If you want to vacation during a quieter season, spring is ideal with its mild climate. © Juergen Wiesler / FotoliaĪlthough the Black Forest is a ‘year round’ destination, it is mainly visited by tourists during the summer months. The House of 1000 Clocks is located in Gremmelsbach near Triberg, and sells traditional cuckoo clocks along with more modern designs. The German Clock Museum in Furtwangen shows the development of time-telling from the Dark Ages, right up to the present. The region is also home to what is considered Europe’s best clock museum. In Schonach, you will find the world’s biggest cuckoo clock which is built into a small house in the town. The Black Forest has a long tradition of cuckoo clock manufacture. It explores the cultural heritage of the region and preserves historic artefacts. Other historic buildings such as a bakery, distillery and granary have been transported here to create the museum. Invest in an inexpensive tourist map of the area which shows all the attractions, such as castles, waterfalls and hostels as well as the paths and cycle routes.īetween Hausach and Gutach is an open-air living history museum based around an old farm that has existed since 1570. The area has plenty of well-signposted footpaths and cycle routes. Meersburg with Lake Constance © dudlajzov / FotoliaĪ short walk or bike ride from the towns and villages, you will find peaceful countryside dotted with traditional farmhouses in clearings in the thick forests. Nearby Mainau Island is a popular tourist attraction with beautiful parks and gardens. It is girdled with castles, medieval towns and attractive villages. The beautiful Lake Constance is the largest lake in Germany, and is bordered by Austria and Switzerland. It was formed during the last ice age and is perfect for swimming and sailing. Lake Titisee, another glacial lake is located in the south of the Black Forest region. According to legend, mermaids and nymphs are said to live in the lake.
The Mummelsee is a legendary lake on the southwestern slope of the Hornisgrinde, the highest mountain in the northern part of the Back Forest. The deep and mysterious cirque lakes, often called “the dark eyes of the black forest”, are found in bowl-shaped valleys formed by glacial or fluvial erosion. © JFL Photography / Fotoliaįreudenstadt, with the largest market square in Germany, is framed by beautiful historic buildings, housing quirky arcades and quaint, galleried shops. While exploring the pretty narrow streets is pleasant, this is also a great base for discovering the region with its deep valleys surrounded by rounded peaks and small ski and lake resorts. Walk along the wooded foothills of the Schwarzwald, or take a cable car up the Schauinsland to see the incredible view across the mountains. Dating from the 13th century, it is one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in Germany. Tübinger Stocherkahn © Ilhan Balta / fotoliaįurther south is the beautiful university town of Freiburg, with wisteria clad streets in summer, and Christmas markets in winter. Take a boat trip in a traditional Stocherkahn along the Nektar River to enjoy the magnificent vistas. The university town of Tubingen, with its narrow alleys and pointed gables, is a pretty medieval place with cafes, wine taverns, shops and restaurants. The Black Forest Museum can be found directly below the entrance to the waterfalls. Triberg is the cuckoo clock capital of the north, and is famous for the country’s highest waterfalls. It is located along the foothills of the mountain range and is known for its spectacular scenery. Baden-Baden © jenslphotography / fotoliaīad Wildbad is smaller and less expensive than Baden-Baden. The peaceful streets are lined with high-class shops and cosy cafés. The historic Roman Friedrichsbad and the Caracalla baths have pools and sauna cabins set among the pines. The elegant spa town of Baden-Baden, with its air of genteel glamour has an idiosyncratic allure, a study of rejuvenation and indulgence. There are dozens of attractive villages, towns and cities to explore throughout the region. The Black Forest is the most charming region in the whole of Germany, and whether you love mountain peaks, lush valleys, breathtaking views, ample vineyards, or enchanting forests, there is something for everyone in this incredible unspoilt landscape. With so many beautiful things to see and exciting things to do, it is difficult to know where to start.
The vast and alluring nature park stretches from the town of Baden-Baden to the Swiss border, and from the Rhine almost as far as Lake Constance.
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It is full of trees, mountains, valleys and lakes just waiting to be explored, experienced and photographed.
The Black Forest is a large scenic area in Southwestern Germany, in the state of Baden – Wurttemberg.
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