Black Forest Tourist Information and Visitor Guide
The Black Forest lies in Southern Germany, its most southerly edge brushing the Swiss Border. Peppered with picture-book villages and criss-crossed with magnificent hiking trails, it is one of Germany's most popular tourist regions. With lovely spa towns like Baden-Baden and lively university cities like Freiburg im Breisgau, the Black Forest is well worth a visit.
Black Forest Highlights
- Black Forest Open Air Museum - a collection of farmhouses where visitors can see local artisans at work
- Freiburg Cathedral - Freiburg Cathedral has one of the most impressive spires in Europe
- Gutach Waterfall - cascades of water tumble nearly 600 feet over seven naturally created steps
- Trinkhalle, Baden-Baden - this 300-feet-long pump room features fourteen frescoes depicting legends about Baden-Baden
- Castle of Hohenzollern - sitting on a craggy peak rising above the surrounding plateau, there is plenty to explore
Plan your visit to the Black Forest
- Black Forest Hotels - view and choose a place to stay in the Black Forest
- Black Forest Attractions - browse a list of attractions in the Black Forest
Hotels in other popular destinations
Hamburg Hotels - Frankfurt Hotels - Cologne Hotels - Berlin Hotels
