orth of Freiburg in a little village called "Rust". This world-famous theme park is contained within a 550 year-old Balthasar Castle. The amusement park is considered one of the most beautiful in the world so you really must treat your family to it - and yourself!

Germany is dotted with thousands of old castles, and the Black Forest region is no exception. One of the newest is the new palace located in Stuttgart which was built in 1746. It managed to survive (but only just) the bombing in World War 2 but has since then been rebuilt, restored and is now used for state government affairs. Don't forget Fuerstenburg in Donaueschingen, which is another famous castle par

The beauty of the region is clear to see, thanks to the many environmental programs that have over time helped to preserve it and keep it's unspoilt landscapes for all to discover. Those that have discovered the region talk of it's bizarre blend of rustic and city, untouched beauty and old-world tradition, so much so that they return again and again.

The historical Black Forest hand-workers made their invention of the cuckoo clock a worldwide phenomenon. You must include a tour of the various cuckoo clock museums into your travel itinerary. A cultural taste explosion awaits you. In the south-western region is located the bustling university city of "Freiburg im Breisgau". Once there, you’ll find hundreds of quality restaurants offering a staggering range of international cuisine as well as the local "Badische Kuche" (Baden Kitchen). This is a region where food is not just something to eat, it's an experience, a chance to unwind with family or friends and let the stresses of daily life fade away.

Some of the more traditional delicacies throughout the Black Forest region are the famous Black Forest Gateau, made the way only people from the black forest know how, Black Forest cured hams, cherry schnapps, spaetzle (a home-made pasta), tasty pork cutlets and schnitzels and so many more. You will have wondered whilst enjoying a slice of Black Forest cherry layer cake, exactly where is this Black Forest? The whole region is sitting alongside the backbone of the river Rhine, a huge region looked after by Mother nature and blessed year-round with many hours of sunshine. No wonder is this region awarded for it's wine production. Some of the largest vineyards in Europe are situated in the Black Forest region.

One can offset all of this dining and wine tasting by following one of the many hiking and walking paths, dotted throughout the region. Discover the volcanic landscaped vineyards of the Kaiserstuhl, near Freiburg. Take a bus trip to Triberg, boasting Germany's largest waterfall. If it's sport you love, in winter time Freiburg and Feldberg are the places to go to enjoy life on the piste, all well-catered for and ski equipment rental easy to find and affordable. Warm yourself up with a day at a thermal baths. Baden-Baden and Freiburg have one each and there are at least three others within short car journeys. Fishing fans will faint at the site of the crystal-clear streams and rivers, all teaming with trout and salmon. Baden-Baden also features one of Germany's biggest casinos.

Wait, there’s plenty more than that to do for families!

The complete family will immediately love the largest amusement park in Germany, Europa Park, located a stone-throw north of Freiburg in a little village called "Rust". This world-famous theme park is contained within a 550 year-old Balthasar Castle. The amusement park is considered one of the most beautiful in the world so you really must treat your family to it - and yourself!

Germany is dotted with thousands of old castles, and the Black Forest region is no exception. One of the newest is the new palace located in Stuttgart which was built in 1746. It managed to survive (but only just) the bombing in World War 2 but has since then been rebuilt, restored and is now used for state government affairs. Don't forget Fuerstenburg in Donaueschingen, which is another famous castle park

isgau". Once there, you’ll find hundreds of quality restaurants offering a staggering range of international cuisine as well as the local "Badische Kuche" (Baden Kitchen). This is a region where food is not just something to eat, it's an experience, a chance to unwind with family or friends and let the stresses of daily life fade away.

Some of the more traditional delicacies throughout the Black Forest region are the famous Black Forest Gateau, made the way only people from the black forest know how, Black Forest cured hams, cherry schnapps, spaetzle (a home-made pasta), tasty pork cutlets and schnitzels and so many more. You will have wondered whilst enjoying a slice of Black Forest cherry layer cake, exactly where is this Black Forest? The whole region is sitting alongside the backbone of the river Rhine, a huge region looked after by Mother nature and blessed year-round with many hours of sunshine. No wonder is this region awarded for it's wine production. Some of the largest vineyards in Europe are situated in the Black Forest region.

One can offset all of this dining and wine tasting by following one of the many hiking and walking paths, dotted throughout the region. Discover the volcanic landscaped vineyards of the Kaiserstuhl, near Freiburg. Take a bus trip to Triberg, boasting Germany's largest waterfall. If it's sport you love, in winter time Freiburg and Feldberg are the places to go to enjoy life on the piste, all well-catered for and ski equipment rental easy to find and affordable. Warm yourself up with a day at a thermal baths. Baden-Baden and Freiburg have one each and there are at least three others within short car journeys. Fishing fans will faint at the site of the crystal-clear streams and rivers, all teaming with trout and salmon. Baden-Baden also features one of Germany's biggest casinos.

