The German Exchange Guildford – Freiburg was formed in 1979 to promote cultural exchange between Freiburg, Germany and Guildford, UK. Freiburg is known as the "Capital of the Black Forest" and is a delightful city rich in history, art, and culture with a fascinating old town center, 700-year-old cathedral, and university founded in 1457. The exchange supports learning from each other's cultures and partnered with the Goethegymnasium school in Freiburg.