Hirschen Freiburg-Lehen

Hirschen Freiburg-Lehen is a family-run inn in the Lehen district on the edge of Freiburg im Breisgau, known since the 19th century for game and Black Forest trout drawn from the surrounding countryside. Signature dishes include Black Forest trout with river cress, a wild boar ragout in autumn and winter, and a Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte made in-house that reflects the restaurant's Black Forest setting. The dining room has a traditional country-inn character, with wood beams, hunting-lodge touches, and a quiet, unhurried atmosphere that draws a mix of Freiburg locals making a short drive out and visitors touring the edges of the Black Forest. It keeps limited hours, open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner and closed Monday and Tuesday, so a visit needs to be planned around those days. Wine and beer both feature regional producers, with Baden wines suited to the game-heavy menu. Reservations by phone are recommended, especially in autumn and winter when the game dishes draw returning regulars. Being a short drive or bus ride from central Freiburg, it suits visitors looking for a countryside meal rather than a stop within the old town itself.