I travelled to Freiburg for the weihnachtsmarkt. In fact, Freiburg has a lot to offer: shopping, outdoor pursuits. The old part of the city is very beautiful. Transport is fairly easy.: you an buy an all day tram pass (the machines have an english facility if you don't speak german). The hotel is within walking distance from the main railway station - only about ten (brisk) minutes. The hotel staff are very helpful. The rooms are a bit small (I booked a single), but they are very clean and warm. Each room has an extensive welcome pack which was very good. The breakfast was excellent!!!!! There was a lot of choice and a lot to eat. Best hotel breakfast I have had. You can eat at night, and again the meals are good. Inspite of this I do not think I would stay there again, not as a single traveller. The hotel is large and I felt a bit alienated sitting in the lounge/restaurant on my own. I felt it more suited groups rather than individual travellers, and it seemed to lack that 'personal' touch. In a busier season I might feel differently.