Freiburg im Breisgau pollen forecast - today, tomorrow and the week ahead

On 16 July 2026, overall pollen levels in Freiburg im Breisgau are low. Cypress is the main contributor to airborne pollen, while grass remain at lower levels

On 17 July 2026, pollen conditions in Freiburg im Breisgau will be different from today, with grass at low levels

According to the five-day outlook, grass and artemisia pollen levels will increase later in the week.

On 16 July 2026, Cypress is the dominant pollen source in Freiburg im Breisgau. grass are also present but at lower levels. hazel, willow, alder, artemisia, and birch are not currently active.

Freiburg im Breisgau's pollen season extends from January through August, starting with alder and hazel in January prior to birch climbing through April into May. Grass pollen takes over across June and July. The southwestern uplands near Freiburg im Breisgau combine Black Forest conifer stands with Rhine valley farmland, contributing steady conifer pollen alongside the seasonal grass bloom.

The Freiburg im Breisgau pollen forecast is updated four times daily. See the timestamp below for the most recent update.

Studies show that most pollen exposure (often 70–90%) comes from nearby sources, such as local trees and vegetation. A good pollen forecast therefore depends on accurately representing local vegetation. Pollen can travel long distances, but this usually matters only early in the season or during specific wind events.

Pollen data is often misunderstood. Most "pollen levels" are not real-time measurements, but forecasts.

Direct pollen measurements are typically delayed by 1-2 days because they require manual analysis. To show current conditions in Freiburg im Breisgau, modern forecasts combine recent measurements, weather data, and information about local vegetation.

This allows us to estimate pollen levels for today and the coming days, not just report the past.

Airmine’s atmospheric monitoring platform was developed with support from the European Space Agency (ESA)’s Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) team, using satellite and Earth observation technologies to improve emissions monitoring.