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| Freiberg | ||
| federal state | Saxony | |
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| Residents | 40.885 (2019) | |
| height | 400 m | |
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The mining town Freiberg (Saxony) lies on the northern edge of the Osterzgebirge on a high plateau, 2 km west of the Freiberger Mulde. With its typical Saxon cityscape, it is one of the most beautiful cities in the state.
background
Freiberg, created around 1162 due to the silver finds and the state expansion, was once the largest city in the Margraviate of Meißen and an important trading location. The wealth of silver and the important mint made the Margraviate of Meissen, the later Electorate and Kingdom of Saxony, a wealthy state. Silver mining was not stopped until 1913. Instead, after the Second World War, until 1969, there was again increased mining activities in the area of lead, zinc and tin extraction. The smelting of ores, however, has continued uninterrupted until today. Freiberg is the location of one of the world's oldest mining engineering universities and other scientific institutions.
getting there
By plane
The nearest airports are Dresden-Klotzsche Airport
(IATA: DRS), 45 km and Leipzig Halle Airport(IATA: LEJ), 110 km.
By train
The station Freiberg (Sachs) is located south of the old town (walking distance from Obermarkt approx. 15 minutes). Freiberg is on the railway line from Dresden to Werdau (on to Hof; Saxony-Franconia Magistrale), on which the RE 3, RB 30 and S 3 lines operate. The non-electrified branch line to Holzhau branches off here. All other railway lines that used to lead to the surrounding area of Freiberg (for example to Nossen (partly still traditional train operation), Langenau and Halsbrücke), are no longer operated as planned.
The following lines stop in Freiberg (Sachs):
- RE 3: court Hbf - Plauen – Zwickau Hbf - Chemnitz Central Station - Freiberg - Dresden Hbf (every 60 minutes)
- RB 30: Zwickau Hbf - Chemnitz Central Station - Freiberg - Dresden Hbf (every 60 minutes)
- S 3: Freiberg - Klingenberg-Colmnitz - Tharandt - Freital - Dresden Hbf (only Mon-Fri during rush hour; every 60 minutes)
- FEG: Freiberg - Mulda - Holzhau (Mon-Fri 60-minute intervals, Sat-Sun 120-minute intervals)
By bus
The bus traffic in the district of central Saxony is supported by the Regiobus company carried out. Regiobus operates the regional bus routes as well as city bus services in Freiberg and other central Saxon cities.
From the directions of Dresden and Annaberg-Buchholz Freiberg can also be reached several times a day by bus line 400.
In the street
From a distance, Freiberg can be easily reached via the descent Siebenlehn the highway 
and the subsequent federal highway 
. From direction Dresden and Chemnitz also runs the federal highway 
. The eastern part from Dresden is part of the Silberstrassewhich is then south over the federal highway continues in the Ore Mountains.
There are several parking garages on the edge of the city center, e.g. at Tivoli and next to the Kornhaus.
mobility
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The city has a six-line bus network. All lines go to the central bus and train stations:
- Line A: (Seilerberg -) Wasserberg - train station - bus station - Tuttendorf - Halsbrücke (daily, Mon-Fri every 30 minutes, Sat / Sun every 60 minutes Wasserberg - bus station and individual trips to Halsbrücke)
- Line B: Friedeburg - train station - bus station - train - Brand-Erbisdorf (daily, Mon-Fri every 30 minutes to Zug and every second trip to Brand-Erbisdorf, Sat / Sun as a call line taxi with service to the city center)
- Line C: Train station - bus station - university area - Friedeburg - Wasserberg - Häuersteig (daily, Mon-Fri every 20 minutes, Sat / Sun every 60 minutes)
- Line D: (Train -) Seilerberg - train station - bus station - Frauensteiner Straße - Reiche Zeche (daily, Mon-Fri every 30 minutes, Sat / Sun every 60 minutes)
- Line F: Brand-Erbisdorf - industrial area north - Häuersteig - train station - bus station (daily, Mon-Fri every 30 minutes (some trips over Wasserberg), Sat / Sun every 60 minutes as a continuation of line D)
- Line I: Donatsring - Friedeburg - Wasserberg - train station - bus station - industrial area south - industrial area Saxonia - industrial area Pulvermühlenweg (excl. Journeys during the shift times of the companies in the commercial / industrial areas, all journeys as call line taxi)
The tariff of the Verkehrsverbund Mittelachsen applies (VMS), the Freiberg urban area is in tariff zone 10. In the VMS tariff area, network tickets are valid for all public transport in the respective tariff zone, which can be purchased from the bus driver or in the mobility center at the bus station. The Saxony (Saxony-Anhalt, Thuringia) ticket is also valid on all VMS means of transport.
