Bliss in the Black Forest, Germany

A world waiting to be discovered

Tree-lined valleys, 10,000 hectares of National Park, year-round outdoor activities… this is Germany’s Black Forest. There is truly something for everyone in this verdant green paradise. Nature lovers discover the wildlife on a hike accompanied by a forest ranger and guide. Outdoor adventurers experience thrills on the bike trails and hiking routes. Golfers while away hours on the area’s outstanding golf courses. Even the children are not forgotten – the Rumpelstiltskin trail, the Experimenta experience museum in Freudenstadt and the Oberhamersbach nature trail are just a few examples of the wealth of family-friendly activities the Black Forest offers.

Explore the Black Forest

Black Forest National Park

Time spent in the wilderness is always beneficial, and nowhere more so than in the Black Forest National Park. The world’s fastest bird – the peregrine falcon – and Europe’s smallest owl – the pygmy owl – are at home in the 10,000 hectares of Baden-Württemberg’s first National Park, which was only founded in 2014. Trees are allowed to grow hundreds of years old and evade industrial use. Discover the power of pure nature with guided forest ranger walks.

Baden-Baden

Experience the world-famous spa town with the Festspielhaus opera and concert hall, the Casino, the Frieder Burda Museum, the Kurhaus and the thermal baths.

Alsace

Just a stone’s throw away, across the border in France. A charming region, full of art and culture – whether in the European city of Strasbourg, or the smaller town of Colmar with its wonderful half-timbered houses and picturesque town centre.

Freiburg

Explore the historic old town and its famous cathedral. Tip: Freiburg’s Christmas market for woodwork, hand-blown glassware and the sweetest temptations.

The power of water

Experience it all, from the mineral and healing water spring at Bad Peterstal-Griesbach and the Mummelsee lake to the wild waters of the Allerheiligen Waterfalls, the Triberg Waterfalls (the highest in Germany), and the Rhine Falls.

Europa-Park

Excitement, entertainment and fun in Germany’s largest theme park. From the Atlantis Adventure to magical themed worlds and Fjord Rafting to the Matterhorn Blitz, Mir Space Station, spectacular Silver Star and the Mercedes-Benz Hall MONACO – adventure and adrenaline are guaranteed.

Experience the Black Forest in the lap of luxury

The 5-star superior Relais & Châteaux Hotel Dollenberg welcomes guests with genuine hospitality, culinary excellence and luxury pampering. From its humble beginnings as a tiny guesthouse and snack bar with two rooms, three tables and twelve stools, the Dollenberg has blossomed into a 5-star superior hotel resort with 100 rooms and suites, a Michelin-starred restaurant and a multi-award-winning destination spa.

A luxurious haven of peace in the Black Forest National Park and surrounded by the hotel’s own 70,000sqm nature park, this is the perfect spot for you to explore and enjoy the enchanting Black Forest. Take a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool for superb panoramic views, discover St Anna’s Chapel while exploring the Dollenberg grounds, and even squeeze in a game of tennis on the on-site courts. The 2-Michelin-starred Le Pavillon restaurant offers a sublime fine dining experience you won’t want to miss, with modern interpretations of French cuisine created by chef Martin Hermann. Finally, the 5,000sqm DOLLINA Spa & Health is the ideal place to relax and pamper yourself with a luxury treatment or sauna session. With so much to discover on site, you won’t need to leave the resort!

Tip:

Don’t miss the Tischlein, Deck Dich! unique outdoor dining experience – Germany’s most romantic gourmet dinner under the stars, created by Martin Hermann.