the black forest highlands

The Black Forest Highlands

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Airports close to the Black Forest Highlands:•Basel: 1,0 hour by car / 2,0 hours by train •Zurich: 1,5 hours by car / 2,5 hours by train•Stuttgart: 1,5 hours by car / 2,5 hours by train•Frankfurt 3,0 hours by car / 2,5 hours by train


The Black Forest Highlands – an extraordinary and beautiful region

The Black Forest Highlands are a beautiful vacation destination in the southwest of Germany, just one-hour drive from Basel and Zurich in Switzerland and from Colmar and Strasbourg in France and only 1,5 hours from lake Constance.

This location allows you to easily visit many attractions and famous cities in the three countries. Our quite vacation destination, with the famous Lake Titisee, is well known for having one of the most stunning and picturesque landscapes in Germany.

In the Black Forest Highlands you will find many points of interest, such as: the “Feldberg”, the highest peak (1493 m) of the Black Forest. The Lake Titisee is one of the lakes worth seeing in the world, as well as the home of the famous cuckoo clock and the Black Forest cake.

From the lofty peaks to the lakes, through the gorges and across the meadows a fresh breeze blows constantly. And at an altitude of 800-1,500 m a curative climate that generates wellbeing literally from the air is guaranteed.


Our beautiful landscapes and romantic villages are among the best reasons to visit the Black Forest Highlands


A healthy environment at the altitude from 800 to 1500 meters, with fresh clean air and tranquility


Breathtaking scenery


A region of extraordinary beautyand many exciting visitor attractions


The Feldberg offers you a cable car ride which allows a wonderful scenic panoramic view to the Alps of Austria and Switzerland.In winter, the Black Forest Highlands offers only the best conditions for all winter sport fans in the largest and highest winter sport area in the South-West of Germany.


The Hochfirst Ski-JumpThe largest natural Ski-Jump in the world!

The Black Forest is worldwide known for


Cuckoo clock


The Lake TitiseeThe largest natural lake in the Black Forest


Black Forest Cake



Hotels, apartments and accommodation•20.000 beds available in the region

•170 hotels from inexpensive BB´s to luxury 5 star hotel-resorts

•Excellent cuisine with the highest intensity of award winning chefs in Germany


Drubbas Black Forest Village „Hofgut Sternen“


Parkhotel Adler – 5* „small luxury hotel of the world“


MARITIM Titisee Hotel



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A paradise for the active holidaymakers!With around 1000 km of sign-posted footpaths, walkers will find themselves in their element. Adventure, discovery and breathtaking views of mountains, lakes, forests and gorges are guaranteed.


Art and culture of the highest caliberThe Black Forest Highlands are well known throughout Germany for their events – star-studded concerts, floor shows, cabaret, folklore and the stunning Christmas market in the Ravenna gorges.


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The finest Spa and Well-beingIn the healthy refreshing climate, breathe in deeply and let yourself be spoiled – also, those in search of relaxation and recuperation have found the right place in the Black Forest Highlands as well as in our state of the art 4 and 5 star hotels in the region.


Shopping of traditional handcrafts (cuckoo clock, glass products) as well as fine German products as watches suitcases, pens, etc. of well known brands.


• Home is where the cuckoo is...The cuckoo clock is one of the best known examples of German craftsmanship and its origin lies in the heart of the Black Forest Highlands. The Drubba company offers a wide variety of cuckoo clocks “Made in Germany” at its two branches in Titisee and at Hofgut Sternen – The Black Forest Village in Breitnau.

• Diverse shopping possibilitiesBesides cuckoo clocks the Drubba company offers grandfather clocks, exclusive wristwatches, Swarovski silver crystal and other jewelry as well as a big selection of souvenirs and gifts. Next to both branches another local craft can be witnessed at the two glassblower’s workshops.

• Customer service at a higher levelIn addition to Tax-Free shopping Drubba company also offers a 2 year international guarantee on all mechanical clocks and cooperate with 21 service partners all over the world.


MICE – Meetings, Incentives, Congress and Events In the Black Forest Highlands, even work is fun! And it’s all due to our pleasant “business climate” – fresh air, fantastic peace and quiet and beautiful scenery – what more could you want for a successful conference, congress or seminar.Whether it’s a seminar and conference hotel, a traditional style venue or a spacious congress center – in the Black Forest Highlands we can accommodate up to 500 people. •Conference and seminar facilities in the Black Forest HighlandsThe Hochschwarzwald Tourismus GmbH provides three congress centers for your events in Hinterzarten, Titisee-Neustadt and Schluchsee. In total, there are three large halls with a capacity for up to 500 people, 2 smaller halls for up to 150 people and 6 conference- and seminar-rooms for up to 100 people.

•Wellmeetings - Brand new health orientated product for your eventHochschwarzwald wellmeetings is the new trademark for seminars, congresses and meetings. It focuses on the ever increasing needs for people and companies in the areas of health, wellbeing, fitness and prevention. “Wellmeetings in the Black Forest Highlands” are available throughout the year.

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Incentives

•Visiting the “Rothaus” BreweryThe Rothaus Brewery is the best known regional brewery in the Black Forest. It was founded in 1791 and built in a historic setting. The beautiful architecture of the Brewery ensures that it blends perfectly into the stunning surrounding area.

