Germany is a fantastic nation to discover! With epic cities to discover like Berlin, Cologne and Munich (to call a couple of), you’ll be spoilt for selection when in search of an excellent metropolis break. That being mentioned, Germany is a lot extra than simply its cities, particularly with all one of the best issues to do within the Black Forest and different unspoilt areas of the nation. 

Over time, we’ve visited Germany fairly a bit and the factor we love most is that no two locations ever really feel the identical!

Not solely is every of the cities completely distinctive however the pure variety is simply insane fairly. From the rolling valleys round Moselle to the vastly unspoilt area of the Black Forest, you’ll be completely spoilt for selection. 

Truthfully, our journey to the Black Forest was every little thing we may hope for!

We liked each second of our journey, which was packed full with a number of the greatest issues to do within the Black Forest that we discovered alongside the way in which. So, to make your journey that bit simpler (and far much less daunting), we’ve popped by a few of our favorite stops you actually have to go to in and across the Black Forest space.

Have a look, under, at one of the best issues to do within the Black Forest. Have probably the most epic journey! 

1.) Stroll the Wildline Suspension Bridge

Round a 60-minute drive from Stuttgart Airport, the WildLine in Unhealthy Wildbad must be one of many first stopping factors in your journey to the Black Forest area. 

Spanning over 380 metres, the WildLine is sort of 60-metres above the valley under and has some unbelievable views. We spent a very good few hours wandering the paths across the WildLine and partnered it up with the Treetop Stroll that’s round a 15-minute stroll from the bridge itself. 

One factor to notice, you should definitely take some notes or cash with you for the parking machine. Card funds aren’t accepted and you’ll be fairly removed from the closest ATM.

Oh, and simply in case you want the Google Maps hyperlink for driving, have a look right here. 

2.) Stroll the Treetop Stroll, Unhealthy Wildbad

The beauty of Unhealthy Wildbad is the variety of trails, walkways and completely beautiful views this space has. Which, actually is unbelievable. It’d solely be one hour, or so, from Stuttgart nevertheless it looks like 1,000,000 miles away. 

From the elevated walkways, you’ll have the ability to meander by the beech and spruce timber till you get to probably the most spectacular statement deck ever!

You see, there’s a colossal 40-metre excessive construction that has a gradual (and accessible) walkway that spirals you to the highest, over the guidelines of the timber themselves.

It’s lovely and some of the distinctive viewing platforms I believe we’ve been on. 

Oh, and don’t overlook, after admiring the views, take the spiral slide again right down to the bottom (once more, have some cash handy to entry the slide). It’s simply probably the greatest issues to do within the Black Forest…I swear we screamed so loud! 

3.) Discover the spa city of Baden-Baden

After a full day exploring the countryside, take a drive over to the historic spa city of Baden-Baden. We stayed right here in a single day, with the city sufficiently small to go to by foot. 

Now, the city itself has a historical past that dates again over 2,000 years! You see, just like Tub (in England), Baden-Baden was favoured by the Romans to relax out and loosen up, particularly within the heated spas of the realm. To this present day, as you wander round Baden-Baden, you may nonetheless spot the steaming fountains and take a dip within the spas that make this place so particular. 

As soon as right here, you should definitely go to Trinkhalle, a fresco-lined arcade that’s so lovely! Constructed again within the 1800s, it’s an excellent place to go for a stroll, tour the historic Baden-Baden On line casino (which is equally as grand) and the park that surrounds them. We spent a morning right here and liked it.

Feeling peckish? We stopped off at Fritz & Felix for dinner and it was so yummy.

Their seasonal menu (we had the plucked lobster ricotta and charra beef) is every little thing – with lashings of cocktails or course. They make a imply fizzy italicus and Fritz & Felix spritz which can be all made in-home. 

For some views away from the cobbled streets of Baden-Baden, hop within the automobile and take the funicular up Merkur Mountain. As soon as right here, you may simply observe a number of the mountain-prime trails and seize a light-weight chew with some views over the area. 

4.) Drive the Black Forest Excessive Route (B500)

For a day on the street, observe the Black Forest Excessive Route (B500) from Baden-Baden to Freudenstadt. Round 60-km in size, you’ll simply spend a complete day stopping off at varied little pull-ins alongside the route.

So, that will help you discover one of the best issues to do within the Black Forest B500 route, we’ve popped a couple of Google Maps hyperlinks to some should-see spots. 

Earlier than you head out to discover, you may need to cease for lunch at Wirtshaus zur Geroldsauer Mühle, that’s comparatively near Baden-Baden and has some yummy truffles, too! In spite of everything, nobody likes a “hangry” explorer! 

