Step into the enchanting Europa Park for an experience like no other. Travel enthusiasts are sure to love the city themed areas, where you can drop in to Portugal or Spain, or visit Scandinavia, among the dozen other cities recreated. Larger-than-life roller-coasters, crazy carousels and whirlwind water-rides will get your adrenaline pumping and leave you excited for more. As one of the country's largest of its kind, this park promises an exhilarating and memorable time and will far from disappoint. It makes for a great getaway from mundane city life and is best enjoyed with family and large groups.
Offering stunning views of the vistas unfurling in the vicinity, Schauinslandbahn is a cable car which operates all year round during a stipulated time frame. Visitors can relish the opportunity of gliding over breathtaking scenery and admiring the beauty of their surroundings whilst seated in cabins which carry them from one station to the other.
This is the most artistic cinema in town. Its philosophy of multicultural cinema rests on a constant output of quality, exploring all types of cinematography and not hesitating to offer unknown, exotic, or old works. Furthermore, it is very comfortable and its prices are the lowest in Strasbourg. There are also numerous conferences and debates with specialists and directors. Finally, don't miss out on the bar, which is located inside the cinema.
The Augustiner Museum houses displays gathered from the religious edifices of the city. Prominent exhibits include stone works and glass windows of the Town's cathedral. It is located inside of the old Augustinian monastery. This monastery was supposed to be renovated in massive proportions in 1914. However, due to World War I, those renovations were restricted to a more minimal renovation plan. The museum contains work by many famous artists, including Anselm Feuerbach, Franz Xaver Winterhalter and Matthias Grünewald.
One of the major green regions of Freiburg im Breisgau is the Seepark. This massive city park spanning 35 hectares (86 acres) is great to spend some quiet time and reconnecting with nature. The main feature of the park is the lake, which is ideal for boating.
At Dorotheenhütte Wolfach you'll be able to experience first hand the intricate art of Glass-blowing. At the workshops, you can observe how these unique individual pieces are created using traditional methods. At the Glass works, you'll also find a fascinating museum chronicling the development in the art of glass-making, tools techniques and more. Buy lovely souvenirs for yourself and your family at the Christmas Market.
The neo-classical building which houses la bibliothèque nationale universitaire (B.N.U) - National University Library - is one of five very large structures on the place de la République built by the Germans after the defeat of 1870. They wanted to make Strasbourg a symbol of the power and culture of the Reich; they constructed a number of grandiose buildings, whilst implementing cultural policy in Alsace-Lorraine. The current library was created between 1889 and 1894. This followed the destruction of the municipal library in the bombardments during the siege on the town in 1870. It was immediately very well-equipped by the Empire. Today it is the second best library in France, holding more than 3 million manuscripts on 55 kilometres of shelves. It is practically exhaustive on such subjects as Alsace, Germanic and religious culture.
Set in the bustling city of Lahr, Evangelisch-Methodistische Kirche is a free church with a large congregation that was set up in 1864. In 2006, this old church established a community center where members can gather and share their faith.
Find your inner peace at the idyllic Oberer Schwärzenbachhof, where you can relax, unwind and enjoy the simple pleasures of life. Encompassed by lush greenery, the farm offers a re-energizing break from the hum-drum of the city. While a plethora of farming chores keep the children busy, you can venture out into the woods for a challenging hike. Complete with modern conveniences such as restaurants and apartments, Oberer Schwärzenbachhof offers a fun-filled rural vacation perfect for the whole family.
When on the Hauptstraße, the striking architecture of the Mediathek library is bound to intrigue you and in turn beckon you to come in. Inside, the library is drenched in an angelic white color with an interior decor that draws inspiration from geometrical shapes and sizes. The hall is massive and it is stocked with a wide selection of books. In addition, Mediathek also has many personal computers along with colorful seating spaces that give this place an interesting look. The large windows are nothing less than a work of art, as they delight you with the picturesque views of the city's landscape. Winding stairs take you on the top floor, where conference rooms and other venues can be found.