In Freiberg's old town, all essential areas are within walking distance, the streets Petersstraße, Erbische Straße and Burgstraße are designated as pedestrian zones.
Tourist Attractions
The Freiberg sights concentrate on the old town, which - similar to e.g. Leipzig - is surrounded by a road ring.
Churches
One of the really big sights is the 1 St. Mary's Cathedral, a late Gothic hall church (1484 to 1501) on the Untermarkt. Adjacent to the cathedral is the electoral burial chapel, which was expanded in the Italian Renaissance style in 1594 and restored in 1885. It is the resting place of all Protestant princes of the Albertine line from Henry the Pious (d. 1541) to Johann Georg IV. (D. 1694). The most interesting of the tombs located here is that of Elector Moritz (died 1553) with his life-size marble statue made by the Antwerp artist Anton van Zerum. Inside the cathedral, the magnificent Romanesque one deserves attention Golden gate (in the protective structure on the south side), the free-standing stone, late Gothic pulpit (Tulip pulpit) and the great organ, a work by Silbermann.
That is also noteworthy 2 Petrikirche, on the highest point of the city, with three towers, the highest of which, 72 m high, carries the little mountain bell. It also has a Silbermann organ.
The neo-Gothic 3 Jakobikirche has preserved important pieces of equipment from an earlier period. These include the altar, the baptismal font and a Silbermann organ, which was extensively restored in 2017.
The profane 4 Nikolaikirche dates from the Romanesque period, was rebuilt in baroque style and is now used as an event room for the city of Freiberg.
Castles, chateaux and palaces
It was rebuilt by Elector August in 1572 and converted into a military magazine in 1804 5 Freudenstein Castle is located on the northwest edge of the old town and houses the mineral exhibition Terra mineralia (see under museums) and the Saxon mountain archive.
Buildings
To be emphasized is the beautiful 6 Obermarkt the town hall, founded in 1410, with its stately clock tower, which was built right next to the one built in 1545 Department store (Obermarkt 16, Ratskeller) is located. On this, a stone recognizable by a carved cross marks the place where the prince robber Kunz von Kaufungen was executed in 1455.
The city wall has been preserved in many places. The 7 Donatsturm on the eastern edge of the old town is the only one of the five city towers that has survived.
The grammar school was located in an ancient building with a high ornamental gable, erected around 1490 on Untermarkt, until 1875. Also numerous Town houses have been preserved from the 16th century. The more recent public buildings deserve a mention: the train station (since 1862), the judicial building, the hunter barracks, the theater (rebuilt in 1880), the high school and the secondary school.
Monuments
That standing in front of the Peterstor Sweden Monument recalls the heroic defense of the city against Torstensson (1643).
Museums
- 8 City and Mining Museum Freiberg, At the cathedral 1 (in the "Domherrenhof"). Tel.: 49 (0)3731 2025 0, Fax: 49 (0)3731 23197.
Open: Tue to Sun 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., doors open until 4.30 p.m.Price: Admission: adults € 3, reduced € 1.50, family ticket € 7.00. - 9 Natural History Museum, Waisenhausstrasse 10. Tel.: 49 (0)3731 32014, Email: [email protected].
- University museum of the Bergakademie Freiberg
- Museum Life in Freiberg under King Albert - Freiberg Castle Villa
- Geoscientific collections of the Bergakademie Freiberg
- 10 Teaching and visitor mine Himmelfahrt Treasure trove, Fuchsmühlenweg 9. Tel.: 49 (0)3731 394571, Fax: 49 (0)3731 394572, Email: [email protected]. (the only educational mine in the world) with
- Abraham Shaft
- David shaft
- Turmhofschacht
- Old Elisabeth
- Rich colliery
- 11 Drei-Brüder-Schacht and exhibition WassERLeben, Am Drei-Brüder-Schacht 27, 09599 Freiberg (district of Zug). Open: not continuously, please inquire at 03731/74300 (Last Dreier restaurant).
