Unique countryside

Snowflake Magic

In an area where over 70 mountain peaks go above the 1,000 metre line, winter is a great season for outdoor activities.

Get on your snowboard or cross-country skis, or explore the area in snowshoes or hiking boots: The Black Forest is an ideal place for physical exercise or simply enjoying the white splendour, crisp air and beautiful views. In snowy winters, holiday-makers can expect to find some 1,600 kilometres of well-prepared and sign-posted cross-country skiing trails. Downhill skiers can choose from over 200 lifts and about 250 prepared slopes.

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  • Unique countryside

    Snowflake Magic

    In an area where over 70 mountain peaks go above the 1,000 metre line, winter is a great season for outdoor activities.

  • Wellness & Spa

    Getting Away from It All

    The Black Forest is an ideal place to recover and unwind from the stress of every-day-life.

  • Unique countryside

    Simply Extraordinary

    The Black Forest is a true paradise for holiday-makers planning to actively experience unspoiled nature.

  • Sport

    Touring Adventure

    In the Black Forest, cycling fans will find more than 8,000 kilometres of mountain biking trails of various difficulty levels.

  • Unique countryside

    The Great Outdoors

    The Black Forest countryside is characterised by sunny vineyards and dense woods.

  • Art of living

    Authentic Experiences

    The Black Forest is an ideal destination for fans of nature and physical activity, but also for gourmets and those seeking leisure and relaxation.