Freiburg is accessible from several international airports.

EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL/MLH/EAP):

• Located about 70 km south of Freiburg.
• Bus services (Freiburger Reisedienst) or trains from Basel SBB train station can bring you to Freiburg.

Frankfurt Airport (FRA):

• One of the largest airports in Germany, located about 270 km north of Freiburg.

Zurich Airport (ZRH):

• Located about 150 km southeast of Freiburg.

To plan your route, please use the Deutsche Bahn or trainline websites, where possible.

If you are coming from outside Freiburg, you can take a train to the Freiburg Hauptbahnhof (main train station). Freiburg is well-connected by rail and can be accessed from major cities in Germany, such as Frankfurt, Basel and Munich, as well as neighboring countries.

To plan your route, please use the Deutsche Bahn or trainline websites, where possible.

From the Main Station

Once you arrive at Freiburg Hauptbahnhof, the venue is a short tram ride or walk away.

• Walking: It’s about a 10-minute walk. Head southeast on Bismarckallee toward Bertoldstraße. Continue onto Bertoldstraße until you reach the Platz der Alten Synagoge. Turn right here and then continue straight onto Platz der Universität. The Kollegiengebäude I will be on your left.
• Tram: Take any tram line towards Bertoldsbrunnen and follow the steps for the tram route.

Identify the tram stop nearest to your current location in Freiburg. You can use public transport apps or websites such as VAG Freiburg or the Deutsche Bahn to find the best tram route. The main tram lines that will take you to Platz der Universität are:

Tram Line 1 (Landwasser - Littenweiler)
Tram Line 2 (Hornusstraße - Günterstal)
Tram Line 3 (Haiderberg - Vauban)
Tram Line 4 (Zähringen - Messe)
Tram Line 5 (Rieselfeld - Hornusstraße)

Ensure that you are boarding a tram that heads towards the city center or Bertoldsbrunnen, which is the closest major tram stop to your destination. For Aula Kollegiengebäude I, the closest tram stops are Stadttheater or Bertoldsbrunnen.

From Stadttheater

• After getting off the tram, head towards the Platz der Alten Synagoge
• Turn right onto the Platz der Alten Synagoge
• Continue straight to stay on Platz der Universität
• Kollegiengebäude I will be on your left

From Bertoldsbrunnen

• After getting off the tram, head southwest on Bertoldstraße toward Rathausgasse
• Turn left onto the Platz der Alten Synagoge
• Continue straight to stay on Platz der Universität
• Kollegiengebäude I will be on your left

Identify the bus stop nearest to your current location in Freiburg. You can use public transport apps or websites such as VAG Freiburg to find the best route. The main bus lines that serve the central area near Platz der Universität are:

Bus Line 10 (Zähringen - Paduaallee)
Bus Line 11 (St. Georgen - Reutebachgasse)
Bus Line 27 (Herdern - Vauban)

Ensure that you are boarding a bus that heads to the city center or Hauptbahnhof (main train station), which is close to your destination.

Freiburg is a very bike-friendly city with numerous bike lanes and paths.

Bike Parking
There are several bike racks around the university area where you can securely park your bike.

Parking
Public parking garages nearby include:

• Schwabentorgarage: Leo-Wohleb-Straße 4-6, 79098 Freiburg
• Rotteckgarage: Rotteckring 12, 79098 Freiburg
• Schlossberggarage: Schlossbergring 14, 79098 Freiburg

More details and options can be found here .

Provide the destination Platz der Universität 3, 79098 Freiburg.

If you are already in the city center or nearby areas, walking might be the most convenient option. From central points like the Hauptbahnhof (main train station) or Bertoldsbrunnen, it's a short walk to the university.