Best things to do in Black Forest

Black Forest Must-Sees

The Black Forest features a diverse range of natural landmarks and historical sites. This selection includes dramatic natural monuments like the 97-meter Todtnau Waterfall and the secluded Zweribachfälle. Engineering and recreation are represented by the scenic Black Forest Railway and the Hasenhorn Coaster. The region's history is preserved in the Roman pottery kiln, the Narrenmuseum carnival exhibits, and several medieval ruins, including the Roggenbacher Schlösser and Ruine Ramstein, which offer insight into the area's defensive architecture and cultural heritage.

Black Forest Must-Sees — Map

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Todtnau Watterfall

Dropping 97 meters between Todtnauberg and Aftersteg, this natural monument is one of Germany's highest waterfalls.

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Black Forest Railway

The Baden Black Forest Railway is a twin-track, electrified railway line in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, running in a NW-SE direction to…

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Hasenhorn Coaster

Come and enjoy this mountain coaster which will provide you an unforgettable ride. A lot of fun for visitors of all ages.

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Zweribachfälle

Located in a nature reserve east of Freiburg, these falls cascade over several rocky steps in the High Black Forest.

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Ehemalige Burg

Ruins of a medieval fortification.

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Römischer Töpferofen

Archaeological site featuring a preserved Roman-era pottery kiln.

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Narrenmuseum

Exhibits focused on the Swabian-Alemannic Fastnacht carnival traditions, featuring historical masks and costumes.

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Obertorturm

Historic city gate serving as a landmark of medieval town fortifications.

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Stadtkirche St. Marien

Roman Catholic parish church featuring traditional religious architecture and interior art.

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Roggenbacher Schlösser

Hilltop ruins of two medieval fortifications, Roggenbach and Steinegg, situated 675 meters above the Wutach valley.

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Ruine Ramstein

Remains of a hilltop castle located on a wooded ridge 688 meters above the upper Schiltach valley.

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