Zum Roten Baeren - Freiburg im Breisgau

3-star historic hotel in the Old Town of Freiburg im Breisgau

Location & History

Zum Roten Baeren is the oldest guesthouse in Germany, operating continuously since 1120. The hotel sits in the pedestrian-only Old Town of Freiburg, 98 ft from the Oberlinden tram stop and minutes from Freiburg Cathedral and the historical marketplace. Guests walk outside to the Schwabentor (Swabian gate) and the lively cathedral square with its colorful market.

Dining & Breakfast

The on-site restaurant serves fresh, seasonal local produce with an extensive selection of local wines. Breakfast is a generous buffet with assorted meats, cheeses, eggs, and gourmet coffee maker, served in a charming room with historic ceramic and an old wood burner. ZUM KRANZ, a restaurant a stone's throw away on Herrenstraße 40, offers traditional German cuisine with a communal table d'hôte seating.

Rooms & Amenities

Zum Roten Baeren offers diverse room types including Standard Single Rooms, Comfort Double Rooms, Deluxe Double Rooms, and Suites, some with a mini balcony or sofa. Rooms feature modern bathrooms, comfortable beds, and a heated shelf beneath the sink for drying. The hotel includes a lift, in-house sauna, and a garden courtyard for relaxation.

Family & Children

The hotel is family-friendly, with kids' meals available at the on-site restaurant. Rooms are spacious enough for families, with Suites offering extra space and a sofa. The pedestrian-only location provides safe access to nearby attractions like the cathedral square and Christmas Markets.

Guest Services & Practical Info

Discounted parking is available in a lot 1000 ft away through cobbled streets, though the hotel advises checking with reception about temporary tram line disruptions. The hotel offers express check-in/check-out, luggage storage, laundry and ironing service, and a meeting/banquet facility. A basement cellar museum displays the hotel's early foundations from 1120.

• Location: Pedestrian-only Old Town, minutes from Freiburg Cathedral and market
• History: Oldest guesthouse in Germany, operating since 1120
• Dining: On-site restaurant with local wines and seasonal produce; rich breakfast buffet
• Rooms: Standard Singles, Comfort Doubles, Deluxe Doubles, and Suites with mini balconies
• Wellness: In-house sauna and garden courtyard