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Topic: Freiburg (region)


  
  .:: SolarRegion ::.
Freiburg is a city of 205,000 people that was founded 900 years ago in the wine-growing area of southwest Germany, close to the French border, the upper Rhine and the Black Forest.
Freiburg's Central Station has installed a solar PV facade that is 19 floors tall, with 240 solar modules, and the city is full of houses whose owners have installed solar systems for electricity or hot water on their roofs.
Freiburg's goal is to decrease nuclear's influence, and increase the energy from renewables to 10% by 2010.
www.solarregion.freiburg.de /solarregion/freiburg_solar_city.php   (1725 words)

  
 Max-Planck-Institute of Immunobiology - Freiburg   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
This region is famous for its excellent wines, its delicious cuisine and its very special life-style, which is a perfect mixture of new and old.
Freiburg's history goes back to the 12th century and in the center of it's historical down town area there is located one of the most beautiful and oldest Gothic Cathedrals in the world.
Freiburg is also the cultural centrum of the region: there are music festivals from classic to jazz, two municipal orchestras, numerous theaters and cinemas with international and alternative program.
www.immunbio.mpg.de /home/institute/freiburg/index.html   (320 words)

  
 Freiburg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Freiburg has a sunny microclimate and popular opinion has it that Freiburg is the warmest, sunniest city in Germany.
The Historisches Kaufhaus of 1532 in Freiburg's Cathedral Square or Münsterplatz.
The airport Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (Baden Airpark) is situated approximately 120 km north of Freiburg and is served by, inter alia, the low-cost carrier Ryanair.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Freiburg   (1716 words)

  
 Freiburg Innovation Prize 2006 awarded   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Freiburg Innovation Prize, awarded for the first time in 1991, is a symbol of the excellent economic performance and creativity of companies in the Freiburg-Breisgau region.
The prize is a renowned driver of creativity and is a reflection of the varied and fertile economic structure of the region as well as the region’s outstanding university and research landscape.
The Freiburg BlickZentrum was awarded the second prize for innovation relating to the diagnostics and therapy of perception and gaze fixation disorders associated with learning problems that usually affect schoolchildren and young adolescents.
www.bio-pro.de /en/region/freiburg/magazin/03210/index.html   (805 words)

  
 Freiburg   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Freiburg is small enough to allow you to feel "at home" from your first day here, yet at the same time big enough to be international, exciting and vibrant.
Freiburg has a population of around 200,000, of which 25,000 are university and college students, and a history that goes back some 900 years.
Freiburg is considered as the culinary heart of south-western Germany.
www.ihfreiburg.de /freiburg.htm   (822 words)

  
 Environmental Sustainability Policy featuring Freiburg, Germany   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Freiburg has more than 240 miles of bike paths and a third of all journeys are by bicycle.
Freiburg is also a leader in co-generation plants, with more than 50 per cent of its electricity produced by heat/electricity co-generation plants.
The total economic impact of the environmental sector in the Freiburg region is approximately a billion Euros per year, about six per cent of the total economy of the region and twice the average for the rest of the country.
www.sustaindane.org /main/sustainable_freiburg.htm   (448 words)

  
 Rathaus-Partnerstädte
With 120,000 residents, Besancon is the political, economic and cultural center in the Franche-Comte region of the French Jura.
The city is a capital for administration and with its 830,000 residents, is the largest of Freiburg's partner cities.
Additionally, Freiburg supports the city of Lemberg with the building of a democratic system of administration and endeavors to assist the city in times of need.
www.freiburg-online.com /freiburg/english/online/html/tourismus/partnerstaedte.html   (643 words)

  
 Study Abroad in Germany   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Freiburg is an historic university city located in southwestern Germany near the French and Swiss borders and is surrounded by both the Black Forest and Upper Rhine Valley.
Freiburg has much to offer students such as its mix of Romanesque and Gothic architecture, excellent wine, numerous cultural events and of course the region's natural beauty and culture.
Freiburg's traditional cuisine, based on asparagus, river trout and kässpätzle (a cheese-covered dish of noodles), is something to savor.
www.usc.edu /dept/LAS/overseas/programs/germany/freiburg/index.html   (428 words)

  
 ECTS-Guide - City of Freiburg
Freiburg has a population of around 200,000, including 30,00 students studying at various universities and colleges: the Albert-Ludwigs-University, the Pedagogical University, the School of Music, and two colleges specialising in social work training.
Freiburg is a city at the fore of the ecological movement and has won national acclaim for its environmental policies.
Freiburg lies in the region on the Upper Rhine known as the 'Regio', the area where Switzerland, France and Germany meet.
www.ph-freiburg.de /internat/english/city.htm   (143 words)

  
 A2Z Languages - IH - Freiburg, Germany - Program Overview
Program Overview: IH Freiburg was founded as LGS Sprachkurse in 1972 with the focus on teaching English to German locals.
In the early 1980's LGS Sprachkurse changed its name to IH Freiburg and began to specialize in the teaching of German to foreign students.
As with many of our other schools, IH Freiburg not only provides general German language study, but can also provide specialized programs for businesspeople, lawyers, teachers, etc. Specialized courses are offered under a private instruction format.
www.a2zlanguages.com /freiburg.htm   (1080 words)

