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TOP 10 REASONS
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Why travel to Northern Black Forest: Find out the top 10 reasons to visit
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A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A SNEAK PEAK
A Sneak Peek into Northern Black Forest
- A region of contrast is the northern black forest. Posh spa towns, historic monasteries, forests, and small towns where you might believe the time has stopped.
- Visitors are invited to unwind in the northern black forest of its stunning scenery, fresh air, and healthy mineral spas.
- Numerous fine dining establishments in the Nordschwarzwald have received three and two stars from the Michelin guide.
- The local cuisine is outstanding throughout the black forest and is always worth the trip, whether you eat in a star-decorated establishment or a straightforward Gasthaus.
- From Baden Baden to Freudenstadt, the black forest ridge road is a scenic route. This one is the oldest and most picturesque themed road in Schwarzwald.
- The winding road rises to an altitude of 800–1000 metres and provides stunning views of the Rhine Valley. The 60km drive has very few towns of any size.
- Capital: Freiburg
- International Airport: Lahr Airport (LHA)
- Population: 15,493
- Currency: euro
- Time: UTC−06 Hours
- Driving Side: Right
- Main Electricity: 230v
- Official Language: German
- Religion: Roman Catholicism
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HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Top Tourist Attractions in Northern Black Forest
- Another well-known spa town and less expensive alternative for a home base in the forest's north is Bad Wildabad.
- Baden-Baden, one of Europe's most opulent spa towns, is a great place to start your exploration of the Black Forest.
- One of the Black Forest's prettiest towns is Calw, located north of the forest.
- Freiburg, a town known for its universities, is a fantastic place to begin exploring the southern Black Forest.
- One of the most well-known resorts in the area is this glacially carved lake in the southern part of the Black Forest.
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SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
SEASONS TO TRAVEL
Best Months to Visit Northern Black Forest
- The Black Forest is a year-round holiday spot with distinct seasons.
- When Should You Go? It receives the most sunshine in Germany, and the numerous wine festivals make late summer the ideal time to travel there.
- With the numerous markets, including Gengenbach, which has the largest advent calendar house in the world, there is also a lot of holiday cheer in the winter.
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WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
WORTH A VISIT
The Best Places to Visit in Northern Black Forest
Bühlerhöhe
- With stunning views, the historic Schosshotel Bühlerhöhe is situated on a spur.
- The lavish hotel will be closed from 2010 until the end of 2012 for extensive renovations.
- For the historic home's 100th birthday celebrations in 2013, it should be reopened.
- The private Max Grundig Klinik, which provides wellness, medical condition prevention, and treatment, is close by.
Hornisgrinde
- Travellers take a quick family holiday to Germany's Black Forest between Christmas and New Year's.
- Most travellers set out on a snow hike on the first day of our stay to circumnavigate and ascend Hornisgrinde (1,164 m), the highest peak in the northern Black Forest.
- The Rhine Valley's flatlands are towered over by Hornisgrinde.
- The latter delineates the French border; Strasbourg and the Vosges mountains can be seen across it.
- The top plateau of Hornisgrinde is severely windswept and appears to be covered in nearly one metre of snow.
Mummelsee
- The fabled Mummelsee (1038 m) is a cirque lake located on the Hornisgrinde's southwest flank.
- There are numerous tales of locals who encountered the ethereal beings, including beautiful mermaids and nymphs who are said to reside in the lake.
- It should be no surprise that Mummelsee is a popular holiday spot that gets quite crowded on weekends.
- Take a stroll around the lake, explore it in a pedal boat, or unwind on the hotel terrace with some regional fare and beverages.
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DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
DISCOVER MORE
Northern Black Forest Off the Beaten Track
Wildsee
- The Wildsee is another glacial lake that can be found nearby.
- Wildsee is in a very picturesque location because 120-meter-high rock faces surround it.
- To reach the summit of Ruhestein, use the chairlift.
- You get to the Wildsee lookout after a 2-kilometre hike.
- You must descend steep steps to reach the lake.
- "The dark eyes of the black forest" is a standard description of these circuit lakes (Karlee).
Kniebis
- The Kniebis is the name of a village to the south and a mountain ridge in the Black Forest that rises to 970 metres.
- In the German state of Baden-Württemberg, the Kniebis mountain rises.
- The Kniebis is located along the Black Forest High Road, which the B 28 federal highway takes as it travels from Freudenstadt to Baden-Baden via the Alexanderschanze mountain pass.
