The Black Forest Travel Guide
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Fodor's See It Germany, 4th Edition
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The name conjures up images of a wild, isolated place where time passes slowly. The dense woodland of the Black Forest—Schwarzwald in German—stretches away to the horizon, but this southwest corner of Baden-Württemberg (in the larger region known as Swabia) is neither inaccessible nor dull.
The Black Forest Hotels
Accommodations in the Black Forest are varied and plentiful, from simple rooms in farmhouses to five-star luxury. Some properties have been passed down...read more
The Black Forest Restaurants
Restaurants in the Black Forest range from award-winning dining rooms to simple country inns. Old Kachelöfen (tile stoves) are still in use in many...read more
Things To Do in The Black Forest
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in The Black Forest
- Small budget: Book Holiday Inn Stuttgart 3 Nts in Aug Fr $120+/Nt Expedia
- Book in Stuttgart: Save at the Hetzel in Aug Fr $111+/Nt Expedia
- Small budget: Stay in Stuttgart this Aug Fr $112+/Nt — $112 Save with Expedia, $26/night less
- Save at 4-Star Mercure Stuttgart Airport Messe: $96 & Up in Aug — $96 Expedia
- Book 3 Nts in Stuttgart this Aug Fr $146+/Nt — $146 Expedia
The Black Forest Experiences
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Extraordinary regional specialties: Dig into Black Forest cake, Schwarzwald ham (only authentic if smoked over pinecones), and the incredible... Read more
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The restorative powers of a good soak in a hot pool or sweating it out in a 190-degree sauna are well understood in Germany, where the concepts... Read more
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"In Switzerland they had brotherly love—they had 500 years of democracy and peace, and what did that produce? The cuckoo clock."... Read more
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You're on the autobahn, not zipping through the countryside at illegal stateside speeds but crawling along at 25 mph. Far from Fahrvergnügen... Read more
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The history of "taking the waters" in Baden-Baden dates back to AD 75, when the Roman army established the city of Aquæ Aureliæ... Read more
News & Features
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, travelers of all walks are draw... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Ask around and most people will tell you to spend as short a layover as possible in Athens before booking... Read more
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News, Hotels
When an Aman Resort opens, we come running.... Read more
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