Wait, there’s plenty more than that to do for families!

The complete family will immediately love the largest amusement park in Germany, Europa Park, located a stone-throw north of Freiburg in a little village called "Rust". This world-famous theme park is contained within a 550 year-old Balthasar Castle. The amusement park is considered one of the most beautiful in the world so you really must treat your family to it - and yourself!

Germany is dotted with thousands of old castles, and the Black Forest region is no exception. One of the newest is the new palace located in Stuttgart which was built in 1746. It managed to survive (but only just) the bombing in World War 2 but has since then been rebuilt, restored and is now used for state government affairs. Don't forget Fuerstenburg in Donaueschingen, which is another famous castle par

ce of Black Forest cherry layer cake, exactly where is this Black Forest? The whole region is sitting alongside the backbone of the river Rhine, a huge region looked after by Mother nature and blessed year-round with many hours of sunshine. No wonder is this region awarded for it's wine production. Some of the largest vineyards in Europe are situated in the Black Forest region.

One can offset all of this dining and wine tasting by following one of the many hiking and walking paths, dotted throughout the region. Discover the volcanic landscaped vineyards of the Kaiserstuhl, near Freiburg. Take a bus trip to Triberg, boasting Germany's largest waterfall. If it's sport you love, in winter time Freiburg and Feldberg are the places to go to enjoy life on the piste, all well-catered for and ski equipment rental easy to find and affordable. Warm yourself up with a day at a thermal baths. Baden-Baden and Freiburg have one each and there are at least three others within short car journeys. Fishing fans will faint at the site of the crystal-clear streams and rivers, all teaming with trout and salmon. Baden-Baden also features one of Germany's biggest casinos.

Wait, there’s plenty more than that to do for families!

The complete family will immediately love the largest amusement park in Germany, Europa Park, located a stone-throw north of Freiburg in a little village called "Rust". This world-famous theme park is contained within a 550 year-old Balthasar Castle. The amusement park is considered one of the most beautiful in the world so you really must treat your family to it - and yourself!

Germany is dotted with thousands of old castles, and the Black Forest region is no exception. One of the newest is the new palace located in Stuttgart which was built in 1746. It managed to survive (but only just) the bombing in World War 2 but has since then been rebuilt, restored and is now used for state government affairs. Don't forget Fuerstenburg in Donaueschingen, which is another famous castle par

t you love, in winter time Freiburg and Feldberg are the places to go to enjoy life on the piste, all well-catered for and ski equipment rental easy to find and affordable. Warm yourself up with a day at a thermal baths. Baden-Baden and Freiburg have one each and there are at least three others within short car journeys. Fishing fans will faint at the site of the crystal-clear streams and rivers, all teaming with trout and salmon. Baden-Baden also features one of Germany's biggest casinos.

Wait, there’s plenty more than that to do for families!

The complete family will immediately love the largest amusement park in Germany, Europa Park, located a stone-throw north of Freiburg in a little village called "Rust". This world-famous theme park is contained within a 550 year-old Balthasar Castle. The amusement park is considered one of the most beautiful in the world so you really must treat your family to it - and yourself!

Germany is dotted with thousands of old castles, and the Black Forest region is no exception. One of the newest is the new palace located in Stuttgart which was built in 1746. It managed to survive (but only just) the bombing in World War 2 but has since then been rebuilt, restored and is now used for state government affairs. Don't forget Fuerstenburg in Donaueschingen, which is another famous castle par

orth of Freiburg in a little village called "Rust". This world-famous theme park is contained within a 550 year-old Balthasar Castle. The amusement park is considered one of the most beautiful in the world so you really must treat your family to it - and yourself!

Germany is dotted with thousands of old castles, and the Black Forest region is no exception. One of the newest is the new palace located in Stuttgart which was built in 1746. It managed to survive (but only just) the bombing in World War 2 but has since then been rebuilt, restored and is now used for state government affairs. Don't forget Fuerstenburg in Donaueschingen, which is another famous castle park. In the north is the famous Heidelburg Castle, as the name suggests in Heidelburg. This huge thirteenth century medieval castle is considered by many to be one of the most important cultural monuments in the whole of Germany.

The Black Forest is truly a hidden gem among the usual European vacation packages. Visitors literally find the wide range of modern city, university life, and old-world European rustic tradition within its borders and easily reachable. A unique and somewhat curious blend. So get planning your discoveries in historic Germany's Black Forest, today, you will be sorry you did not earlier!