually come from here. And if they come from here, they no longer really have the dialect in their blood. For someone who's never been here before, what's your secret tip? You can cycle on the Rosskopf. What is that, the Rosskopf? This is the local mountain here, and there are beautiful bike trails there—I can recommend them to everyone. Practically real walks or bike rides around Freiburg. For example, the district of Freiburg-Güntersthal or Herdern. To drive to Colmar. Out of Freiburg. Yes, actually, I've always thought Freiburg is a great city, but when I go over into Alsace, I have much more beautiful, even much more original little towns, virtually. Everywhere there are small villages and towns in the Black Forest, all of which beat Freiburg. Go into the forest, and not just somewhere where everyone else is, but go another 100 meters deeper in And then one is completely alone. Into the Black Forest. In the Black Forest, exactly. And that's why that would always be my tip, which isn't so secret but rather quite obvious, But still, I think it's simply the most beautiful thing, I find. Freiburg is truly beautiful, and the people I've spoken to here They were so heartfelt, so warm, and so loving. But I must say, this city is almost a bit too perfect for me. I already miss the chaotic, vast Berlin. How are you? What is your dream city? A small, idyllic, beautiful town, or a big city where there's always something going on? Write us a comment. 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