Top Things to do in Black Forest
Top Hotels in Black Forest
The 10 Best Things to do for Honeymoon in Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg
Fairytale villages, thermal baths, casinos and pine and birch-blanketed mountains beckon travelers to southwestern Germany's Black Forest. Scenic drives and train trips showcase the best of the area. Skiing, hiking, mountain climbing, boating and ice-skating are popular activities. Baden-Baden's Roman-Irish baths, 19th-century performance hall, casino and fresco-adorned Pump Room are much visited. Gothic masterpiece Freiburg Cathedral and its famous Boys' Choir also draw visitors.
Restaurants in Black Forest
1. Black Forest Tours
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5.0 based on 474 reviews
Black Forest Private Tours offers private day tours of the Black Forest Germany. Tour 1,2,3 or more days with a private guide and car. Half day tours and city tours are also available. I am an English-speaking tourguide licensed by the German Tourguide Association and member of the Southern Black Forest Tourguide Club. Each tour is customized, you get your own individual agenda and see only the things which matter to you. If you are on a budget I also offer self-guided tours. You tour on your own, with downloadable pdf tours designed and tested by locals. You choose your own travel day and we make sure you don't get lost. Learn about German culture and traditions while exploring sights and scenery in one of the most beautiful areas in Germany.
2. Schluchsee
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4.5 based on 535 reviews
An alpine lake located near Feldberg.
Reviewed By josa238 - Berlin, Germany
It is quite hard to write a review of travel experience during the Corona virus that has hit the tourism industry hard. I was confronted with the hardship of Stay at home, the lockdown and social distancing to take a decision to drive to Black Forest. Then I remembered the Great German painter the late Casper David Friedrich whose landscape painting included works like „The Abbey in the Oakwood“ and „Monk by the Sea“ which prompted me to pick my camera which I had to put under a raincoat due to the weather forecast. What a beautiful region for hiking, nature tours, boat rides, cycling and adventures. The tourist office in Schluchsee has all the information map to get around. Great view of the lake from the Tower Riesenbühl which is 1097 meters high, with 140 steps, 27 pedestal stairs situated behind the Four Seasons Hotel in Schluchsee. The region is easily accessible by train and if one has time, it is worthy to visit the beautiful city of Freiburg with its magnificent Münster Dom.
3. Munsterplatz
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4.5 based on 1,509 reviews
This town square, built next to and named after Freiburg's famous cathedral, is still a major center of the city's social activity.
Reviewed By Tanina
There is a nice market near the Cathedral. And Rote lange is absolutely tasty! And next week-end we had fish sandwiches. As well as bought some samples of German sausages and French cheeses. Besides we bought some of the farmer produce of an excellent quality for daily use which was very helpful as we were staying in an apartment nearby for 9 days with self service! Recommend very much!
4. Bachle
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4.5 based on 794 reviews
A collection of small picturesque streams that line many of the streets of Freiburg.
Reviewed By andreao148 - Winnipeg, Canada
We loved relaxing and soaking our feet in the bachle after a long day! So refreshing! Excellent place to unwind with some gelato and just visit with friends.
5. Lichtentaler Allee
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4.5 based on 1,405 reviews
This beautiful park is home to the town's famous casino.
Reviewed By pauldY2197UW - Miamiville, United States
We had the good fortune to book an Airbnb for the entire month of September right by Lichtentaler Allee. We LOVED walking into the city along this beautiful path/ parkway. Along the way there was a gazebos, dahlia garden, incredible, stately rose garden, statues, a fountain, magnificent mansions, museums, old trees, a large meadow, a small canal/river full of ducks, clay tennis courts with an adjoining Italian cafe that we really liked. It was quiet and safe. We walked into town probably a dozen times. Sometimes in the early morning, sometimes late at night. There were always others around on foot or on bikes, even occasionally in carriages. We ALWAYS felt safe and serene. We could have driven and parked in Baden-Baden but we always chose to walk, even if we were tired from a day’s exploring. It was that enjoyable. It was THE PERFECT LOCATION for an extended stay and visit to Schwarzwald and Alsace. I would do it again in a minute!
