Freiburg is one of the wine towns in Germany. The town has been surrounded by fertile vineyards for as long ago as the 13th century.

At times the yields seem to have considerably exceeded the drinking capacity.

Although the area given over to vine-growing is diminishing and some left for decorative or display purpose only, on the sunny south-west facing slopes, such as on the Schoenberg, vines grow and flower and flourish the same as ever.