Black Forest Blog

March 23, 2020

Of course, tourism in the Black Forest is also significantly restricted in the wake of the Corona crisis. All accommodation facilities have closed, as have restaurants, and all events have been canceled.

Going for a walk, sport in the fresh air is still explicitly allowed, but only in pairs. This would e.g. Hikes, bike tours, mountain bike tours (limited) still possible, just without a stop in a restaurant or overnight.

We all hope that the crisis will soon be over and that as few people as possible are harmed.

We will keep you up to date here and we wish you all to stay healthy.

Traditional christmas markets take place in many places in the Black Forest every year. The flavour of mulled wine, waffles and fir needles, candlelights and the cosy atmosphere attract the guests every year anew. Besides eating and drinking of course you can find lots of local products for your own or for your christmas gifts.

Here you find dates and places of the biggest and most beautiful markets:

• 26.11. - 23.12.2018: Goldener Pforzheimer Weihnachtsmarkt
• 22.11. - 23.12.2018: Weihnachtsmarkt in Freiburg
• 29.11.2018 - 06.01.2019: Christkindelsmarkt in Baden-Baden
• 27.11. - 23.12.2018: Weihnachtsmarkt in Offenburg
• 29.11. - 02.12.2018: Märchenhafter Weihnachtsmarkt in Calw
• 27.11. - 23.12.2018: Christkindlesmarkt in Karlsruhe
• 30.11. - 02.12.2018: Romantischer Weihnachtsmarkt in der Altstadt von Altensteig
• 30.11. - 16.12.2018: Adventsmarkt in Gaggenau
• 30.11. - 20.12.2018: Bühler Adventsmarkt
• 26.11. - 23.12.2018: Weihnachtsmarkt in Rastatt
• ab 30.11.2018: An allen vier Adventswochenenden: "Romantischer Weihnachtsmarkt" in der Ravennaschlucht, im Höllental zwischen Freiburg und Hinterzarten.
• 01.12.2018: Weihnachtsmarkt in Alpirsbach
• 01.12. - 02.12.2018: Christkindlemarkt in Bad Dürrheim
• 29.11. - 28.12.2018: Sternlesmarkt in Ettlingen
• 30.11. - 22.12.2018: Adventsmarkt und das größte Adventskalenderhaus der Welt (zu besichtigen bis 06.01.2019) in Gengenbach
• 06.12. - 16.12.2018: Weihnachtsmarkt in Rottweil
• 06.12. - 16.12.2018: Lörracher Weihnachtsmarkt
• 07.12. - 09.12.2018: Schömberger Weihnachtsglück - mit musikalischem Programm, Weihnachtsdörfle
• 07.12. - 09.12.2018: Weihnachtsmarkt Bad Säckingen
• 07.12. - 16.12.2018: Weihnachtsmarkt in Freudenstadt
• 14.12. - 16.12.2018: Weihnachtsmarkt auf dem Kirchplatz in Oberkirch

25 -30 December 2018: Triberger Weihnachtszauber - thousands of lights enchant the waterfall in Triberg and the neighboring nature adventure park into a Christmas sea of lights. There are many other attractions, fire show, children's carousel, nativity scene and lots of music and other performances.

 

Already in April the Landesgartenschau (horticultural show) 2018 started in Lahr on the Upper Rhine. Being opened until Ocotber 14, there are lots of interesting and fascinating things to see, many shows and events, as well as nice places for rest an relaxation.

Definitely worth a visit - here are some pictures, please click to enlarge.

Today's photo series, March 20, 2018. Calendar start of spring.

Looking for the spring, it still looks quite wintry in the area of Hardt and St. Georgen in the middle Black Forest.

Even in the lowest elevations, almost in the Upper Rhine Valley (photos of Waldkirch and Emmendingen), today it was not much warmer, but at least it was snow-free and the first splashes of color showed themselves.

At the height of the "fifth season" some photos of the last years from the strongholds of the Carnival in the Black Forest.

-> More about the Carnival in the Black Forest

-> Dates of the biggest events 2018 (in German)

 

On Monday, 27 November 2017, the first Christmas Markets in the Black Forest have opened.

Traditional christmas markets take place in many places in the Black Forest every year. The flavour of mulled wine, waffles and fir needles, candlelights and the cosy atmosphere attract the guests every year anew. Besides eating and drinking of course you can find lots of local products for your own or for your christmas gifts.

