Cuckoo clock assembly
Cuckoo clocks
Hiking into the Black Forest
Returning to Breisach, we trek up the hill to St. Stephen's Cathedral, overlooking the city and the Rhine. The cathedral was built in the 12th century, with extensions and renovations stretching into the 15th century, and has been rebuilt after being heavily damaged in the Second World War.
Heading up the hill
St. Stephen's Cathedral
From the cathedral, we wander the streets of the town, viewing the great street art, much of them traditional sculptures by the artist Helmut Lutz.
Streets of Breisach
Art in town
Crossing to the other side of town, we descend to the banks of the Rhine and find a craft fair in the park, featuring lots of great pottery, art, baskets, and food.
Craft fair in the park
Hiking back up the hill into town, we run across the Treadle Wheel Well Tower, built in 1198 with a 41-meter deep well driven by a wooden treadle wheel. Over the years, this building has also served as the city hall, court, and a prison torture chamber. Now, it has been converted into a gallery and we admire the art.
Treadle wheel building
Now a gallery
We descend from the hilltop, cross over to the other side of town, and climb through some vineyards to a small defensive complex, built on Eckartsberg hill, that served as part of the city's defenses from the 14th to the 17th century. Now, it provides great views of the city and the surrounding countryside.
Eckartsberg hill
We've experienced a lot in our short stay in Briesach. What a charming little town!
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