Freiburger Sandstein is a premium natural stone sourced from the quarries of Switzerland, renowned for its elegant beige and cream hues. This sandstone exhibits a fine, consistent grain structure that provides a timeless aesthetic, making it a favorite among architects for facades, flooring, and cladding. Its warm, neutral tones allow it to complement both modern and traditional designs seamlessly. The stone accepts various finishes, including honed, flamed, or brushed surfaces, enhancing its versatility for outdoor and indoor use. At Marmi di Carrara, we supply Freiburger Sandstein in raw blocks, precision-cut slabs in 2 cm and 3 cm thicknesses, and custom cut-to-size pieces. We provide high-resolution photos of the actual slabs before purchase, ensuring complete transparency and confidence in your selection of this distinguished Swiss material.
Petrographic description
Freiburger Sandstein is a sedimentary stone typically characterized by a homogeneous beige to cream coloration with a fine to medium granular texture. As a Swiss sandstone, it features a consistent matrix with minimal veining, offering a stable and uniform appearance suitable for both interior and exterior applications.
Freiburger Sandstein is a Sandstone quarried in Switzerland, catalogued in the Marmi di Carrara atlas under the international reference ICCHSA00144. Its dominant tone is beige & cream.
Like every sandstone, it is supplied as raw blocks, gangsaw slabs in 2 and 3 cm and cut-to-size pieces made in our Carrara plants. Recommended finishes: honed, sawn, sandblasted, bush-hammered, split-face. Typical applications: exterior paving, façades, garden walls, rustic interiors.
Availability varies with the quarry campaigns: before quoting we check current stock, block sizes and the selection grade, and we send photos of the actual slabs. Price and transport are confirmed by our technical office within one working day.
FAQ
Is Freiburger Sandstein suitable for outdoor use?
Sandstone: a classic outdoor stone for paving and walls. Tell us the climate and exposure of the project and we will recommend the right finish and thickness.
What is the price of Freiburger Sandstein per m²?
Indicative price from €100/m² for polished 2 cm slabs ex works Carrara, VAT excluded. The final figure depends on selection, block size, finish and quantity; a personalised quote is free.
How is Freiburger Sandstein shipped from Italy?
Slabs travel in wooden A-frames inside 20-foot containers (about 25 tonnes); blocks ship loose or in open-top containers. We quote FOB, CIF or door-to-door to any port or site.
