The Black Forest conjures up images of beautifully decorated houses with steeply pitched roofs, cuckoo clocks and proudly worn national costume. Almost 200 kilometres long and 60 wide, this was a wilderness until well into the twentieth century, and even today there are huge areas of wild nature to explore and admire. During your stay here you can visit France and Switzerland, both just a short drive away.
- Baden-Baden
An international spa resort where you can enjoy a guided tour, or take a ride on Europe's steepest funicular railway to the highest point of the Merkur Mountain. - Colmar
The old centre of Colmar is typically and whimsically Alsatian, with crooked houses, half-timbered and painted, on crooked lanes. You can also visit the Ecomuseum nearby. - Donaueschingen Spring
The source of the mighty Danube river. - Europa Park
Designed around the theme of Europe, this is the most popular theme park in Germany. - Freiburg
The 'capital' of the Black Forest. For much of its history it was Austrian and still retains the feel of an Austrian town. You may choose to have free time here, or a guided tour. Walk up to the Schlossberg for its panoramic view of the town. - Gutach Open Air Museum
Groups visiting here will have an understanding of the traditions of the Black Forest way of life. - Konigsbourg Castle
Perched at a height of almost 800 m, this famous medieval fortress looks down majestically across the Alsatian plain. From the top of its towers, the castle offers an unbeatable view across the Vosges, the Rhine, the Black Forest and even across the Alps. - Lake Titisee
The lake is a kind of natural reservoir, whose water is dammed up by glacial moraines. It is two kilometres long and 700 metres wide, making it the largest natural lake in the Black Forest - Schauinsland Cable Car
This cable car ride will take you to the top of the Schauinsland, to a height of 1284 metres, where you will enjoy incredible panoramic views. - Schwarzwald Railway
One of Europe's most spectacular railways, where you can take a ride round the hairpin bends and through mountainside tunnels. - Strasbourg
Situated on the banks of the river Rhine, Strasbourg is a beautiful city where you can enjoy a guided walking tour, 'Strasbourg for children' and a boat trip on the river. - Wolfach Glass Blowing
The visit includes a museum covering 2000 years of glass making history, as well as a demonstration of glass blowing. You may also be able to have a go yourself.
