With its forested mountains and hills, cuckoo-clocks and spa-towns, Black Forest in the southwest of Germany is a destination full of possibilities. You can choose to hike in the hillside forests of this scenic region, enjoy the cultural attractions of the picturesque cities like Freiburg or Baden-Baden, or boost your well-being in the lovely spas and health resorts of the area, just like many of Europe's rich and famous tend to do.
Culture and traditions. A popular German holiday region, Black Forest is rich with cultural attractions. The area is famous for its traditional lifestyle with watch-making, glass-blowing, woodcarving, and other handicrafts playing an important role in the society. If you want to explore the traditional lifestyle and crafts of the area, you should visit Pforzheim, which hosts a popular time-keeping museum, and in many cases is the place people enter the area through. In Pforzheim you can admire for example the famous cuckoo-clocks that are one of the things Black Forest has gained international fame with. Skiing in Black Forest is available in winter in several areas in the region.
Sports and nature. A great rural travel destination in Schwarzwald is for example Titisee Lake that lies in close surroundings of the highest mountain of Black Forest, Feldberg. Around Titisee you will find good trails for the purposes of trekking in Black Forest and biking in Black Forest. This popular health resort offers you also some nice lookout towers for enjoying the spectacular landscapes of Black Forest, as well as quite interesting facilities for diving in Black Forest region in a high altitude lake. You can also visit the birthplace of Hermann Hesse in Calw, or admire the most famous waterfalls in Germany, the Triberg Falls.
Black Forest, German holiday region with cuckoo-watches, outdoor sports and spas
The Black Forest region (Schwarzwald in German) covers forested mountains and hills rising up to the altitude of almost 1,500 meters (4,900 feet). The scenic region includes glittering blue lakes, dense coniferous forests and great lookout points, but also villages and towns of cultural importance and excellent tourist services. One of the main attractions of the Black Forest area is the spa city of Baden-Baden, which is built around thermal springs and offers enjoyable services for spas in Black Forest. Other than that, the city is famous for its casinos and for the 12th century Hohenbaden Castle. Also a must-see in Black Forest region, Freiburg, the main city of Schwarzwald is a lively university town with 200,000 inhabitants that hosts several historical attractions, such as the Munster Cathedral that was originally built in the 12th century.Culture and traditions. A popular German holiday region, Black Forest is rich with cultural attractions. The area is famous for its traditional lifestyle with watch-making, glass-blowing, woodcarving, and other handicrafts playing an important role in the society. If you want to explore the traditional lifestyle and crafts of the area, you should visit Pforzheim, which hosts a popular time-keeping museum, and in many cases is the place people enter the area through. In Pforzheim you can admire for example the famous cuckoo-clocks that are one of the things Black Forest has gained international fame with. Skiing in Black Forest is available in winter in several areas in the region.
Sports and nature. A great rural travel destination in Schwarzwald is for example Titisee Lake that lies in close surroundings of the highest mountain of Black Forest, Feldberg. Around Titisee you will find good trails for the purposes of trekking in Black Forest and biking in Black Forest. This popular health resort offers you also some nice lookout towers for enjoying the spectacular landscapes of Black Forest, as well as quite interesting facilities for diving in Black Forest region in a high altitude lake. You can also visit the birthplace of Hermann Hesse in Calw, or admire the most famous waterfalls in Germany, the Triberg Falls.
Practical information for your trip to Black Forest
Located in Baden-Württemberg state in Southwest Germany, Schwarzwald region is easily reached through several airports.
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Depending on your starting location, you can find also other alternatives for travelling and flights to Black Forest. For touring around in the area, car rental in Black Forest is a recommended choice, and also biking in Black Forest region is quite popular. In case you will want to skip the touring and travel straight to your destination, you can use also buses and local trains.
Climate. Black Forest is among the sunniest and warmest regions of Germany. Average monthly high temperatures in the area are around 25°C in the summer, but drop to 5-10°C in the winter. The best time to visit Black Forest region is between May and September if you come for summer activities and in January, February or March if you come here for winter sports.
Visitor services. Black Forest is a traditional tourism destination with plenty of good quality tourist services available. The many popular towns of the area offer you comfortable hotels in Black Forest, as well as interesting experiences with local food and restaurants in Black Forest. If you are looking for nightlife, it might be wise to choose another destination, but for shopping in Black Forest and for cultural experiences, this German mountain region is a good choice. It is also a very safe destination with very little crime. English is spoken in Schwarzwald area mainly by younger people and those people working in tourism professions.
hint See also these nearby destinations: Strasbourg, Basel, Zurich, Bodensee (Lake Constance), Lucerne, Berne, Liechtenstein, Interlaken
