Christmas Markets Abound in the Black Forest

Around 200 Advent and Christmas markets ensure the perfect winter mood in the border triangle between Switzerland, France and Germany. There are particularly beautiful Christmas markets on Germany's largest market square in Freudenstadt, under the Höllentalbahn viaduct in the Ravenna Gorge, and in the old town streets of Freiburg from November 21 to December 23. The Freiburg Christmas market is particularly well-known for its wide range of handicrafts. Of course a visit is not complete without trying a legendary "Lange Rote" market sausage. The younger guests can even lend a hand - baking cookies in the bakery. On December 6, Santa Claus stops by, tells Christmas stories and hands out small gifts. Another attraction is the impressive nativity scene with wooden figures.

Freiburg in Winter

Winter Fun on the Black Forest Slopes

The winter sports on offer are as diverse as the holiday region itself: 155 miles of downhill slopes and up to 1,240 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails ensure hours of sport in snow-covered nature. Ambitious downhill skiers, deep snow skiers and snowboarders will find their paradise not only on the Feldberg, but also in the many other ski areas between Todtmoos in the south, around Schonach and Schönwald in the east, and on the Black Forest High Road in the north. The largest connected ski area in the German low mountain ranges is guaranteed snow around Feldberg and Todtnauberg. From the easy family slope to the challenging FIS World Cup course, winter sports enthusiasts can experience the ultimate skiing fun.

Black Forest Highlands Winter Fun

For HIkers, Walkers, Cross Country Skiers, there are Scenic Trails through Snow-covered Landscapes

If you want something a little quieter: Even in the deepest snow, there are many ways to enjoy the fresh air on well-prepared paths around almost every holiday resort. And if you slowly walk into the winter forest on snowshoes, you can find a silence that makes you sit up and take notice. Around Freudenstadt in the northern Black Forest, thanks to the different lengths of the routes, there is something for everyone - whether it's an extended circular hike via Loßburg back to Freudenstadt, or a leisurely tour over the Kienberg with a stop at the Lauterbad mountain hut. Around 430 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails provide unique insights into nature and offer distant views of the Alps and Vosges. Beginners and competitive athletes alike will get their money's worth on small circular trails and challenging high-altitude routes. In addition to scenic winter hiking trails and specially signposted snowshoe trails, numerous toboggan runs promise fun for the whole family. You can warm up in between in several snack and hiking huts and be pampered by the excellent gastronomy.

Winter in and around Freudenstadt

 Germany's Most Beautiful Gourmet Corner in the Black Forest

After an exciting day on the slopes or in nature, the restaurateurs in "Germany's most beautiful gourmet corner" lure in visitors to the Black Forest with their regional specialties. More than 400 restaurants have been awarded in the gourmet guides. Over 30 restaurants alone have 40 Michelin stars - eight of them sparkle over Baiersbronn in the northern Black Forest, the place with the highest concentration of stars in Germany. Even without a star, the family-owned businesses in Baiersbronn, as in the Black Forest as a whole, place great value on good cuisine. Many of the chefs learned at the star-rated establishments. Hearty Black Forest specialties can be enjoyed in cozy hiking huts that are open all year round.

Gourmet Town of Baiersbronn

Tradition Meets Modernity along the “Baden Wine Route

In addition to the regional beers and mineral water, the “Wässerli” and Baden wines also contribute to the culinary experience. In addition to culinary delights, numerous architecturally interesting wineries along the Baden Wine Route offer plenty of reasons to stop. Lots of glass, unusual materials, the integration of the landscape and fascinating insights and views into the various production areas in the wine cellar: Numerous winemakers on the Baden Wine Route invest in their business and present themselves in bold, modern and eye-catching ways. Sometimes the entire business is renovated, sometimes it is small elements that create the combination of old and new in existing structures. Their wine architecture combines glass production and wine presentation with wine experience and enjoyment - so that in the end, the wine becomes a total experience for all the senses.

Baden Wine Road

Wellness – Black Forest Style

The 17 thermal baths, twelve spas, 18 climatic health resorts and numerous wellness hotels promise relaxation for the whole family. The Solemar wellness and health center in Bad Dürrheim on the eastern edge of the holiday region, which is also known as the "most beautiful sea in the Black Forest," is one of the most beautiful spas in all of Germany due to its impressive architecture. The health-promoting power of Bad Dürrheim's brine can be discovered on 145,000 square feet. The bathing area attracts visitors with 13 indoor and outdoor pools, and the "Black Forest sauna" is ideal for switching off. A large selection of beauty and wellness treatments, such as feel-good massages, brine treatments, and Dead Sea salt grotto, round off the feel-good stay.

Spa Solemar

Winter Afternoon in the Black Forest