Whether in summer or winter, as a couple, family or group, there are fantastic excursion destinations to visit and lots to experience in the beautiful Black Forest. For culture lovers, a visit to the numerous towns along the Black Forest tourist routes is a must. Let yourself be enchanted by her charm. Baden-Baden is a particular gem with its extensive cultural programme. For connoisseurs, wineries and co-operatives in Ortenau, Markgräflerland and Württemberg are waiting to be discovered by you. Swabian and Baden cuisine is diverse and famous for its specialities far beyond the state borders. Adventurers should definitely have a trip to Europapark on their programme. But other attractions in the Black Forest also offer pure thrills. We have put together some suggestions for you here.
The well-known leisure and adventure resort in Rust is Germany’s largest theme park and offers fun for the whole family. On an area of 95 hectares, you can really let off steam with over 100 attractions and shows, with 15 European themed areas. In addition to a diverse adventure landscape with typical architecture of the respective country and lush vegetation, the numerous culinary delights also make the hearts of young and old visitors beat faster. The newest adventure hotel ‘Krønasår’ is a natural history museum of a special kind and offers an exciting stay for all knowledge-hungry explorers and adventurers. More…
Here in Triberg, the waterfall plunges impetuously and foaming down 163 metres. There are three paths that lead you through the area. The nature trail, the culture trail and the cascade trail. Special boards on them provide additional information about animals, plants and the history of the waterfalls. A visit in the evening is also worthwhile: the waterfalls are illuminated until 10 pm, creating a very special atmosphere. The distinctive flora and fauna all around is also worth seeing. In addition, very trusting squirrels also delight visitors young and old away from the natural spectacle. Children in particular will not forget this excursion in a hurry. More…
On the edge of the Black Forest National Park, in the district of Freudenstadt, the Ellbachseeblick viewing platform, which opened in August 2013, is located high above the Ellbachsee lake, which is classified as a natural monument. The viewing platform is located at 921 metres above sea level, around 100 metres from the Ellbachseeblick hut. The easiest way to reach the platform at Ellbachseeblick is via the Schwarzwaldhochstraße. A hiking trail leads from the car park at the Kniebishütte to Ellbachseeblick, which is only about 1 km away. If you want to combine the Ellbachseeblick with a circular hike, you can choose between several hikes. More…
Taste the variety of Black Forest wines. In numerous vineyards and winegrowers’ co-operatives in the Black Forest, you can experience and learn at first hand how Baden wine is made. There are a number of great family-owned vineyards, for example the Kiefer-Seufert vineyard, which has already won many prizes and awards, the Glöckler vineyard, which has been documented for 200 years, and the Wissler vineyard, which has two beautiful holiday flats. Enjoy the various wine tastings. More…
If you really want to get to know the Black Forest, this oldest open-air museum in Baden-Württemberg is just the thing for you. It presents the life, living and working of people in the Black Forest over the past centuries. There will be craft demonstrations and hands-on activities. Interesting guided tours are also offered. There is a museum restaurant and a museum shop where you can buy great souvenirs. More…
Plan a day trip to the spa town of Baden-Baden. Water, light, air and earth are the city’s treasures. Over the centuries, a magical place has been created that offers relaxation and stimulation in a variety of ways. There is also plenty for children to discover, as the city offers a range of art and cultural activities, as well as numerous outdoor leisure activities. Here your child can go on an exciting carriage ride with you or solve a children’s city quiz with ‘Master Brush Ear’. More…
You will find French flair just 1 hour from Freudenstadt. Strasbourg is the capital of the Alsace-Champagne-Ardenne-Lorraine region in north-east France. As Strasbourg is located on the border with Germany, the city in Alsace combines the culture and architecture of German and French influences. The former tanners’ quarter “Little France”is located to the south-west of the centre. The neighbourhood lies on the banks of the River Ill and has several arms flowing through it. With its magnificent half-timbered houses from the 17th and 18th century, it is the most picturesque part of Strasbourg’s old town. More…
The All Saints’ Waterfalls are among the most beautiful and highest waterfalls in the Black Forest. Embedded in the mountain world of Schliffkopf, Hundskopf and Schwabenkopf, they plunge almost 90 metres down the steep rocks over seven cascades. Together with the monastery ruins, the gorges are a popular place, especially in summer. This natural attraction was opened up in 1840 with a picturesque path that leads visitors down numerous steps along the gorge and across several bridges over the waterfalls. Alongside the monastery ruins, the waterfalls are Allerheiligen’s main attraction and are a popular excursion destination for nature lovers, especially in summer. More…
Dornstetten is a gem with medieval flair, just 7 kilometres from Freudenstadt. The little half-timbered town on the edge of the Black Forest is particularly famous for its round-arched half-timbering. The centre of the lovingly restored town centre is the historic market square with its unusual fountain. The historic old town centre invites you to take a signposted tour through the small alleyways of Dornstetten. Visible from afar, St Martin’s Church with its late Gothic tower watches over everything. The Barefoot Park and the historic mine in Hallwangen, which are known far beyond the region’s borders, are tourist attractions. More…
Gengenbach is located between forest and vineyards at the entrance to the Kinzig valley in Ortenau and is one of the most famous valleys in the Black Forest. The centre of the town is the market square with the classicist town hall and the market fountain with the stone knight. The small town is considered a romantic gem and is also known as the ‘Baden Nice’. Even from a distance, the towers and gates invite you into the historic old town and narrow alleyways lead you into the picturesque nooks and crannies. The ‘stone knight’ on the market square fountain welcomes us upright. More…
Bad Wildbad is a spa town in the district of Calw in Baden-Württemberg and is part of the northern Black Forest. Known above all for its healing thermal springs, a wide range of health and wellness programmes and, above all, plenty of variety. On the popular Sommerberg, the Black Forest treetop walk towers 40 metres above the valley. The new Wildline suspension rope bridge is a popular excursion destination. Over 60 metres high above the valley, you cross the footbridge at a dizzying height for almost 400 metres. From the Sommerberg there are great hiking opportunities to Germany’s largest upland moor or to the Grünhütte, a hiking location for hungry outdoor fans. More…