- Terra mineralia, Freudenstein Castle, Brennhausgasse 14, 09596 Freiberg. Tel.: 49 (0)3731 39 2254, Fax: 49 (0)3731 39 2122, (0)3731 39 2261, (0)3731 39 2264, Email: [email protected]. Open: Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekends 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Price: Day ticket € 8, reduced € 4.
Streets and squares
- Obermarkt - with the weekly market and the Freiberg Christmas market during Advent
- Submarket - here is the origin of the city; Both the cathedral and the city and mining museum are located on the Untermarkt
- Palace Square
Parks
- Donatsfriedhof
- Albertpark
various
activities
Culture and entertainment
The Freiberg city theater on Buttermarkt is the oldest city theater in the world (based on the institution in a historical building) and is known as the "small Semperoper" due to the magnificent hall. Directly opposite is the Nikolaikirche, which is used as a municipal event center.
- Central Saxon Theater Freiberg, Borngasse 1. Tel.: 49 3731 35820, Fax: 49 3731 23406, Email: [email protected].
Drama, opera, shows and readings take place in the world's oldest city theater.facebook url used - Concert and conference hall Nikolaikirche, At the Nikolaikirche 1. Concerts of various genres, theater performances and exhibitions are held in the former church. Maps are available from the tourist information.
- Tivoli Concert and Ball House, Dr.-Külz-Strasse 3. Tel.: 49 3731 267890, Fax: 49 3731 2678955, Email: [email protected].Many well-known artists have already performed in the traditional Ballhaus (in operation since 1902). It is also the birthplace of the rock band Puhdys, who celebrate their birthday here every year.Open: ticket office Mon-Fri 10: 00-18: 00.facebook url used
Regular events
- Freiberg summer nights
- Freiberg Bergstadtfest with traditional mountain parade
- Freiberg night shift with mining tattoo
- Freiberg Christmas market with a mountain parade by torchlight
shop
In the Freiberg city center there are many small shops and boutiques that invite you to go shopping. In addition, on the outskirts of the city in the direction of Brand-Erbisdorf (directly on the B101), there is the Häuersteig specialist retail center, including a supermarket and a hardware store.
kitchen
There are pubs and restaurants of various price levels and flavors in the Freiberg old town. Meißner Gasse has developed into a "pub mile" in the lower town.
Cheap
medium
- City economy, Burgstrasse 18. Tel.: 49 3731 692469, Email: [email protected]. bohemian cuisine.Open: daily from 11 a.m.
- Pepper sack, Kirchgasse 15c (in the Schönbergschen Hof, directly at the cathedral). Tel.: 49 3731 458676, Fax: 49 3731 458680, Email: [email protected]. Historic inn.Open: Tue to Sat from 12 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to midnight, Sun from 12 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday: closed.
- Potato house, Berggasse 7. Tel.: 49 3731 355600, Fax: 49 (0)3731 202249, Email: [email protected]. home-style regional cuisine.Open: daily from 5:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Upscale
- Ratskeller, Obermarkt 16. Tel.: 49 3731 22151, Fax: 49 3731 22153, Email: [email protected]. home-style regional cuisine.Open: daily from 10 a.m. to midnight.
nightlife
accommodation
Cheap
medium
- Hotel Alekto, Am Bahnhof 3, 09599 Freiberg. Tel.: 49 37 31 79 40. Price: single from € 62.00, double from € 92.00.
- Hotel on the Obermarkt, Weisenhausstrasse 2, 09599 Freiberg. Tel.: 49 37 31 26 37 0. Price: single from € 51.00, double from € 80.00.
- Hotel Kreller, Fischerstrasse 5, 09599 Freiberg. Tel.: 49 37 31 35 40 0. Price: single from € 62.00, double from € 89.00.
- Hotel "Mauck'sches Gut", Hornstrasse 20, 09599 Freiberg. Tel.: 49 37 31 33 97 8. Price: single from € 54.00, single from € 72.00.
