Destination in Schwarzwald

Family time in the Black Forest – excursion tips for the region

The Black Forest offers many options for a family trip . Here you can spend your free time in nature or find cities as a destination. We have put together a few tips for a great family vacation .

Fairytale nature and many excursion options

The Black Forest is the highest and largest contiguous low mountain range in the southwest of Baden-Württemberg, on the border with France. The region is particularly famous for its dense, evergreen forests and picturesque villages , reminiscent of the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. Its landmarks include the red-topped Bollenhut, the cuckoo clock and delicacies such as the Black Forest gateau, which are known and loved in the region and all over the world.

If you want to experience nature, you will find a lot of adventure opportunities in the Black Forest region. For example, the Kaiserstuhl region is perfect for hiking , cycling and enjoying yourself. If you are travelling with the whole family and perhaps with a stroller, the Black Forest Tourism Board has put together a few beautiful routes for you.

A highlight for young and old are the nature parks - for example the Waldkirch nature adventure park with its treetop walkway with tube slide , the Black Forest Zoo , adventure mini golf and water sports opportunities around the Stadtrainsee.

Adventure and city experiences in the Black Forest region

For even more adventure and a little bit of adrenaline, you can take a day trip to Europa-Park , Germany's largest theme park . Over a hundred attractions await you here - from rollercoasters to VR experiences and panoramic trains , all age groups get their money's worth .

If you would like to include a city trip in your program , Freiburg is of course a good choice. In addition to the beautiful old town with the Freiburg Minster, museums and shops, you can also feast, enjoy nature and celebrate. The city has put together various excursions that include tips for families, for nature activities or art & culture.

Nostalgia and enjoyment for all generations

The region also has some historic railway tours and great scenic routes to offer for railway enthusiasts. These include the Schauinslandbahn , the world's first passenger cable car, or the Sauschwänzlebahn , which seems to have come straight out of a children's book and winds its way through the green landscape with a historic locomotive .

If you are a connoisseur, you will also get your money's worth in terms of food on a family holiday in this region. There is not only Black Forest ham and many regional delicacies that you can try at markets and inns in many places, but also numerous vineyards . You can combine this - for example in autumn - with a wine hike through the brightly colored vineyards. Many farms in this region also offer holiday accommodation .