- On its own, the B 28 travels on to Kehl and Strasbourg. The Landesstraße 96 travels from Hausach in a southerly direction. There are bus routes that stop at The Kniebis in Freudenstadt.
- The village and its surroundings have several cross-country skiing trails, including one at night with a snow cannon and floodlights and the Vogelskopf, Zuflucht, and Kniebis lifts.
- A toboggan run and various winter footpaths are also available. The Kniebis is a famous mountain biking, Nordic walking, and hiking destination in the summer.
- A newly renovated woodland lido is also present. The Lothar Path on the Black Forest High Road (B 500) in the direction of the Schliffkopf is one place close by.
- The Alexanderschanze is located on the village's western exit, and the Röschenschanze and Schwedenschanze are located further north.
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CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
CULTURE & TRADITIONS
Northern Black Forest Culture and Traditions
- Try the local customs and culture if the breathtaking scenery isn't allure-inducing enough. Try on a bollenhut, look at glassware and cuckoo clocks, or spend the night on a nearby farm.
- The Bollenhut, a hat with large red fluffy balls, represents the Black Forest.
- Married women wear black woollen balls on their hats, while single women wear eleven red ones.
- The headgear has a two-kilos weight limit. Despite only being worn historically in three villages (Gutach, Kirnbach, and Hornberg-Reichenbach), the hats are now frequently used as a general representation of the Black Forest.
- The Black Forest has been a generous source of energy and raw materials for the manufacture of Waldglas since the Middle Ages.
- The colour of this hand-blown glass is typically a greenish-yellow.
- A small number of glassmakers are attempting to preserve this dying practice.
- Visit the glass factories in Todtnau and Gersbach to see how the glass is made.
- The gateau, or Black Forest cherry pie, is one of the "heftier" customs. Locally grown cherries and Black Forest schnapps serve as the main ingredients. Yes, it is tasty, and yes, it is calorie-dense.
- Thankfully, there is also a nearby option to eliminate all those extra calories.
- Try taking a long hike through those hills; you'll be able to get rid of the majority of them.
- In the Black Forest, the charming old farms' walls, foundations, roofs, and haylofts are all made of wood.
- The grand old structures now come complete with central heating and fitted kitchens.
- Some of these farms can be rented as holiday homes, making them perfect for families.
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FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
FOOD FUN FASHION
Northern Black Forest: Food, Fun & Fashion Guide
BEER/RADLER
#Food
- Germany's Purity Law, passed in 1516 and dates back more than 500 years, sets a four-ingredient maximum.
- Despite these limitations, Germany has over 1,300 breweries and over 40 different varieties of beer. Which beer is most favoured in the Black Forest, then? Radler.
- Lemonade and beer are combined to make the refreshing summer drink known as a Radler. Despite its initial scepticism, it is one of the most refreshing beverages you can drink on a hot summer day in the city or while hiking in the Black Forest.
- You can anticipate seeing most residents along the Dreisam afternoons sipping on this low-alcohol beverage.
- Even though this beverage has recently gained popularity in the United States, it frequently has higher alcohol contents and isn't mixed the same way. Enjoy Germany's authentic culture!
- They advise visiting a nearby Biergarten to enjoy this beverage (beer garden) properly.
- Traditional beer gardens can be found sprinkled throughout Freiburg as well as along hiking trails and gravel roads throughout the Black Forest.
SCHWARZWÄLDER KIRSCHTORTE (BLACK FOREST CHERRY CAKE)
#Food
- The most well-known sweet treat from the Black Forest is Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte, or "Black Forest Cherry Cake."
- It was so delicious that we decided to serve it at our wedding reception! A chocolate sponge cake base flavoured with cherry, filled with cherry filling, layered with whipped cream and cherries, and then topped with additional cherries and chocolate flakes is a Black Forest Cherry cake.
- What is there not to love? But these aren't your typical cherries. The cherries in a traditional Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte are covered in Kirschwasser no, Brandy.
- It is one of the best Black Forest foods and is genuinely delicious. After a meal, we strongly suggest having a slice and a coffee.
GRILLWURST, LANGE ROTE
#Food
- A sausage follows our list of the top Black Forest foods (Grillwurst). Lange Rote is the most well-known traditional sausage in the southern Black Forest.
- This spicy long red sausage—but not that spicy—will be served hot and sizzling in a white bread roll known as a breisgauer brötchen. We suggest an optional caramelised onion (Zwiebeln) add-on, either whole or cut in half.
