Hiking on the Hells Valley Trail
The Hells Valley Trail Package provides you with a lot of flexibility. You are staying in a family-owned hotel in a beautiful mountain town in the southern Black Forest, less than 45 minutes away from Freiburg. Our Hells Valley Trail Packageis perfect if you are looking for a flexible combination of easy hikes with options […]
What Not To Miss
I don’t just show you the obvious, I take you off the beaten path so you can experience the real Black Forest – like a local. I fill-in the blanks between the lines in those Travel Books and explain the not-so-obvious to give you a robust local experience. Many visitors to the Black Forest inquire […]
Introducing The Black Forest Trail
I am very excited to announce the latest addition to our hiking packages – the Black Forest Trail. As our repeat customers know, we have offered the Red Deer Trail for several years. It has been a very popular package for serious hikers seeking to really immerse themselves in nature. But 5 days of long […]
When Is The Best Time To Visit The Black Forest Germany
Many people ask us what is the best time to visit The Black Forest? The answer is anytime. It depends on what you want to see. Many people prefer to avoid the tourist crowds of the summer. Some people want to experience the Christmas markets which are open in December. Some people just want to […]
Black Forest Cuckoo Clocks
Perhaps one of the greatest contributions to the fame of The Black Forest is the cuckoo clock. While it is easy to appreciate their charismatic beauty and charm, few realize how deeply rooted these clocks are in history. It has been a long journey that has involved several hundred years and thousands of people in […]
Visiting The Black Forest In Winter?
Many people ask me if it is a good idea to visit the Black Forest in winter. Will there be snow? Will it be cold? Is there anything to do during winter? Is it safe driving in winter? The answer if you should or should not visit in winter is easy: it all depends. Official […]
Visiting Freiburg on a Walking Tour
Your visit to the Black Forest is not complete unless you spend some time in Freiburg, the capital of the Black Forest. On this 90 minute Freiburg Walking Tour we will take you on a tour back in time. You will discover what the ‘Bächle’ are and why you do not want to step into […]
Where is the Black Forest?
Everyone has heard of the Black Forest. Black Forest cake, Black Forest ham, Black Forest cherry schnaps….you can buy most of these products in your country but probably have never paid too many attention to where the product is from. Is there such a thing is the Black Forest? And where is the Black Forest […]
Black Forest Winter Tours
Dreaming about visiting the Black Forest in winter? The Black Forest is usually covered in snow and a skier’s paradise. We are still out touring because there are many things to explore in winter as well. Just make sure to dress warm and be ready for some rain or snow! Wintertime in the Black Forest. […]
German Wine?
When it comes to wine everyone has heard of Napa Valley. And of course France, Italy, Australia and Chile. But visiting Germany on a wine tour? Interestingly enough we have more and more visitors from overseas acknowledging the excellence of German wines and wanting to discover them on a wine tour. There are 13 wine […]
