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Fischerau (Little Venice of Freiburg)

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Fischerau (Little Venice of Freiburg)

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    Location: Freiburg District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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    February 12, 2023

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    Freiburg residents like to call the area between Gerberau and Fischerau, through which the commercial canal runs, "Little Venice." Fishermen, tanners, millers, and other craftsmen who needed water once worked there. This water is channeled from the Dreisam River into the city via an ingenious system and once supplied local businesses. Flooding never occurs in the commercial canal because the water supply to the commercial canal can be regulated along the Dreisam River. A detour to Little Venice is always worthwhile. 😀
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    March 21, 2024

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    Little Venice, Freiburg im Breisgau
    The picturesque facades of the old houses with their flower-adorned windows are reflected in the clear waters of the Gerberau and Fischerau streams.


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    The two picturesque alleys of Gerberau and Fischerau run parallel to each other, so you can't avoid walking the same route twice.

    The same applies to the fishermen who gave Fischerau its name.

    Gerberau and Fischerau both belong to the so-called Schneckenvorstadt (snail suburb).

    (Source: cityrundgang.de)
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    1. Freiburg: Freiburger Altstadt Tour

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    Elevation 320 m

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