Offenburg Attractions

On the south side of the old town of Offenburg is a former Capuchin convent (1641-47), with a picturesque cloister.

On the east side of the main street of Offenburg is the Fischmarkt, in which are the Lion Fountain (1599) and the Salt-House (1786). Nearby, at Glaserstrasse 8, can be seen the former mikve (Jewish ritual bath; 13th-14th c.).

In the main street of Offenburg, on the left, is a Franciscan friary, with a Baroque church which has a Silbermann organ.

Northwest of the Marktplatz in Offenburg stands the church of the Holy Cross (Heiligkreuzkirche; 17th-18th C). In front of it is a fine group of Christ on the Mount of Olives (1524).

In the Marktplatz of Offenburg are the Town Hall (1741) and, south of this, the Königshof (1714-17), originally the residence of the imperial governor, now the police headquarters.

This scenic rail route features beautiful mountain scenery.

This scenic rail route features beautiful Black Forest scenery.

In Ritterstrasse in Offenburg, stands the Ritterhaus (1784), with the Ritterhaus Museum (regional history, folk art and traditions, costumes, colonial history).