The Schwarzwaldhochstraße winds its way over the heights of the northern Black Forest, combining spectacular views with special destinations.
Excursions in the Black Forest
Discover, experience, be amazed
The Black Forest is as diverse as its landscape: historic towns, fascinating museums and exciting experiences for young and old, big and small, are waiting to be discovered. If you’re after thrills, you’ll find action on slides or in amusement parks, while culture lovers can enjoy theatre and enchanting old towns. Around Hotel Langenwaldsee, there are destinations in the northern Black Forest that will make your stay varied and enriching.
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Discover science through play - Experimenta Freudenstadt
Experimenta Freudenstadt is no ordinary museum - it’s more like a giant lucky bag of wonders. Here, curiosity and above all hands-on activities take centre stage. Scientific phenomena become playfully tangible at interactive stations for young and old explorers alike. Science becomes hands-on here, and you’ll be surprised more often than you think. An absolute top tip for an excursion in the Black Forest.
In the footsteps of Gauls and Romans
Take in the city air: City tours from Freudenstadt
Between the Black Forest and the Rhine plain lie towns full of history, culture and a relaxed atmosphere. In Baden-Baden, Roman bathing tradition meets modern elegance - world-famous in the spas, along the Lichtentaler Allee or at the Museum Frieder Burda, which fascinates with contemporary art. Freiburg entices with sunny squares, narrow lanes and the famous Bächle in the old town, while Karlsruhe impresses with its fan-shaped layout around the imposing palace. French savoir-vivre and extraordinary architecture shape the cityscape of Strasbourg - from the cathedral to the picturesque Petite France district.
Black Forest National Park - untouched and incredibly beautiful
Where dense forests, rushing streams and open mountain meadows spread out, the Black Forest National Park begins. Here, nature is allowed to be just that - and visitors experience a landscape that is constantly changing. Whether you’re hiking narrow trails through ancient woods or having the park’s special features explained by national park rangers on a guided tour, this protected area shows the Black Forest at its wildest and most beautiful.
Mehliskopf leisure and sports centre
Mehliskopf is a playground for anyone who wants to add a dose of adrenaline to their Black Forest outing. When a blanket of snow covers the slopes in winter, the ski runs and toboggan tracks come alive. In summer, the sleds of the year-round bobsleigh track clatter over the rails, while just a few metres away, the first holds are being gripped in the climbing park. If you want to take the corners yourself, hop into one of the popular downhill carts in good weather. Up here, adventure is in the air and joyful laughter rings out all year round.
Amazing trips in the Black Forest
Theatre, markets, festivals - the Black Forest celebrates life
Whether it’s a night at the theatre, bustling markets or festival vibes - unique events take place all year round in the Freudenstadt district, making the town and region a lively meeting place. The theatre in the Kurhaus delights with concerts and stage performances, while the Freudenstadt summer theatre is staged in extraordinary open-air locations. In winter, the market square transforms into an enchanting Christmas wonderland. If you want to know what other events are planned in the Black Forest, take a look at the events calendar or ask at reception for the best events in the Freudenstadt district. We know them all.
Northern Black Forest events calendar
Freudenstadt events calendar