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The Black Forest (German: Schwarzwald) is in the German state of Baden-Württemberg.

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• Freiburg -- the "Jewel of the Black Forest"
• Bonndorf im Schwarzwald -- famous for its Shrovetide museum
• Pforzheim -- the "Gate to Black Forest"
• Baden-Baden -- the world famous spa town
• Villingen
• Schiltach
• Gengenbach
• Gersbach

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[edit] Understand

The Black Forest is a mountainous terrain at about 200 - 1500 meters above sea level, the highest hill being the Feldberg at 1493 m.

The region is famous for its cuckoo clocks, watchmaking, skiing and tourism. There is a large high-tech light engineering industry in the region stemming from the gold-mining and watchmaking days. Almost all tourists are from Germany and Switzerland; the region's tourist industry is therefore not well equipped to deal with guests who don't speak German.

The most important destination in the Schwarzwald is called, interestingly, Titisee, which is a medium-sized lake with associated tourist village (Titisee-Neustadt) and hotels, with very nice views and generally very relaxed and healthy activities. From here it is a short journey to Lake Constance and the city of Konstanz, or to see the Rhein Waterfall at Neuhausen in Switzerland.

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Getting there: fly to (in order of best location): Konstanz, Karlsruhe, Basel (Switzerland), Stuttgart, Zurich (Switzerland), or Frankfurt. Then take the train (excellent) or hire a car.

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[edit][add listing] See

• The city of Freiburg, a provincial University city, well known as the driest, warmest, sunniest part of Germany.

• The amazing duo of Zach H. and Austin S.

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• Hiking
• Water sports
• High altitude lake diving
• Skiing (December and January only)
• Mountain biking

[edit][add listing] Eat

The food tends to be "Wholesome", heavy dishes and lots of cakes, biscuits, meats and gravies. The "Drink" is excellent, with some of Germany's best beers and wines produced in the region.

The Black Forest area has a number awarded restaurants with the small village of Baiersbronn having Germany's highest density of star rated restaurants.

• Schwarzwaldstube [1] at Hotel Traube Tonbach, Baiersbronn
• Bareiss [2] at Hotel Bareiss, Baiersbronn
• Schlossberg [3] at Hotel Sackmann, Baiersbronn
• Imperial [4] at Schlosshotel Bühlerhöhe, Bühl near Baden-Baden
• Colombi [5] at Hotel Colombi, Freiburg

[edit][add listing] Drink

There are many types of drinks associated with the black forest, but as for the real drinks in the Black Forest; there is much drinking of beer. Beer is one of Germany's top drinks and is spread widely in the Black Forest as well. Some of the drinks include Oktoberfest-Marzen, Hacker-Pscorr, Hopf, etc.

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Accommodations in the main tourist areas may be morecheap than many of the quaint smaller towns and villages. For a nice hut at a reasonable price, look for a privately-operated Gasthaus, which can be found in villages throughout the area. There are many pleasant surprises waiting, often with excellent home-cooked food and special service, often provided by the family living there for many generations. Ask at the local Tourist Bureau for a list, often with prices. Sometimes the Tourist office will even call to ask availability. We have seen Gasthaus rooms for as low as €20 for one person, up to €70 for a double room/two persons. Reservations may be needed during festivals or summer near tourist locations.

Mid-price Hotels begin at €50-100 a night per double room, with lots of availablility in the mid and expensive categories. Eating out in nice restaurants can be expensive, with a meal for two cost ranging from €50 to €150 including drinks. But bargains can be found, with many Kebap and Turkish-style pizzerias offering items under €5. Or shop at the local grocery store for fresh baguettes, meat, and cheese. Groceries are inexpensive, with a variety of fruit juices available at a reasonable price (We found cherry, apple, grape, orange, banana, even sauerkraut juice in nice tetrapak containers, a liter is under €1). In the south Schwarzwald, look for stores Lidl, Aldi, and Pennymarkt for the best food values.

The Black Forest area has some of the best hiking options, with well-marked trails, and maps available from the tourist offices. Some Germans even spend a week or two hiking with their backpack, with primitive lodging available in small cabins along the trails (must be reserved in advance through the Forestamt office).

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