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Airports close to the Black Forest Highlands:
â˘Basel: 1,0 hour by car / 2,0 hours by train
â˘Zurich: 1,5 hours by car / 2,5 hours by train
â˘Stuttgart: 1,5 hours by car / 2,5 hours by train
â˘Frankfurt 3,0 hours by car / 2,5 hours by train
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The Black Forest Highlands â 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 âFeldbergâ, 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.
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Our beautiful landscapes and romantic villages
are among the best reasons to visit the Black
Forest Highlands
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A healthy environment at the altitude from 800 to
1500 meters, with fresh clean air and tranquility
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A region of extraordinary beauty
and many exciting visitor attractions
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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.
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The Black Forest is worldwide known for
The Hochfirst Ski-Jump
The largest natural Ski-Jump in the world!
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Hotels, apartments and accommodation
â˘20.000 beds available in the region
â˘170 hotels from inexpensive BB´s to luxury 5 star hotel-
resorts
â˘Excellent cuisine with the highest intensity of award
winning chefs in Germany
The Hochfirst Ski-Jump
The largest natural Ski-Jump in the world!
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Drubbas Black Forest Village âHofgut Sternenâ
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Parkhotel Adler â 5* âsmall luxury hotel of the worldâ
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⢠Bild von SaigerhÜh
The Hochfirst Ski-Jump
Hotel SaigerhĂśh The largest natural Ski-Jump in the world!
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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.
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Art and culture of the highest caliber
The Black Forest Highlands are well known
throughout Germany for their events â 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-being
In the healthy refreshing climate, breathe in deeply
and let yourself be spoiled â 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.
Š Hotel Alemannenhof GmbH & Co. KG
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Shopping of traditional handcrafts (cuckoo clock,
glass products) as well as fine German products as
watches suitcases, pens, etc. of well known brands.
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⢠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 âMade in Germanyâ at its two
branches in Titisee and at Hofgut Sternen â The Black
Forest Village in Breitnau.
⢠Diverse shopping possibilities
Besides 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 glassblowerâs workshops.
⢠Customer service at a higher level
In 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.
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MICE â Meetings, Incentives, Congress and Events
In the Black Forest Highlands, even work is fun!
And itâs all due to our pleasant âbusiness climateâ â fresh air, fantastic peace and
quiet and beautiful scenery â what more could you want for a successful
conference, congress or seminar.
Whether itâs a seminar and conference hotel, a traditional style venue or a
spacious congress center â in the Black Forest Highlands we can accommodate up
to 500 people.
â˘Conference and seminar facilities in the Black Forest Highlands
The 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.
â˘Wellmeetings - Brand new health orientated product for your event
Hochschwarzwald 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. âWellmeetings in the Black
Forest Highlandsâ are available throughout the year.
For more information on MICE in the Black Forest Highlands:
www.blackforesthighlands.info , www.wellmeetings.com
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Incentives
â˘Visiting the âRothausâ Brewery
The 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.
â˘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.
â˘Clock demonstrations and workshops
We 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!
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⢠Black Forest Cake presentation with tasting
The Black Forest Highlands are known for the Black Forest Cake and youâll
find it in almost every restaurant or cafĂŠ. 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
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⢠Visit of a farm house which produces natural cosmetics and local
cheese
Since 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 Rhine
An 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 regions
South 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 â3
Seen Bahnâ.
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Excursions
â˘Cable car to the top of the mountain Feldberg
Enjoy 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.
â˘Boat cruise on Lake Titisee and Lake Schluchsee
A 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.
â˘The Cathedral of Saint Blaise
The 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.
Peterâs Basilica in Rome (42.5 meters) or St. Paul in London (34 meters).
Guided tours through the Cathedral of Saint Blaise are offered regularly.
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â˘Freiburg City tour
Discover 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
â˘Schaffhausen Rhine Falls
The 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
â˘Excursion to water and sun power plants with company
visits
â˘Excursion to Colmar and Strasbourg in France as well as
Basel, Zurich and Luzern in Switzerland
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Family Holidays in the Black Forest Highlands
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Family holidays in the Black Forest Highlands
The 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
â˘Farmstead holidays
â˘Nature adventure trails â gnome trail and nature trail
â˘Extensive holiday program of activities for children â including horse back riding,
adventure afternoons, clowns, handicrafts, farm visits, pirate adventure and a lot
more
â˘Water paradise âBadeparadiesâ: one of the most modern and largest indoor water
slide facilities throughout Europe
â˘Model railway center
â˘Black Forest Park â popular wildlife and leisure park
â˘Action Forest â high wire forest adventure
â˘Boat trips â pedal boat, rowing boat as well as large excursion boats on the lakes
â˘Steinwasen Adventure Park, with the world largest rope bridge and the wildlife park
and many other spectacular attractions
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Unique offer in
Germany!
Cuckoo! Free Travel, free Entrance. The Highlight for FIT`s, GITâs and MICE.
Over 60 top attractions daily absolutely free of charge!
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The Hochschwarzwald Card â
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.
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You can obtain the card free of charge at over
270 hosts in the Black Forest Highlands for two
nightsâ accommodation or more and itâs valid
for the length of your stay.
Off to the Snow
Free Ski pass for all slopes
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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 â even on longer journeys.
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We would be happy to welcome
you and your clients in the fantastic
Black Forest Highlands.