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
- Save at 3-Star Flora Moehringen: $99 & Up in May Save with Expedia, $7/night less
- $129 & Up: Azenberg 4-Star Hotel in Stuttgart Expedia
- Stuttgart Savings! Book 3 Nts in May Fr $153+/Nt — $153 Expedia
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- Book in Stuttgart: Save this May Fr $129+/Nt — $129 Save with Expedia, $92/night less
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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Arts & Culture, Events
The Swiss city of Basel is getting ready to host to the who's who of the art world yet again, with the ... Read more
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Trip Ideas
Do you suffer from Vacation Deprivation?... Read more
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Travel Tips
Steinbeck said it well—no matter how many plans you make, its the destination that scoops you up... Read more
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