Southern Black Forest

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Freiburg showing street scenes
Southern Black Forest
Freiburg which includes views and a garden
Freiburg
Southern Black Forest

Stop at a bustling university city, hike through dense forests and enjoy outdoor activities in one of Germany’s most picturesque regions.

Visit the Southern Black Forest for old farmhouses, vast moorlands and towering forested mountains. The region is popular for skiing, hiking, bird watching, rock climbing, mountain biking and more. The Southern Black Forest also features wellness spas, ski resorts and historic medieval towns.

Freiburg im BreisgauOpens in a new windowis a lively university city on the Southern Black Forest’s southwestern edge. The city, commonly referred to as simply Freiburg, has stunning botanical gardens, excellent museums, art galleries and medieval buildings. Shop and dine in the old town or take a cable car to Schauinsland, an imposing mountain with exceptional views and a solar observatory.

St. Blasien is a small spa town with a pretty river and historic buildings. Visit St. Blaise Abbey, a former Benedictine abbey located in the old town. Notice the church’s impressive dome, one of the largest in Europe. St. Blasien is also near the handsome lakeside resort towns of Schluchsee and Titisee.

Schluchsee is next to the largest reservoir lake in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park. It is popular for boat trips, fishing and nature walks. Hike along the entire length of the shoreline to appreciate stunning views of the surrounding wilderness. The shoreline walk is about 11 miles (18 kilometers) long and is suitable for families.

Stay in Todtnau for skiing in the winter and hiking and mountain biking in the summer. The enchanting ski resort town features wonderful attractions, including historic buildings, old farmhouses and one of the tallest natural waterfalls in Germany. Todtnau is also about 9 miles (14 kilometers) from Feldberg, an imposing forested mountain.

The Southern Black Forest is located in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany. Lodges, hotels and vacation apartments are available in numerous ski resorts, spa towns, villages and cities in the region. Enjoy fine German cuisine in cafés and restaurants in the university town of Freiburg.

Stay in the Southern Black Forest to see pretty villages, enjoy outdoor activities and explore some of Germany’s most magnificent natural areas.

Carathotel Basel/Weil am Rhein
Carathotel Basel/Weil am Rhein
Alte Strasse 58, Weil am Rhein, BW
The price is P6,107 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P6,107
P6,535 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Weil am Rhein. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Would definitely recommend!
"I highly recommend that everyone should look beyond the big expensive city of Basel and look into Germany for accommodations. Although this hotel had slightly outdated décor, one can see that this hotel, and it's staff, have a lot of pride in their work place, and they offer great service. My room ..."

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2025

Carathotel Basel/Weil am Rhein
Hotel & Restaurant Danner
Hotel & Restaurant Danner
3 out of 5
Alte Landstraße 1, Rheinfelden (Baden), BW
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Rheinfelden. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Inseli and Rheinfelden Schifflände Ferry ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (242 reviews)
Great location and excellent breakfast
"The hotel is very conveniently located, within walking distance to the train station, grocery stores and a discount store. Make sure to walk to Rheinfelden, Switzerland, which is a very nice, underrated town. The breakfast at Hotel Danner was among the best of our 3-week European escapade. The staff ..."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

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Fritz Hotel
Fritz Hotel
3 out of 5
Steinackerstrasse 22, Weil am Rhein
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Weil am Rhein. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Rhein Center and Plage de ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (126 reviews)
"Very comfortable hotel with good breakfast. Near lorry park though a short walk to amenities. No air conditioning however fans provided."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Fritz Hotel
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Apartment am Tannenweg
Apartment am Tannenweg
Badstrasse, 42, Badenweiler, Deutschland
Stay at this apartment in Badenweiler. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Badenweiler Roman Bath ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6 reviews)
Won't be back
"Very basic reception and service. Simple old fashioned room. Very clean. Tepid water and weak heating."

Reviewed on Feb 5, 2025

Apartment am Tannenweg
Die Sonne Nollingen
Die Sonne Nollingen
Beuggener Strasse, 24, Rheinfelden (Baden)
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Rheinfelden. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Tutti Kiese Culture ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (17 reviews)
"Sehr gute Wohnung alles sehr sauber und neu."

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

Die Sonne Nollingen
Black Forest Lodge
Black Forest Lodge
Am Sommerberg 28, Feldberg
Book a stay at this boutique apartment in Feldberg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lake Titisee and Badeparadies Schwarzwald ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
"Overall we enjoy the stay very much. We used the sauna and pool which are in great conditions. The room is very large and has all necessary things. The only problem was the parking. There weren't enough places and people parked on the electrical chargers so we couldn't use them"

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2025

Black Forest Lodge
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