Here you find dates and places of the biggest and most beautiful markets:

27 November - 22 December 2017: Goldener Pforzheimer Weihnachtsmarkt
27 November - 23 December 2017: Weihnachtsmarkt in Freiburg
27 November - 30 December 2017: Christkindelsmarkt in Baden-Baden
28 November - 23 December 2017: Weihnachtsmarkt in Offenburg
30 November - 3 December 2017: Märchenhafter Weihnachtsmarkt in Calw
28 November - 23 December 2017: Christkindlesmarkt in Karlsruhe
1 December - 3 December 2017: Romantischer Weihnachtsmarkt in der Altstadt von Altensteig
1 December - 17 December 2017: Adventsmarkt in Gaggenau
1 December - 20 December 2017: Bühler Adventsmarkt
27 November - 23 December 2017: Weihnachtsmarkt in Rastatt
from 1 December 2017: An allen vier Adventswochenenden: "Romantischer Weihnachtsmarkt" in der Ravennaschlucht, im Höllental zwischen Freiburg und Hinterzarten
2 December 2017: Weihnachtsmarkt in Alpirsbach
2 December - 03 December 2017: Christkindlemarkt in Bad Dürrheim
30 November - 28 December 2017: Sternlesmarkt in Ettlingen
30 November2017 - 8 January 2018: Advent's market and the world's biggest advent calendar house' in Gengenbach
7 December - 17 December 2017: Weihnachtsmarkt in Rottweil
7 December - 17 December 2017: Lörracher Weihnachtsmarkt
8 December - 10 December 2017: Schömberger Weihnachtsglück - mit musikalischem Programm, Weihnachtsdörfle
8 December - 10 December 2017: Weihnachtsmarkt Bad Säckingen
8 December - 17 December 2017: Weihnachtsmarkt in Freudenstadt
15 December - 17 December 2017: Weihnachtsmarkt auf dem Kirchplatz in Oberkirch
15 December - 17 December 2017: "Baiersbronner Weihnachtsdorf" auf dem Rosenplatz in Baiersbronn

25 -30 December 2017: Triberger Weihnachtszauber - thousands of lights enchant the waterfall and the neighboring nature adventure park into a Christmas sea of lights. There are many other attractions, fire show, children's carousel, nativity scene and lots of music and other performances.

 

• 13 May - 10 September 2017
  Horticultural show in Bad Herrenalb
  -> www.badherrenalb2017.de
• 22 July 2017
  Night in White - Seenachtsfest in Titisee
• 22 July 2017
  International Mountain Run in Oberried (Valuation Run Schwarzwald-Berglaufpokal 2017)
  -> www.totemannberglauf.de
• 22 - 23 July 2017
  Celts festival in Nagold
• 25 July - 12 August 2017
  Kohlmeilertage in Dachsberg in Wolpadingen
• 27 - 29 July 2017
  Grand Prix Summer ski jump in Hinterzarten
  -> www.sommerskispringen-hinterzarten.de
• 27 July - 6 August
  Calwer Klostersommer in Hirsau monastery ruins
  -> calwer-klostersommer.de
• 29 - 31 July 2017
  Black Forest Woodcutter Championships in Schuttertal
• 5 - 6 August 2017
  Seenachtsfest on Lake Schluchsee, high-altitude fireworks on Saturday evening, Sunday's Drachenboot Fun Cup
• 12 - 13 August 2017
  Tauziehwochenende near Schönau, u.a. With the best German tug-of-war teams in the final round for the German championship
• 18 - 23 August 2017
  Waldshuter Chilbi - the great festival in Waldshut, which has been celebrated for 549 years!
• 3 September 2017
  7th International Alphorn Meeting at the Haus der Natur at the Feldberg, at the same time the Natural Park Market takes place with many other attractions.
• 9  -10 September 2017
  Schwarzwald Bike Marathon with various difficulty levels, start and finish in Furtwangen
  -> www.schwarzwald-bike-marathon.de
• 17 September 2017
  Schwarzwald Ultra Rad Marathon with start and finish in Alpirsbach
  -> www.surm.de
• 29 September - 2 October
  Ortenau wine festival in the inner city of Offenburg
• 29 September - 8 October 2017
  Alemannische Woche in Oberried - The highlight is the Viewegrieb on Saturday, October 7th from 11 am, entertainment, music, farmers market and craftsmanship

In Bad Herrenalb in the northern Black Forest, the so-called "Kleine Landesgartenschau" began on the last Saturday, May 13, 2017, until September 10 visitors can visit the show.

In the newly designed spa park, the facilities along the river Alb, on the Swiss meadow and the historic monastery district, there is plenty to see and discover. Also, many cozy places were created for relaxing and relaxing. An extensive supporting program with events, games and fun, and activities for nature and garden friends are offered.

In any case worth a visit - here a small photo gallery from 16 May 2017.

The flower show 'Chrysanthema' in Lahr still lasts until 13th November 2016. This is a huge flower show of autumnal chrysanthemums, which extends over the whole inner city. Nearly all buildings are decorated with flowers, and numerous flowering plants are also found in the larger and smaller squares of the city. The local clubs also contribute to the overall picture with imaginative arrangements.

