The Black Forrest area in the South West of Germany probably doesn’t have the wow factor of Bavaria in the South East, but it is super peaceful with its patchwork of forest-cloaked hills, glacial lakes, petty valleys and timbered villages.
When you throw in the Black Forrest Cherry Gateau (surprisingly good!), the cuckoo clocks and the baths of nearby Baden Baden, its definitely worth 3-4 days and I personally see it as one of the most peaceful, relaxed places I’ve ever been.
My photos were shocking from my time there, so I’ll just leave some high level tips:
- Where to stay – because the Black Forrest isn’t huge and that you will almost certainly have a car, the location to stay isn’t crucial as you can easily travel about. I would just aim for somewhere that either has access to a nearby cute village, or direct access for walks nearby. We stayed near Loffingen, which was nice and I’d recommend.
- Definitely visit the baths at Baden Baden – they’re just super fun and well done.
- Must try the Black Forrest Cherry Gateau – it lives up to the reputation.
- If you like waterfalls, be sure to visit Triberg im Scharzwald.