Top Things to do in Black Forest
Top Hotels in Black Forest
What to do and see in Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg: The Best Nature & Parks
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. Wallberg
2. Schluchsee
Overall Ratings
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. Bachle
Overall Ratings
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.
4. Park der Sinne
5. Lichtentaler Allee
Overall Ratings
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. Kandel
7. Kurpark Bad Rappenau
8. Mundenhof
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 389 reviews
Reviewed By martinwS5141ZC - Haversham, United Kingdom
lots of animals very good ice cream and amazingly for Free aswell loved it as i went with family really recommend.
9. Wildpark Pforzheim
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 302 reviews
Reviewed By husnuo734 - Wiesloch, Germany
Perfect place for kids and parents! Full of beautiful animals, kids can feed them without fear, closely and it makes the connection between nature, animals and kids awesome. In the middle of forest! Much more fun than stupid Disneyland in Paris! A nice play park inside to make the kids really consume the last energy. A small restaurant serves hot wine, sausage, bear, Pommes and many other selections with reasonable prices. There is no park entry fee, you only pay for €5 for car park. It is 45 minutes to Wiesloch by drive; definitely will come again and again!
10. Wutachschlucht
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By OrnaLavie - Toronto, Canada
The information we found was very confusing and we weren't sure if it's a good idea for our group (ages 5 to 80). We started at Schattenmühle, an entry with information sign. There are endless paths you can take different lengths and difficulty. It is possible to start with one and continue to another. There is a bus that goes through the parking zones along the gorge so you can enjoy the hike and then take the bus back. We were planning on doing path number 5, which is an eight km circular one, from Schattenmühle to Lotenbachklamm then to Boll, Tiefentall and back. However, we started at the opposite direction and after 1.4 km we got to the next parking. Since we were a big group with snow walkers we decided to take the bus to Boll (skip about 3km of hiking) and continue from there to ehem. Bad Boll, and back to Schattenmühle. It was great decision. We hiked for 5 km all together, and it took us about 5 hours, coinciding the 5 and 80 years old, the stops we did at the river, we were happy. The path can be slippery but usually not to difficult to pass. The parts we did were mostly on the shade so it wasn't too hot, and there are real gems alone the way. Bring enough water!
