Freiburg im Breisgau , Germany
87Freiburg im Breisgau sits between the Rhine valley and the Black Forest, a sunny green city with Gothic spires and rattling trams. Long a laboratory for solar power and car‑light districts like Vauban, it feels both village‑scaled and forward‑looking. Bächle water channels, vineyards and student life give it a quietly eccentric charm.
Est. monthly cost
€1,950 – €2,350
Overall score
87
Livability scores
- Walkability 19 / 20
- Rail Connectivity 13 / 15
- Public Transit 8 / 10
- Affordability 10 / 15
- Safety 9 / 10
- Air Quality 8 / 10
- Quality Of Life 9 / 10
- Food Culture 3 / 5
- Car Free Practicality 9 / 5