On the market square, there are daily events, demonstrations of traditional crafts, participation, concerts, dance shows, show cooking and prize-giving. With a ferris wheel and children's carousel, there is also something for children, as well, there are some market areas, of course, chrysanthemums to buy, as well as numerous offers for the big and small hunger. There are also plenty of streetcafés for a short break.

In the southern Black Forest is currently under construction, the "Biosphere Reserve Black Forest". 29 municipalities in the counties of Lörrach, Waldshut and Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald participate on the establishment of the sanctuary on an area of ??over 600 km². A biosphere reserve is a model region for sustainable development, which is also equipped by UNESCO with a special certificate. Participating communities are related funding is available, which can be used among other things to the development of tourism infrastructure.

In a biosphere reserve are the traditional agricultural landscape in the foreground, unlike the National Park, where the natural development without direct human influence is sought. In the National Park 75% of the total area of ??use are deprived of human use, in the biosphere reserve are the only 3%.

"With the establishment of the biosphere reserve Black Forest, a unique model region with significant added value for the economy, tourism and nature. Together we are a strong impetus for the sustainable development of the whole region - in ecological, economic and social point of view ", the Baden-Württembergische Conservation Minister Alexander Bonde said at the signing of the agreement on 19 February 2016 in Schönau. Schonau is also location of the office of the biosphere area.

The following 29 municipalities participating in the biosphere region Black Forest:

• Aitern
• Albbruck
• Bernau
• Böllen
• Dachsberg
• Freiburg
• Fröhnd
• Häg-Ehrsberg
• Hausen
• Häusern
• Hinterzarten
• Höchenschwand
• Horben
• Ibach
• Kleines Wiesental
• Oberried
• Schluchsee
• Schönau
• Schönenberg
• Schopfheim
• St. Blasien
• Todtnau
• Tunau
• Ühlingen-Birkendorf
• Utzenfeld
• Wehr
• Wembach
• Wieden
• Zell im Wiesental

Still waiting for the snow in the Black Forest, as seen here on the summit of Kandel Mountain near St. Peter on 1241 meters above sea level on 29 December 2015.

But certainly the snow is yet to come, for the winter has only just begun.

www.black-forest-travel.com wishes a happy new year 2016 !

In Rottweil is currently being built an absolutely distinctive and unique Building: The test tower for elevator systems from ThyssenKrupp Elevator will be 246 meters high upon completion, and provide the highest viewing platform in Germany at 232 meters .

The basic purpose of the tower is the testing of modern elevator systems for high-rise buildings. For this purpose in the tower 12 elevator shafts are installed where then high-speed elevators and pioneering ropeless systems are tested.

Is interesting for the general public then of course the viewing platform at a dizzy height. Until then, patience is still required, for the completion and commissioning of the tower is planned for the end of 2016. Even now the site is a magnet for visitors: From the platform visitors can observe how the tower is growing daily, as well as guided tour.

Foto: The tower at a hight of 100m

-> www.aufzugsturm-rottweil.de (Website in German)

Back in November 2014, the observation tower was opened on the Urenkopf at Haslach , central Black Forest . The days with beautiful views held this winter , however limited, over the Easter weekend, was worth the climb to the tower at 34m height allows of its platform a really nice all-round view of the Kinzig Valley and the central Black Forest .

The tower is accessible only on foot . Next Directions possibility is the trail parking lot at the memorial Vulkan. Shortly after Haslach direction mill creek ( Freiburg), the parking lot is well signposted. Walk from there it is 1 km to the tower , but with a sharp rise . Of course, the tower is also from all other directions within walking distance, or can be integrated into a hike in the area.

Visible from afar is the new lookout on the Urenkopf

The lookout tower

View on Hofstetten

View on Haslach

View on Fischerbach, Brandenkopf Mountain in the background

View direction Hausach

www.black-forest-travel.com wishes you a Happy New Year 2015 !

To welcome a photo of the New Year's fireworks around the Freiburg Münster, taken from the Schlossberg, shortly after midnight on 01/01/2015.

After heavy snowfall in the last 2 days, there is as of today (28 December 2014) permafrost, and thus now exist ideal conditions for winter sports in the Black Forest! Numerous ski lifts and cross -country trails are now in operation, eg Feldberg, Todtnauberg, Hinterzarten and at other ski areas in the Southern Black Forest, in the Central Black Forest in Schonach, Schoenwald, St. Georgen and environment, as well as in the northern Black Forest along the Black Forest High Road.

Winter sports facilities, ski lifts, snow reports, etc., refer to the section winter sports.

www.black-forest-travel.com wishes all friends of the Black Forest enjoy winter sports!