Vacation in Baden-Württemberg

Much to experience in the south

You don't have to know Swabian or Baden to hike through the Black Forest with great profit, enjoy Trollinger wine tastings, sniff flowers on the Mainau, and visit monasteries, castles, and Bauhaus architecture. Nor do we need to say much about the taste of Maultaschen, hand-scraped spaetzle and craft beers. It quickly becomes clear anyway: Baden-Württemberg welcomes travelers with a culture of enjoyment that makes it easy to arrive. Our tips for your vacation in Baden-Württemberg!

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Bretten's market square with its half-timbered houses and fountain is brightly lit in winter © Michael Knötig

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This is how beautiful the small towns in Baden-Württemberg are in winter

When the frost makes the trees glisten white, when thousands of lights illuminate the cities and when under every step of the ...

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The most beautiful autumn experiences along the Baden Wine Route

When the air gets cooler and the days shorter, the grape harvest begins along the Baden Wine Route, which you can enjoy in these ...

A snowshoe hike on the Aichelberg with Black Forest guide Jürgen Rust

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Northern Black Forest: On snowshoes through the winter wonderland

A thick blanket of snow has settled over the northern Black Forest. Up here near Aichelberg, the world seems quieter now ...

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To the enchanting Zweribach in the Black Forest

Switch off. Exhale. And really recharge your batteries. Where better than in the middle of nature? To the ...

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Vacation in Baden-Württemberg: We are south

May we introduce? Baden-Württemberg is a state where people like to eat and drink well, where people live in ...

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Wine, architecture and design in Baden-Württemberg

Modern new buildings, cool bottle design and colorful events - at more and more Baden-Württemberg vintners, wine tasting is becoming a cultural highlight. The in ...

A snowshoe hike on the Aichelberg with Black Forest guide Jürgen Rust

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Northern Black Forest: On snowshoes through the winter wonderland

A thick blanket of snow has settled over the northern Black Forest. Up here near Aichelberg, the world seems quieter now ...

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With the hot air balloon over the Swabian Alb: In a state of suspension

During this balloon flight, you will glide as if in slow motion over the forests, meadows and villages of the Swabian Alb biosphere area. And become so ...

Quiet corners in Baden-Württemberg

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A glimpse of paradise - Maulbronn Monastery in the Kraichgau region

Paradise is not so far away as you might think. It lies between vineyards and orchards in the ...

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Time travel through Upper Swabia

Were the good old days really as beautiful as they are remembered? On a journey through time in Upper Swabia with the whole ...

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Cities in Baden-Württemberg: 9 oases in the urban jungle

Eye to eye with a lynx in the wildlife park, relax in the quarry or walk among cacti: In the cities of Baden-Württemberg lie ...

Idyllic location: Freiburg is situated between rolling hills in the Breisgau region

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Oases of peace: 9 relaxing city breaks in Baden-Württemberg

When you think of a city trip, do you think more of discovery tours than relaxation? Then take a look at these cities in Baden-Württemberg. ...

Small town pearls in Baden-Württemberg

Evening atmosphere on the historic market square

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Fascination of half-timbered houses in Baden-Württemberg: 4 favorite places

Old towns with half-timbered houses and winding alleys are not only charming, but also promise a leisurely stroll far from the hustle and bustle of the big city. In ...

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Small town pearls in Baden-Württemberg - churches, castles and palaces

Mystical castle ruins, magnificent castles and imposing churches - even the smaller towns in Baden-Württemberg can boast numerous cultural and historical ...

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Small town pearls in Baden-Württemberg - enjoyment & nature

Exciting brewery tours in Ehingen, extensive hiking tours around Freudenstadt or an interesting theme park in Schramberg: most of Baden-Württemberg's small towns are full of ...

Bretten's market square with its half-timbered houses and fountain is brightly lit in winter © Michael Knötig

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This is how beautiful the small towns in Baden-Württemberg are in winter

When the frost makes the trees glisten white, when thousands of lights illuminate the cities and when under every step of the ...

Little adventures in Baden-Württemberg

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The most beautiful autumn experiences along the Baden Wine Route

When the air gets cooler and the days shorter, the grape harvest begins along the Baden Wine Route, which you can enjoy in these ...

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On foot and by bike across the Swabian Alb

Whether you prefer to hike through the Swabian Alb at a leisurely pace in several weeks or cycle across it in a few days is a ...

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Hessigheim Rock Gardens: Who's about to go up the wall?

Juliana and Jens, for example: The two enthusiastic climbers come from here - the Hessigheim rock gardens are their favorite area. Actually ...

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Trekking in the Black Forest

In six trekking camps in the northern Black Forest, something is allowed that is strictly forbidden almost everywhere else: camping in the forest. Done: The ...

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Free of charge through the Murg and Höllental - experience the Black Forest

This is real hospitality: With the overnight stay, the Black Forest tourist also receives a free ticket for all public transport. And there is ...

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The Kaiserstuhl: In the name of the king

In southern Baden, between the Black Forest and the Vosges Mountains, lies the sunniest vacation region in Germany: the Kaiserstuhl, the volcanic low mountain range in the Upper Rhine Plain, ...

The wooden roller coaster Wodan in the Icelandic themed area races at more than 100 kilometers per hour © Europa-Park

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Family action at Europa-Park in Rust: All of Europe in 24 hours

Germany's largest theme park attracts visitors of all ages with endless fun, adventure and heart-pounding excitement - with 15 European themed areas, the new Water World ...

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The best destinations in the Black Forest

It was formed 40 to 50 million years ago and has 102 peaks that are at least 1000 meters high. It ...

A snowshoe hike on the Aichelberg with Black Forest guide Jürgen Rust

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Northern Black Forest: On snowshoes through the winter wonderland

A thick blanket of snow has settled over the northern Black Forest. Up here near Aichelberg, the world seems quieter now ...

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Lake Constance: On the way on, above and under water

Lake Constance can be experienced in many different ways - diving, sailing or a zeppelin flight always open up ...

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With the hot air balloon over the Swabian Alb: In a state of suspension

During this balloon flight, you will glide as if in slow motion over the forests, meadows and villages of the Swabian Alb biosphere area. And become so ...

City experiences in Baden-Württemberg

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