- Old Town Hotel, Donatsgasse 3, 09599 Freiberg. Tel.: 49 37 31 20 70 30. Price: single from € 65.00, double from € 85.00.
- Hotel Rainbow House, Brückenstrasse 5, 09599 Freiberg. Tel.: 49 37 31 79 85 0. Price: single room from € 51.00, double room from € 70.00.
- Hotel Silberhof, Silberhofstrasse 1, 09599 Freiberg. Tel.: 49 37 31 26 88 0. Price: single room from € 55.10, double room from € 70.10.
- Hotel Garni "Blue Flower", Donatsgasse 25, 09599 Freiberg. Tel.: 49 37 31 26 56 0. Price: single from € 55.00, double from € 75.00.
- Hotel Brauhof, Körnerstrasse 2, 09599 Freiberg. Tel.: 49 37 31 35 30 0. Price: single from € 54.00, double from € 67.00.
Upscale
- Freiberg Castle Villa, Beethovenstr. 11, 09599 Freiberg. Tel.: 49 37 31 20 63 05.
Learn
Founded in 1765 Technological University Bergakademie Freiburg (TUBAF) is the fifth oldest mining engineering university in the world. It has six faculties:
- Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science (Faculty 1)
- Faculty of Chemistry and Physics (Faculty 2)
- Faculty of Geosciences, Geotechnics and Mining (Faculty 3)
- Faculty of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering (Faculty 4)
- Faculty of Materials Science and Technology (Faculty 5)
- Faculty of Economics (Faculty 6)
Work
security
health
Freiberg District Hospital, Donation ring 20. Tel.: 49 3731 770, Fax: 49 3731 77 2399. The district hospital provides comprehensive medical care for the population of Central Saxony. It is an academic teaching hospital at the TU Dresden.
Practical advice
Tourist information, Schlossplatz 6. Tel.: 49 3731 273664, Fax: 49 3731 273665, Email: [email protected].
Open: Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri. 10: 00-18: 00, Wed. 10: 00-14: 00, Sat.-Sun. 10: 00-12: 30 and 13: 15-16: 00 (01.01.-14.03.Sat only 10: 00-13: 00, closed on Sundays).facebook url usedtwitter url usedyoutube url used
trips
- Neck bridge (4 km north) - the "Halsbrücker Esse" built in 1888/89 with a height of 140 m was the highest chimney in the world at that time. There is also a "boat lift house" near the village, which is probably the oldest ship lift in the world.
- About the "Silberstraße" to Brand-Erbisdorf (7 km south, B 101) - late Gothic parish church with a life-size miner from 1585.
- Oederan (15 km to the west, B 173) - "Klein-Erzgebirge", the oldest miniature park in Germany.
- Siebenlehn (16 km north, B 101) - the small town between Zellwald and Freiberger Mulde (2003 city status to Großschirma). The church and water tower are well worth seeing, and what was once the highest motorway bridge in Europe is nearby.
- Hainichen (19 km northwest, S 205 via Kleinwaltersdorf) - located on the Stiegis, a tributary of the Freiberger Mulde. Birth town of the poet and philosopher Christian Fürchtegott Gellert.
- Frauenstein (20 km southeast) - castle ruins, castle Frauenstein with Gottfried-Silbermann-Museum and many hiking trails.
literature
- A. Breithaupt: The mountain town of Freiberg in the Kingdom of Saxony. Craz and Gerlach Verlag, Freiberg 1847.
- Yves Hoffmann, Uwe Richter (eds.): Monuments in Saxony. City of Freiberg. Articles I-III. Monument topography Federal Republic of Germany. Advertising & Publishing, Freiberg 2002–2004. ISBN 3-936784-00-0
- Hanns-Heinz Kasper, Eberhard Wächtler (eds.): History of the mountain town of Freiberg. Böhlau, Weimar 1986. ISBN 3-7400-0051-1
- Otfried Wagenbreth, Eberhard Wächtler (eds.): Freiberg mining. Technical monuments and history. 2nd Edition. German publishing house for basic industry, Leipzig 1988. ISBN 3-342-00117-8
Web links
- http://www.freiberg.de - Official website of Freiberg