•Action Forest Park Enjoy a breath taking experience for young and old. Climb on a variety of rope constructions and slide with zip-wires through our tree tops. The Action Forest Park offers you five courses of different levels and heights, ranging from 4 m to 18 m above the ground. This is a perfect place to show your courage and to verify coordination and balance.

•Clock demonstrations and workshopsWe will explain the different steps in the making of cuckoo clocks and also explain about the history of clock-making in the Black Forest. You will also find out where the world-famous cuckoo call comes from - aided by 2 bellows and 2 pipes!

• Black Forest Cake presentation with tastingThe Black Forest Highlands are known for the Black Forest Cake and you’ll

find it in almost every restaurant or café. One of the essential ingredients is Kirschwasser (cherry schnapps).

• Cooking class with local products and herbs There you can see how to produce a local dish using herbs from the garden

near by.

• Glassblowing The Glassblowers will show you how glass articles are made from solid and

will answer all of your questions about the ancient art of glassmaking.

• Cocktail receptions Cocktail and finger food receptions on a boat ride on lake Titisee or on the

roof terrace of the Feldberg tower with a stunning view to the Alps and Vosges


• Visit of a farm house which produces natural cosmetics and local cheeseSince 2006 the Ospelehof produced cosmetics made of whey. Whey is

naturally protein and vitamin-rich and is one of the best things you can give your skin.

• Gold panning in the river RhineAn adventure for the entire family accompanied by the experienced Gold-

Gusti! With a little luck you will bring precious metal at home at the end of the day .

• Wine tastings of the famous wines of the regionsSouth West Germany is a wine country and has grape varieties that are

peculiar to this part of the world. The Wine Black Forest leads from Baden-Baden 160 kilometers through all the wine-growing areas to the Swiss frontier. You can discover the Wine Black Forest by car, bike or on foot.

• Steam Train Ride Discover the fantastic Black Forest Highlands with the ancient steam train “3

Seen Bahn”.



Excursions

•Cable car to the top of the mountain FeldbergEnjoy a ride with the cable car up to the Feldberg, the highest peak of the Black Forest and South-West Germany. After a short walk you will reach the Feldberg tower. Take the lift to the 11th platform of the tower and be amazed by the fabulous views of the Black Forest and even further up to the Alsace in France and to the Swiss and Austrian Alps.

•Boat cruise on Lake Titisee and Lake SchluchseeA boat trip on our lakes will enchant you and allow you to discover picturesque Black Forest landscapes. Relax and enjoy magnificent views of our idyllic mountains, forests, romantic and typical Black Forest Houses and breathe in the good healthy air.

•The Cathedral of Saint BlaiseThe Church of Saint Blaise is the biggest domed church north of the Alps. With a diameter of the dome of 36 meters it can well compete with St. Peter‘s Basilica in Rome (42.5 meters) or St. Paul in London (34 meters). Guided tours through the Cathedral of Saint Blaise are offered regularly.


•Freiburg City tourDiscover the city on your own or in one of the guided city tours and let yourself be drawn into the buzzing life of the historical city center

•Schaffhausen Rhine FallsThe Rhine Falls are a 23 meters high and 150 meters

width waterfall near Schaffhausen. You can visit the historical Castel of Laufen or make a boat trip to the isle of rock

•Excursion to water and sun power plants with company visits

•Excursion to Colmar and Strasbourg in France as well as Basel, Zurich and Luzern in Switzerland


Family Holidays in the Black Forest Highlands


Family holidays in the Black Forest HighlandsThe Black Forest Highlands offers families with children all they could wish for in a family holiday. Whether you choose a farm holiday, a swimming holiday or an action-packed winter-sports holiday: you will be spoilt for choice in our region The Black Forest Highlands are designated a family-friendly region in the family holiday competition.

Family - Highlights •Farmstead holidays •Nature adventure trails – gnome trail and nature trail •Extensive holiday program of activities for children – including horse back riding, adventure afternoons, clowns, handicrafts, farm visits, pirate adventure and a lot more •Water paradise “Badeparadies”: one of the most modern and largest indoor water slide facilities throughout Europe•Model railway center•Black Forest Park – popular wildlife and leisure park •Action Forest – high wire forest adventure•Boat trips – pedal boat, rowing boat as well as large excursion boats on the lakes•Steinwasen Adventure Park, with the world largest rope bridge and the wildlife park and many other spectacular attractions


Cuckoo! Free Travel, free Entrance. The Highlight for FIT`s, GIT‘s and MICE.Over 60 top attractions daily absolutely free of charge!

Unique offer in Germany!


The Hochschwarzwald Card – Over 60 fantastic visitor attractions - for free!Ski pass, water park, theme park, cable car, climbing park, electro bikes and SMART electro cars, green fees at the Golf Club, museums, boat trips and more. The Hochschwarzwald Card is your free entry to more than 60 leisure facilities.


Off to the SnowFree Ski pass for all slopes

You can obtain the card free of charge at over 270 hosts in the Black Forest Highlands for two nights’ accommodation or more and it’s valid for the length of your stay.

Free transport If you stay overnight with us, you can use the buses and trains in the Black Forest and to the boarders of Switzerland (Basel) and France (Strasbourg) free of charge – even on longer journeys.



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