Tourist Attractions in Germany

The city of Freiburg is a historical centre of excellence for medical education and research. Freiburg is a top ranking city in the German lifestyle index. © Istockphoto

The Gelenk-Klinik is located in the heart of Western Europe, where Germany, France and Switzerland meet. Our patients benefit from being in an environment which is perfect not only for treatment and recuperation, but also for leisure and tourism.

Freiburg is home to Freiburg University, one of the most important centres of medical training in Germany. The city is the capital of Germany’s famous “Schwarzwald” or Black Forest. An area rich in nature, culture and tradition. Freiburg is easily accessible from Zurich, Basel and Frankfurt airports.

World famous Titisee in the Black Forest. © Fotolia

Whilst in Freiburg, you are already within the 200km long and 60km wide area which makes up the Black Forest. It is not only the largest of the German forests, but it also the most varied and most beautiful.

With it's houses sheltering beneath massive sloping roofs, it's famous gateau, it's cuckoo clocks and colourful traditional dress, it provides a storybook picture of Germany.

Strasbourg - Crossroads of French and German Culture. © Fotolia

At the northeast frontier of France, bordered by the Rhine, lies Alsace. It is a region characterised by a gentle rolling landscape, with mountains on one side.

A particularly scenic drive runs south from Strasbourg to Colmar, taking in pretty villages, castles, vineyards and magnificent forests.

It is an area famous for it's cuisine which benefits from both it's German and French influence.

Basel - ancient heritage of humanism and learning. © Fotolia

One of the most important cultural centres in Switzerland, Basel is located where the Swiss, German and French borders meet.

The River Rhine flows through the centre, dividing the city in two. The historical old town is situated on the south west bank, with it's medieval charm, leafy courtyards and 16th century townhouses. The Münster dominates the skyline from it's lofty Rhineside terrace. Glitzy shopping streets connect the two main old town squares.

Zurich - City at the Lake. © Fotolia

You are likely to find plenty to keep you occupied in this most beautiful of cities. Adorned with over a thousand fountains, Zurich is situated where the River Limnat flows into the Zurich See.

Geneva - Heart of French Switzerland. © Fotolia

Geneva enjoys a beautiful location. It is centred around the point where the River Rhine flows out of Lake Geneva, flanked on one side by the Jura mountains and on the other, the Alps.