6. Friedrichsbad
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4.5 based on 1,163 reviews
Experience the ultimate in Roman bathing culture combined with Irish hot-air baths here at the Friedrichsbad. Luxuriate in this exclusive bathing pleasure as you visit each of the 17 different stages. The changing temperatures and the healing thermal water in the various baths have a regenerative effect on body and soul. The well-being that you take home with you after a visit to the Friedrichsbad and the healing benefit of its thermal water will be unforgettable, as it has been for many others for over 130 years.
Reviewed By 864sl - Wellington, New Zealand
My husband and I were a little nervous to visit these baths but decided to go after visiting Caracalla baths (which we found to be more like a thermal swimming pool). We are so glad we did!! We went on a mixed day. You start at the locker rooms and feel a little sheepish as you walk through to the first station, but after that you quickly settle in and realise it's not that scary. The first few rooms are hot steam rooms and then you move to a scrub (if you get the wellness package) and to the various saunas and spas. There are 17 steps, each noted on a sign at the relative stop (they helpfully give you suggested times to spend at each stop). We finished up faster than the 3.5hrs and went back to saunas/spas we particularly liked... You have ample time so don't rush! We really loved the experience, it was very relaxing and we will 100% visit again. The spa was itself very beautiful and felt very safe. The sleeping room was also a great part of the experience.
7. Freiburg Cathedral
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4.5 based on 2,490 reviews
Reviewed By maryjos742 - Tallahassee, United States
The market surrounds the the cathedral in the center of the old section of town. The market gives the square a vitality with vendors selling local, seasonal produce, flowers, food, and other products. Concerts on the cathedral's organ occur every Saturday morning and feature both traditional and contemporary works. You can take tours of the cathedral by the docents and even visit the workshop where new stonework is carved using traditional tools.
8. Palais Thermal
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4.5 based on 347 reviews
Reviewed By MurrayP550 - Porirua, New Zealand
Don't be fooled by the boring outside. The inside is lovely. A number of warm pool options that are clean and relaxing. In fact the whole place was very clean and well presented. The Sauna area is awesome. Lots of Sauna options and the panorama deck on a warm day is just amazing. very relaxing in the sun with options to lay in the pool or on deck chairs. Very easy system to pay for things with the chip bracelets. Only two minor issues I would raise are that all signs are in German. We managed with our poor German but for a tourist attraction it would be helpful to have at least some English translation even if it was in very little writing. the layout is not the easiest to figure out initially even with the wall diagrams. Tip: If you are going to use the Sauna area use the lockers there for your gear so you can get easy access if you need to.
9. Hohenbaden Old Castle
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4.5 based on 257 reviews
Reviewed By Steveage - Rexburg, United States
The upper castle was built by the by Margrave Hermann II around the year 1100. Under Margrave Bernhard I of Baden (1372-1431) was the Gothic lower castle, which was extended by Margrave James I (1431-1453). It's a little walk from the parking lot, it's a slight uphill, but literally 5 minutes and you're in the castle. When we were there, no one else was, 8:00 PM on a Thursday evening. The restaurant at the base of the castle had people in it. We loved roaming around and imagining how it must have been in medieval times. Keep wandering too, you can go all the way to the top tower with unbelievably gorgeous views. This place was free and it was unforgettable. Lots of scaffolding and reconstruction work was happening when we were there in late June of 2019.
10. MerkurBergbahn
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4.5 based on 659 reviews
Reviewed By LisaEmery - London, United Kingdom
The ride on the funicular railway is fabulous, the views from the top of Merkur are stunning, nice cafe at the top for a beer and snacks (or a meal). This is a Baden-Baden must do. Can't recommend highly enough. You can get the bus from town, or its about a half hour walk (very hilly on the way there, lovely walk back though!)
