Northern Black Forest Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Caracalla Spa showing heritage architecture and interior views
Stay in charming towns with luxurious spa facilities, enjoy scenic drives along forested mountains and see ancient monasteries in this beautiful German region.

The Northern Black Forest is a region and large mountain range in southwestern Germany. The region is known for its stunning evergreen forests, imposing mountains and winding scenic roads. Hike to a glacial lake or visit many historic villages for wellness spas and local markets.

The Black Forest inspired the famous Grimms' Fairy Tales by the Brothers Grimm. With dense native forests and endless moors, it is a place of enchanting natural beauty. Stop at a nature park for hiking, mountain biking, swimming, bird watching and more outdoor activities. The Northern Black Forest also features secluded 12th-century monastic ruins and numerous award-winning restaurants.

Allerheiligen Monastery is located in an isolated Black Forest valley. The ruins date to the 12th century and show signs of a 17th-century Baroque restoration. Admire the nearby Büttenstein Waterfall or watch an open-air theater performance at Allerheiligen Monastery during the summer. The monastery is an excellent place to stop and relax when hiking the surrounding forest areas.

Hornisgrinde is one of the highest mountains in the Northern Black Forest region. Take a long-distance footpath across the forest ridge to the summit plateau. The mountain features spectacular views of the surrounding moor landscape. It also has a 107-foot-tall (32.5-meter) observation tower, called Hornisgrinde Tower.

Mummelsee is a pretty lake on the southern mountainside of Hornisgrinde. The lake features exceptional views and a luxurious alpine-style hotel. Enjoy delicious cuisine at the hotel restaurant or take a paddleboat around the lake. Mummelsee is also near miles of hiking trails through picturesque forest areas.

The Northern Black Forest is located in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany. Take the Schwarzwald-Bäderstraße (Black Forest Spa Route) through scenic valleys to historic villages and resort towns. The Northern Black Forest also features peaceful spa towns, such as Bad Wildbad and Baden-Baden. Alternatively, stay in Pforzheim, a large city at the Black Forest’s northern entrance.

Dine in a Michelin Star-decorated restaurant between exploring many vast natural areas in the Northern Black Forest.

Where to stay in Northern Black Forest

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Baden Baden Old Town

5/5(3 area reviews)

Baden Baden Old Town is popular for its relaxing spas, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Friedrichsbad or Faberge Museum.

Baden Baden Old Town
Karlsruhe which includes art and interior views

Karlsruhe City Centre

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

The museums and gardens are just a few things visitors like about Karlsruhe City Centre. Marketplace Square and Messe Karlsruhe are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Ettlinger Tor U-Bahn or Ettlinger Tor Tram Stop to get around the larger area.

Karlsruhe City Centre
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Innenstadt-West

Get to know Innenstadt-West and its many features like its museums and gardens. You might want to explore sights like Karlsruhe Palace and Prince Max Palace, and you can jump on the metro at Marktplatz (Kaiserstraße U) Tram Stop or Karlstor/Bundesgerichtshof Tram Stop to get around the city.

Innenstadt-West
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Geroldsau

While there might not be top attractions in Geroldsau, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Geroldsau Waterfall and Lichtentaler Allee Park.

Geroldsau
Holiday Inn Express Baden-Baden, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Baden-Baden, an IHG Hotel
Lange Strasse 93, Baden-Baden, BW
The price is AU$125 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$125
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this hotel in Baden-Baden. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Caracalla Spa and Festspielhaus Baden-Baden are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (934 reviews)
"Good location to park, buses, town centre, restaurants. Breakfast very basic, no GF bread options seen. Internal rooms (no view) are quietest."

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2023

Holiday Inn Express Baden-Baden, an IHG Hotel
Hotel am Sophienpark
Hotel am Sophienpark
4 out of 5
Sophienstraße 14, Baden-Baden
The price is AU$330 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$330
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Baden-Baden. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (365 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel in a great location. Fantastic staff who will do anything for you. Spacious rooms and comfy beds. Great breakfast. Lots of nice little touches to make your stay special. Would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 17 Mar. 2024

Hotel am Sophienpark
Leonardo Royal Hotel Baden
Leonardo Royal Hotel Baden
Falkenstrasse 2, Baden-Baden, BW
The price is AU$142 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
AU$142
per night
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Baden-Baden. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
Perfect UK/ Austria ski halfway stopover ⛷️
"Stay was excellent, my second this month. Many rooms have just been renovated and are now very smart and very clean. The breakfast buffet was great with lots of choice, both hot and cold. Very friendly barman in the cocktail bar where I ate from the bar menu. He’s a Leverkusen fan, so footy was on, ..."

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2024

Leonardo Royal Hotel Baden
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Complete 2 rooms Apartment near the city center of Rastatt
Complete 2 rooms Apartment near the city center of Rastatt
Rastatt
Stay at this apartment in Rastatt. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and onsite parking. Popular attractions New Britain Park and Rathaus Rastatt are located nearby. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (16 reviews)
Rastatt internship
"Following my internship in Rastatt, I found this place to stay. It was a very nice apartment which was well furnished & comfortable. Nice kitchen for the cooks among us and good communication with the property owner"

Reviewed on 29 Sep. 2021

Complete 2 rooms Apartment near the city center of Rastatt
ADORO Aparthotel
ADORO Aparthotel
Henri-Dunant-Platz 1a, Bühl, BW
Stay at this aparthotel in Bühl. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Windeck Castle and Old Wine Cellar are located nearby. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"Room and hotel is very well designed, quiet, and impeccably clean making for a very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Hosts are wonderful and provide wonderful ideas of what to see and do in the area."

Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2022

ADORO Aparthotel
Old half-timbered residence
Old half-timbered residence
Bad Herrenalb
Stay at this apartment in Bad Herrenalb. Enjoy free WiFi, a patio, and a TV. Popular attractions Siebentäler Thermal Baths and West Trail are located nearby. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
A beautiful apartment in a lovely town.
"This is a wonderful apartment that occupies the top floor of a detached building in the beautiful market place. There are 360 degree views of the surrounding mountains, forest, stream, park and charming buildings of the town. The town is quiet yet full of charm and character. The apartment is beautiful, ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul. 2022

Old half-timbered residence
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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