Hermann von Greiffenegg's mansion (built in 1805) looks down on the city from the spur of the Schloßberg. It is constructed on the site of an old city fortification platform. Von Greiffenegg was the last representative of the Habsburg rulers before the city was turned over to Baden.

Today the Greiffenegg-Schlößle is a popular destination for tourists and local residents. There is an incredible view of Freiburg from the mansion's restaurant terrace and large beer garden (the "Kastaniengarten" - chestnut garden).

One can reach the Greiffenegg-Schlößle by foot (traversing the Schloßberg), or by taking the elevator found by the Schwabentor bridge.