- You can make the ideal lunchtime snack by adding some German mustard. If you're in Freiburg, you can find a line of Wurststands serving the traditional Lange Rote at the Münsterplatz Farmer's Market (Münstermarkt).
- They assure you that with the enticing aroma filling the air, you won't need to search very far.
Fashion
#Fashion
- Everyone can find something to wear at this contemporary department store in the city centre. In addition to the extensive selection of clothing offered by Modewagener, the Wagener Galerie carries stationary, cosmetics, home goods, footwear, and accessories.
- The sweetest store in Baden-Baden is Hussel. Enter the small world of delectable gift ideas, pralines, bonbons, and chocolates. It will be challenging to leave the store without buying anything.
- The Kurhaus Kolonnaded are arcades from the 19th century modelled after those in Paris. Take a stroll and look around the 20 quaint stores here for some top-notch shopping in a lovely setting. Designer clothing, fine jewellery, porcelain, and confections are a few items you can find here.
- In the morning, a local market will likely occur near Stephanplatz. Fresh regional products are sold at stands on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. The Karlsruhe Flea Market is open on Saturdays, where you can find great deals on unique souvenirs.
- Over 33,000 square metres, 130 stores, cafes, and restaurants can be found at the Ettlinger Tor shopping centre (336,000 sq ft). You are almost sure to find whatever you're looking for here because it is a continuation of the nearby pedestrian area. Three luxurious levels make up the one-of-a-kind, brightly lit indoor boulevard, which features a wide range of fashion and beauty stores, the newest accessories and clothing, book stores, and consumer electronics.
Europa-Park
#Fun
- Welcome to the largest theme park in Germany! It is one of the busiest in Europe and is located just east of the Rhine, north of Freiburg.
- It spans 95 hectares and has over 100 attractions that are themed around Europe.
- On a 95-hectare site, over 100 attractions, shows, and 15 themed areas are based in Europe.
- The six-themed 4-star (superior) hotels on-site make Europa-Park a distinctive short holiday destination.
- Discover all of Europe in a single day.
- The 13 magnificent rollercoasters, the breathtaking show schedule, and the 15 European-themed areas are just waiting to be discovered.
- This year, there is a unique opportunity to create an ice cream that suits your tastes in the "Magnum Pleasure Store" after a thrilling ride on the "WODAN - Timburcoaster." "Atlantica SuperSplash" is the ideal way to cool off on hot summer days in Portugal.
- An unforgettable stay is guaranteed by an exhilarating tour on the "Eurosat - CanCan Coaster" or a futuristic journey on the "Eurosat Coastiality."
- The family's youngest members can travel from the French-themed area to Ireland, where there are many attractions, including the "Ba-a-a Express," a first-ever rollercoaster experience for young guests.
- One of Europe's most prominent and tallest steel rollercoasters also ensures pure adrenaline.
- The "Silver Star" promises a combination of speed and the sensation of weightlessness at speeds of up to 130 km/h.
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NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
NATURE & SAFARI
Northern Black Forest: Natural Beauty & Safari Adventures
- Numerous tourists are drawn to the vast Black Forest National Park's untamed beauty.
- This nature reserve's lush green forests, which display the wild side of nature and provide views far into the distance, are just waiting to be explored.
- This 10,000-hectare nature reserve in Baden-Württemberg is home to mountains that rise more than 1,000 metres above sea level and provide breathtaking views far into the distance.
- But the fact that nature is allowed to flourish here is what truly distinguishes this national park.
- Some areas have been allowed to grow naturally for more than a century without any human intervention.
- The pygmy owl, the smallest owl in Europe, and the peregrine falcon, the fastest bird in the world, both find a home in this unaltered natural environment.
- Visitors can learn about the forest and its inhabitants through various tours and events.
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EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
EVENTS & FIESTAS
Northern Black Forest Must-Attend Festivals and Events
- It's not necessary to travel to Brazil to participate in the carnival! One of the most enjoyable times of the year is the Black Forest Carnival.
- One of the year's biggest parties is undoubtedly one of the Germans' strengths.
- The year's biggest celebration in Germany is Carnival, which is far more significant than Halloween or New Year's. Go to the Black Forest for carnival instead!
- The official start of Fasnacht season is January 6, lasting until Ash Wednesday.
- However, most of the events occur six days before Lent and start on Dirty Thursday, the Thursday before Lent.
- However, the Buurefasnacht carnival in Sulzburg and Weil am Rhein continues the celebration through the end of the first week of Lent.
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