Southern Black Forest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Freiburg which includes 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 ฿3,278 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿3,278
฿3,507 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Weil am Rhein. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Close to public transportation"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2024

Carathotel Basel
Boutique-Hotel Alemannenhof
Boutique-Hotel Alemannenhof
4 out of 5
Bruderhalde 21, Hinterzarten
The price is ฿5,935 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿5,935
฿6,565 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Hinterzarten. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their 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 23 Aug 2024

Boutique-Hotel Alemannenhof
Parkhotel an der Therme
Parkhotel an der Therme
Thürachstraße 3-5, Bad Krozingen
The price is ฿4,107 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿4,107
฿4,854 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Bad Krozingen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Vita Classica Therme and Roemischer Steinkeller ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (49 reviews)
"Very nice and quiet place. Breakfast was good. The only problem is no AC or fan. It got super hot in the room. If you open window, a lot of bugs and mosquitoes coming in."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2024

Parkhotel an der Therme
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Appartements Biedermeier
Appartements Biedermeier
In den Mühlenmatten 12, Bad Krozingen, BW
Stay at this aparthotel in Bad Krozingen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 11 Nov 2024

Appartements Biedermeier
Apartments zum Roten Lamm
Apartments zum Roten Lamm
Lammplatz 10, Bad Krozingen, Baden-Württemberg
Stay at this apartment in Bad Krozingen. Enjoy a coffee shop/cafe. Popular attractions Vita Classica Therme and Roemischer Steinkeller are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (10 reviews)
Great spot to explore
"Great studio apartment with kitchen and balcony, easily slept 4. This is located over a restaurant-this is where you check in. Location is right in town and very convenient to everything. Note because you are right on town, this is not a quiet location- definitely has noise late at night and early ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2024

Apartments zum Roten Lamm
Black Forest Lodge
Black Forest Lodge
Am Sommerberg 28, Feldberg
Stay at this boutique apartment in Feldberg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lake Titisee and Feldberg Ski Resort are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Brilliant place to stay, my only criticism would be that there isn’t air conditioning which when it is hot in the summer was a shame"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2024

Black Forest Lodge
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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