The Black Forest
As deep, dark and delicious as its famous cherry gateau, the Black Forest gets its name from its canopy of evergreens. With deeply carved valleys, thick woodlands, luscious meadows, stout timber farmhouses and wispy waterfalls, it looks freshly minted for a kids' bedtime story. Wandering on its many miles of forest trails, you half expect to bump into a wicked witch or huntsman, and might kick yourself for not bringing those breadcrumbs to retrace your tracks…
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Top places to visit in The Black Forest
Discover the best attractions in The Black Forest from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in FreiburgFreiburger Münster
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- Attraction in Baden-BadenMuseum Frieder Burda
- Attraction in GermanyNationalpark Schwarzwald
- Attraction in GermanyVogtsbauernhof
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- Attraction in GermanyGeroldsauer Wasserfälle
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