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Why visit Black Forest?

The Black Forest in south-west Germany is a wide range of wooded mountains between the Rhine and the source of the Danube, known for dense fir forests, half-timbered farmhouses with huge roofs and the cuckoo clocks made here for centuries. Freiburg im Breisgau and the spa town of Baden-Baden are the main gateways.

Triberg has Germany's highest waterfalls, tumbling in seven cascades, as well as cuckoo clock shops and museums. The Black Forest High Road between Baden-Baden and Freudenstadt passes the Mummelsee lake, while Lake Titisee and the Schluchsee are popular for swimming and boating, and the Feldberg is the highest peak, with skiing in winter. The open-air museum at Vogtsbauernhof shows traditional farm life. Hiking trails such as the Westweg cross the region, and many hotels offer guest cards with free local transport. Try the original Black Forest gâteau, smoked ham and local Baden wines.

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When to go to Black Forest

The best months for Black Forest are May, June, July, August, September, October and December. Highs then sit around 17°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

Jan
4°
low -1°
16 wet days
Feb
7°
low 0°
15 wet days
Mar
9°
low 2°
14 wet days
Apr
13°
low 4°
14 wet days
May
16°
low 8°
17 wet days
Jun
21°
low 13°
17 wet days
Jul
22°
low 14°
15 wet days
Aug
23°
low 15°
15 wet days
Sep
19°
low 11°
14 wet days
Oct
15°
low 8°
12 wet days
Nov
9°
low 3°
14 wet days
Dec
6°
low 0°
15 wet days
Highlighted = best monthsNumber = average daytime highBar = how wet the month is

Temperatures and wet days are measured, not estimated: ERA5 reanalysis for 2021-2023, at Triberg, Baden-Wurttemberg. Source: Open-Meteo.

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Black Forest — common questions

When is the best time to visit Black Forest?

The best months for Black Forest are May, June, July, August, September, October and December. Highs then sit around 17°C, and a week here is reasonably priced.

What is the weather like in Black Forest?

August is the warmest month, with daytime highs around 23°C. January is the coolest, around 4°C by day and -1°C at night. May is the wettest, with about 17 wet days. Figures are measured averages, not estimates.

What is Black Forest known for?

Black Forest is best known for nature, mountains, food and wellness. The things people come for: Triberg waterfalls, Titisee, Feldberg, Black Forest High Road.

Who is Black Forest best suited to?

Black Forest works particularly well for families, couples and groups of friends. That is based on what there is to do there, not on who books it most.

What can you book in advance in Black Forest?

The experiences that sell out first are food tours, cooking classes, day trips, skip-the-line tickets, walking tours and night tours. You can check availability and prices on our booking partners below — you pay the same as booking direct.

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