The Zähringers were warlords, builders of castles and churches, founders of towns and candidates for the royal throne - all of these descriptions apply to the Dukes of Zähringen.
Originally from Swabia, they came to Freiburg, where they built their ancestral castle in Zähringen and built up a huge sphere of power on the Upper and High Rhine and in Burgundy. For around 150 years, the Zähringers were among the most influential imperial princes of their time. The last Duke of Zähringen, Bertold V, died in 1218. Numerous stories and legends still surround this dynasty today.
The exhibition provides a comprehensive insight into the family history and the role of the Zähringers in the political arena of the time.
The meeting point for the guided tour is on the 1st floor of the museum.
Registration is not required.
Originally from Swabia, they came to Freiburg, where they built their ancestral castle in Zähringen and built up a huge sphere of power on the Upper and High Rhine and in Burgundy. For around 150 years, the Zähringers were among the most influential imperial princes of their time. The last Duke of Zähringen, Bertold V, died in 1218. Numerous stories and legends still surround this dynasty today.
The exhibition provides a comprehensive insight into the family history and the role of the Zähringers in the political arena of the time.
The meeting point for the guided tour is on the 1st floor of the museum.
Registration is not required.
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