  
 Informations about Freiburg and Sociology at the University of Freiburg.
Freiburg, the economic and cultural center on the Oberrhein, today has something like 204.000 citizens and is the only major city in Baden-Württemberg with a constantly rising number of inhabitants.
As far as economic- and Structural-policies are concerned, Freiburg is aiming for a middle ground that helps to preserve the cities and unique flair while allowing a sustainable economic development.
Freiburg today is setting itself high aims: it strives to strike a balance between ecology and economy, tries to provide cultural highlights in co-operation with its institutes of higher education and the university, and finally tries to establish transnational partnerships across the neighboring borders of France and Switzerland.
www.zmk.uni-freiburg.de /Freiburg/Default.htm   (432 words)

  
 Freiburg, Germany - Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany - Freiburg University - Cities in Germany
Freiburg im Breisgau is habitually associated with the famous Black Forest region, with its traditional cherry-and-chocolate gateau and of course, cuckoo clocks.
Freiburg is situated at the southern tip of the Black Forest region in the immediate vincinity of France (3 km distance) and Switzerland (42 km).
Freiburg's traditional cuisine, based on asparagus, river trout and 'kässpätzle' (a cheese-covered dish of noodles), is something to savour.
www.about-germany.org /capitals/freiburg.php   (281 words)

  
 kompetenznetze.de Freiburg
The Economic Region of Freiburg is characterized by its central European position in South West Germany, in direct neighbourhood to France and Switzerland.
The economic region of Freiburg is regarded as an innovation, growth and research region in the middle of "RegioTriRhena", the tri-national economic area.
The Economic Region of Freiburg is characterized by the dominating service sector and a relatively low industrial density, which is largely due to its history.
kompetenznetze.de /navi/en/Innovationsregionen/freiburg.html   (628 words)

  
 Cheap Hotels in Freiburg Accomodation Freiburg Hotels
The modern InterCityHotel Freiburg with its central location is the ideal starting point for a stroll through the city, an excursion to the beautiful Black Forest and to the Titisee or a trip to nearby Basel,...
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Bed and breakfast in Freiburg is often abbreviated as bandb in Freiburg, b and b, b@b, b @ b.
www.cheaperthanhotels.co.uk /Germany/Freiburg   (499 words)

  
 Freiburger Bachchor
The Freiburg Bach Choir was founded by Theodor Egel as a student choir of the University of Freiburg in the winter semster of 1943/44.
The Freiburg Bach Choir not only became a characteristic institution of the cultural life in its home town and the Freiburg region but also caused great sensation with several concerts in Germany and abroad.
In May 2002 the Freiburg Bach Choir visited Japan to perform Bach's »Mass in B minor« in the Hiroshima Peace Church and in Matsuyama together with the Matsuyama Bach Choir and the Hiroshima Bach Soloists under the conductor Hans Michael Beuerle.
www.freiburger-bachchor.de /english/choir.html   (211 words)

  
 Piemont-Projekt - Landespflege Freiburg
The residents of Premosello and Colloro considered the wilderness in the inner regions of the Val Grande National Park as positive and the term wilderness was associated with numerous emotional-affective attributes.
In this form wide protected and unprotected areas could be integrated within the nearby Sesia and Anzasca valley to create a large model region to test strategies for sustainable development and protection of the abandoned areas in the south western alpine region.
An appropriate concept for the coexistence of agricultural areas and areas of uncontrolled landscape development is proposed for this exemplary region.
www.landespflege-freiburg.de /forschung/piemont_projekt.en.html   (2107 words)

  
 Internet Conference on Ecocity Development
Freiburg is located in the south-western corner of Germany near the French and Swiss borders (picture 2).
Freiburg covers an area of some 150 square kilometers in the Rhine valley at the foot of the Black Forest.
In the meantime, the network has grown into a very extensive regional transportation association, which is comprised of the city of Freiburg and two administrative dis-tricts, and covers an area of approximately 50 square kilome-ters.
www.ias.unu.edu /proceedings/icibs/ecocity03/papers/hoppe/paper.html   (2116 words)

  
 Freiburg travel guide - Wikitravel
Freiburg [1] is known as the "Jewel of the Black Forest".
Freiburg is connected to the German highway system via the A5, running along the Rhine Valley from south to north, starting at the Swiss border.
Hofgarten Hotel BandB Freiburg, (http://www.hotel-hofgarten.de) is still only 10 minutes by car from the old town and Muenster Cathedral, the city centre, the main station and the pictorial Glottertal.
wikitravel.org /en/Freiburg   (2321 words)

  
 Freiburg hotels - Germany
The InterCityHotel Freiburg is the ideal starting-point for a tour of this charming town, the beautiful Black Forest, or an excursion to historic Basel.
The hotel is situated in the heart of Freiburg, the capital of the magnificent Black Forest.
At the heart of the region where 3 countries meet; Germany, France(25km), and Switzerland(60km), lies the ancient university town of Freiburg with its famous cathedral, "Bachle" (little street brooks) and historic city Untte.
www.supersaver-hotels.com /hotels/de--freiburg.html   (629 words)

