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Freiburg expects major protests: Put pressure on! Save Gaza! on August 16th
Several protests are planned in Freiburg on August 16, 2025, including a large demonstration for Gaza. Be there!
Freiburg expects major protests: Put pressure on! Save Gaza! on August 16th
Next Saturday, August 16th, Freiburg city center will be transformed into a place of protest. As can already be read on the city of Freiburg's website, several demonstrations are planned that will take to the streets with various concerns. It is expected to be the largest event around the motto "Pressure! Save Gaza!" starts at 3 p.m.
The organizers responsible for the main call have registered 500 participants who will gather at the Old Synagogue Square at 3 p.m. From there the train will take its route via Bertoldstrasse, Kaiser-Joseph-Strasse and Europaplatz back to the Old Synagogue.
Diversity of concerns
Another demonstration on the theme of peace, freedom, humanity and reason will take place not far away, scheduled between 1 and 5 p.m. A smaller gathering with around 50 people is planned here, which will also move through the city center, starting at Konrad-Adenauer-Platz. Your route takes you along Bertoldstrasse and stretches through many of the city's central streets.
Another meeting takes up a completely different topic: animal rights and veganism are the focus of this small group of around 10 people from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Augustinerplatz. This also shows the diversity of topics that concern Freiburg citizens.
Movements and traffic
These demonstrations are expected to have various impacts on traffic. Trams, motor vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists in particular will have to be prepared for obstructions along the elevator routes. Parking garages, on the other hand, will still be accessible, so drivers do not have to fear any major restrictions.
The events represent an important opportunity to draw attention to social issues and promote dialogue within the community. In recent years the trend has been that more and more people in Freiburg are willing to actively participate in such movements.
The coming days will show how many participants are actually expected and how the city is dealing with the associated challenges. Get ready, it could be a lively and exciting weekend in Freiburg!