First up, Geroldsauer Waterfall. This can require a bit of detour off the B500 and into some somewhat slender lanes – nevertheless it’s price it for the paths. Simply you should definitely put on good footwear, the unpaved paths can get slippy. 

After mountaineering, hop again into your automobile (and the B500) to move south in direction of Mummelsee Lake.

Right here, you’ll have the ability to cease off for a fast chew to eat, discover all of the cuckoo clocks within the roadside retailer and even rent a cute pedal boat for a experience across the lake itself. 

As you proceed your drive, you should definitely cease off at All Saints’ Abbey (Kloster Allerheiligen Ruinen) and discover the ruins of this iconic 12th Century abbey. It’s fairly spectacular.

Plus, you might have the Allerheiligen Waterfalls which can be effectively price a gander, too.

Only a few kilometres south of All Saints’ Abbey is Lotharpfad, a variety of boardwalks and viewing platforms that’s the proper spot to stretch your legs. With very easy paths to observe, that is the form of path that’s nice for the entire household! 

Oh, and don’t overlook about Lake Ellbachsee and its viewing platform earlier than ending your day in Offenburg.

After an extended day on the street (and by foot on the paths), we checked into Resort Liberty, a design lodge that was once a historic jail. Fortunately, there are not any shackles to maintain you imprisoned anymore – however you may nonetheless see the unique options all all through the property. It’s so distinctive, we liked it. 

Additionally they have a tasty restaurant, Wasser&Brot (wine and bread) inside the jail lodge! We had the yummiest seared tuna right here. 

5.) Zipline the Black Forest

After a very good nights sleep in Offenburg, head over to the attractive Kinzig Valley to fly above the valley! You see, perched over the valley itself is the Hirschgrund Zipline that’s probably the greatest issues to do within the Black Forest in the event you’re gagging for some thrills! 

Heading out into the hills, you’ll get to whizz between the valley and whoosh between the timber! We headed throughout a very first thing within the morning and it was a greater choose-me-up than any espresso! We liked it.

6.) See the Triberg Waterfalls

With a descent of over 160-metres, Triberg is one in all Germany’s highest waterfalls when it comes to general peak.

Plus, being round 45-minute drive from the Hirschgrund Zipline implies that it’s fairly straightforward to go to each earlier than heading for a late lunch.

 

While right here, observe the paths by the cascading falls and take within the views and wildlife alongside the way in which.

We really noticed nutcrackers (birds) while meandering by the hilly trails. 

7.) Discover Freiburg (Freiburg im Breisgau)

Nestled proper subsequent to the Germany-French border, Freiburg is a beautiful metropolis. Not solely that, it’s nice in the event you’re hankering for a metropolis break after exploring the countryside and all the opposite greatest issues to do within the Black Forest.

Simply outdoors town centre, we checked into the Inexperienced Metropolis Resort, a property that prides itself on sustainable tourism. It was nice and solely a 15-minute tram experience from town centre itself.

That being mentioned, if you wish to skip the tram, e-book a lodge inside the historic centre of town. 

As soon as right here, you should definitely discover the enduring Freiburg Cathderal, Retailers’ Corridor, browse all of the beautiful stalls round Cathedral Market (open till 1:30 pm) and go to Konviktstraβe, one of many cities prettiest streets that’s full of unbiased retailers and cafes.

We spent the entire day wandering town and shopping for little trinkets and treasure to take residence.

For one of the best meals in Freiburg, cease off for a fast lunch at Yepa Yepa. Right here, they serve up a number of the cities greatest fish tacos and horchata that has a complete road meals vibe and made contemporary for you.

If you need a extra sit down dinner within the centre of Freiburg, head over to Kuro Mori for his or her fluffy bao buns and zingy ceviche. Their fusion menu is so good.

Saying that, in the event you’re hankering for some traditional German aptitude, head over to Glasmännlein that’s a favorite with locals. Their dishes are so good and we liked the kaiserschmarrn for pudding.

Lastly, for a nightcap, head over to Au Contraire for cocktails.

This lot know their stuff in the case of libations. We had probably the most wonderful wasabi laced cocktails, which sounds unusual however is completely scrumptious. 

8.) Hike the Ravenna Gorge

Round 90-minutes from the centre of Freiburg, the Ravenna Gorge is a superb place to move into the hills and hike the paths that criss-cross this unspoilt a part of Germany. 

Passing the Ravenna Bridge, alongside the wild creek and thru the firs, mountaineering the Ravenna Gorge space is a beautiful deal with on a sunny afternoon.

We spent a very good few hours strolling and liked it. With straightforward spots to park (like this spot on Google Maps), you may fairly simply cease off right here for a couple of hours earlier than going to benefit from the close by Black Forest lakes close by.