  
 Black Forest Germany,German Language Courses,Freiburg Region Vacation
Freiburg his an enchanting location between the Black Forest and the Rhine, with France and Switzerland on the doorstep.
Freiburg offers enormous cultural diversity, colourful and exuberant street festivals, the Black Forest and famous wine regions nearby, an easygoing atmosphere and an optimal mix of pubs and cafés.
All of this and a network of bicycle paths that earn Freiburg the title of the bicycle city, justify Freiburg's very positive image and a reputation as a city where there is never a shortage of leisure time activities.
www.learn4good.com /great_schools/germany_blackforest_freiburg_german_language_courses.htm   (496 words)

  
 Solutions from the cities: Bucking the trend
For over three decades, the city of Freiburg im Breisgau – the regional capital of one of Germany’s most popular tourist destinations and one of the country’s fastest growing major cities – has pursued an environmentally friendly urban development policy in which transport plays an important role.
In Freiburg the bicycle is an essential mode of transport for short and medium distance journeys.
Freiburg is conscious of its historic role and seeks to maintain and reinforce its position as a socially diverse and commercially important social, cultural and economic centre.
www.ourplanet.com /imgversn/121/bohme.html   (1226 words)

  
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Freiburg is located in the southwestern region of Germany known as the Black Forest, an area noted for its beautiful mountains covered with vast stands of spruce.
Freiburg is an hour from Switzerland and France by train.
Freiburg's history goes back to the 12th century and it's charming down town area is crowned by one of the finest Gothic Cathedrals in the world.
www.stetson.edu /artsci/international/studyabroad/freiburg.php   (435 words)

  
 A Brief Portrait of the Albert-Ludwig University of Freiburg
Freiburg is one of the most important centers for interdisciplinary polymer research.
Freiburg is located in the heart of a well-known wine region, and even the university may be counted among the vintners: A result of donations many years ago, the university owns vineyards on the nearby Kaiserstuhl and Tuniberg.
Research in Freiburg: With a total of 30,000 students and approximately 16,000 employees at institutions engaged in everything from pure to applied research, Freiburg is a research center of international significance.
www.uni-freiburg.de /en/universitaet/kurzportrait.php   (1385 words)

  
 Ferromatik Milacron - Europe
To the south and north of Malterdingen, situated at the head of a valley, there are long stretches of vineyards.
And thanks to Malterdingen’s proximity to Freiburg there is a close connection to its famous university.
The Freiburg Jazzhaus web site provides information (in German) on their concert program as well as ticket sales and direction.
www.ferromatik.com /en/unternehmen/region.php   (673 words)

  
 Freiburg   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Freiburg lies at the foot of the Black Forest in the direct vicinity of France and Switzerland.
The 1,284 metre Schauinsland, Freiburg's much visited mountain, is one of the main peaks of the Black Forest, only 45 minutes away by tram, bus and cable car.
Freiburg, well-known as the sunniest town in Germany, and the one with the most vineyards, enjoys a good reputation among wine connoisseurs and gourmets alike.
www.tourismus-bw.de /freiburg.69370.1403,9975,9976,68960,69039.htm   (355 words)

  
 Freiburg tourism: Freiburg Germany hotel, Freiburg Marathon: Tourism TriRhena
Freiburg is the cultural, economic and administrative centre of South Baden and, as such, is the pivotal point for the Upper Rhine region that transcends national borders.
From the heart of Freiburg it is only 1 hour by car to the swiss border at Basel, and just half an hours’ drive to the Rhine Bridge, which leads into France at Breisach.
Freiburg has long been a firm champion of active and intense cross-border co-operation within the three-countries-region.
www.tourismtrirhena.com /index.php/en/freiburg   (162 words)

  
 Freiburg-Welcome- Historic Highlight of Germany   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
As they have for centuries, Freiburg’s residents come to the marketplace at least once a week—usually Saturday—to do their shopping, even though it may be less convenient or more expensive than going to a supermarket.
There, the citizens of Freiburg erected a plaque acknowledging their “shame and sorrow” for the Jewish community that was torn from Freiburg during Nazi times.
From Freiburg, it’s just a few miles to the Breisgau Region and the rolling hills of the Tuniberg and Kaiserstuhl, a region increasingly known as German Tuscany, for its sultry and sunny climate, extensive wine-growing and amiable populace.
www.hhog.de /en/showCity_en.php?cityID=10008&folderID=10215   (1644 words)

  
 UAE Cityguide/Embassy promotion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Economic region of Freiburg is located where the three countries, Germany, France and Switzerland, meet, right in the heart of Europe.
Freiburg is the gateway to the southern Black Forest and a centre of wine-growing and the arts.
Their dual objectives were to federate the various forces of regional and cross-boarder cooperation and to provide a positive example of what being European is all about.
www.citydiscovery.net /germany.htm   (1586 words)

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