Southern Black Forest

Travel Guide
Freiburg showing street scenes
Stop at a bustling university city, hike through dense forests and enjoy outdoor activities in one of Germany’s most picturesque regions.

Visit the Southern Black Forest for old farmhouses, vast moorlands and towering forested mountains. The region is popular for skiing, hiking, bird watching, rock climbing, mountain biking and more. The Southern Black Forest also features wellness spas, ski resorts and historic medieval towns.

Freiburg im Breisgauis a lively university city on the Southern Black Forest’s southwestern edge. The city, commonly referred to as simply Freiburg, has stunning botanical gardens, excellent museums, art galleries and medieval buildings. Shop and dine in the old town or take a cable car to Schauinsland, an imposing mountain with exceptional views and a solar observatory.

St. Blasien is a small spa town with a pretty river and historic buildings. Visit St. Blaise Abbey, a former Benedictine abbey located in the old town. Notice the church’s impressive dome, one of the largest in Europe. St. Blasien is also near the handsome lakeside resort towns of Schluchsee and Titisee.

Schluchsee is next to the largest reservoir lake in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park. It is popular for boat trips, fishing and nature walks. Hike along the entire length of the shoreline to appreciate stunning views of the surrounding wilderness. The shoreline walk is about 11 miles (18 kilometers) long and is suitable for families.

Stay in Todtnau for skiing in the winter and hiking and mountain biking in the summer. The enchanting ski resort town features wonderful attractions, including historic buildings, old farmhouses and one of the tallest natural waterfalls in Germany. Todtnau is also about 9 miles (14 kilometers) from Feldberg, an imposing forested mountain.

The Southern Black Forest is located in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany. Lodges, hotels and vacation apartments are available in numerous ski resorts, spa towns, villages and cities in the region. Enjoy fine German cuisine in cafés and restaurants in the university town of Freiburg.

Stay in the Southern Black Forest to see pretty villages, enjoy outdoor activities and explore some of Germany’s most magnificent natural areas.

Carathotel Basel
Carathotel Basel
Alte Strasse 58, Weil am Rhein, BW
The price is ¥14,580 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
¥14,580
¥15,601 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Weil am Rhein. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Close to public transportation"

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2024

Carathotel Basel
Boutique-Hotel Alemannenhof
Boutique-Hotel Alemannenhof
4 out of 5
Bruderhalde 21, Hinterzarten
The price is ¥26,395 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
¥26,395
¥29,195 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Hinterzarten. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (169 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with a great sauna that wasn’t super busy, restaurant had delicious food with a nice views, private beach on the lake was really enjoyable and even though our room was 300m up a very steep hill (and we had no car) the views were well worth it. Only downside was there was no spa treatments ..."

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2024

Boutique-Hotel Alemannenhof
Wellnesshotel Sonnenhof & Sonnhalde
Wellnesshotel Sonnenhof & Sonnhalde
3 out of 5
Schwarzwaldstr. 9 / Hohlgasse 3, Uehlingen-Birkendorf, BW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥15,418 per night from Nov 28 to Nov 29
¥15,418
¥17,220 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 28 - Nov 29
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in Uehlingen-Birkendorf. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Museum Husli and Rothaus Brewery ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (383 reviews)
"Lovely hotel with great facilities for a relaxing break"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024

Wellnesshotel Sonnenhof & Sonnhalde
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Appartements Biedermeier
Appartements Biedermeier
In den Mühlenmatten 12, Bad Krozingen, BW
Stay at this aparthotel in Bad Krozingen. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and concierge services. Popular attractions Vita Classica Therme and Roemischer Brunnen ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews)
"Eine Unterkunft mit Wohlfühlcharakter. Alles was man braucht ist vorhanden. Super Parkmöglichkeit. Wallbox zu gutem Preis hilft auch."

Reviewed on Nov 11, 2024

Appartements Biedermeier
Detached cottage in an unspoilt south-facing slope at 1000m, forest edge
Detached cottage in an unspoilt south-facing slope at 1000m, forest edge
Feldberg (Schwarzwald)
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Feldberg. Enjoy a water park, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Lake Titisee and Badeparadies Schwarzwald ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (64 reviews)
Wonderful cottage in an amazing location
"The cottage was charming and clean and faced a lovely view. There is a walking trail just out front and it was quiet and peaceful. We ate breakfast on the outside patio every morning. It’s close to amenities and we will definitely return. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2024

Detached cottage in an unspoilt south-facing slope at 1000m, forest edge
Cozy, sunny apartment with swimming pool, sauna and Wi-Fi
Cozy, sunny apartment with swimming pool, sauna and Wi-Fi
Lenzkirch
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Lenzkirch. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Badeparadies Schwarzwald ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (63 reviews)
Gute Unterkunft
"Eine schöne Unterkunft in dem Bergen Kommunikation mit der Vermieterin war Problemlos"

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2024

Cozy, sunny apartment with swimming pool, sauna and Wi-Fi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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