Family vacation in the Black Forest

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The Black Forest at a glance

Off to the forest!

The Black Forest is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Germany. Families in particular like to go on holiday with their children in the Black Forest – after all, in the German region it is ensured that every family member gets his money’s worth. Cycling and hiking tours through an idyllic natural landscape, action in one of the largest amusement parks in Germany or swimming fun at the lake – you can spend time in nature in a variety of ways! If that’s not enough, you can also look forward to numerous ski slopes and toboggan runs in winter. Your children will be amazed!

As the name suggests, the region is densely forested and has a fascinating and diverse environment. The Black Forest is ideal for a relaxing family holiday! Family trips to animal and game parks are particularly popular, as children in particular enjoy the various animal species. Young and old get special views and interesting information about nature and the forest on the treetop path, while water sports are on the daily schedule at Lake Titisee. If the weather is not so good, the Black Forest bathing paradise can be found nearby.

One of the famous cuckoo clocks is of course a souvenir! After all, the neat and delicate works are known all over the world!

Big city flair around the corner

A city trip to Freiburg im Breisgau brings variety to everyday vacation. The southernmost city in Germany with its historic old town invites you to shop and stroll. In this way you leave the tranquility of nature behind for a few hours and can get cultural impressions of the area. With this wealth of options, family vacations become an unforgettable experience.

You can find nice accommodations for your time-out from everyday life not only in Freiburg, but also in nature. Often one is also geared towards families here – in addition to a family holiday in the hotel, relaxing days in a holiday apartment or one of the holiday homes are also possible.

Selected family hotels in the Black Forest

Baden-Württemberg, Germany Hotel Four Seasons at Schluchsee

Pure relaxation and plenty of action in Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg, Germany Erlebnishotel Santa Isabel

Adventure hotel in Portuguese monastery style

Baden-Württemberg, Germany Familotel Engel

Family fun in summer and winter in Todtnauberg!

Baden-Württemberg, Germany Burghotel Castillo Alcazar

Knightly adventure hotel at Europa-Park Rust

Baden-Württemberg, Germany Familotel Sporthotel Feldberger Hof

Winter sports with the family in the Feldberg ski area!

Baden-Württemberg, Germany Hotel Schwanen

Nature vacation in the beautiful Black Forest

Baden-Württemberg, Germany Erlebnishotel El Andaluz

Adventure hotel in Spanish style at Europa-Park Rust

Baden-Württemberg, Germany Erlebnishotel Colosseo

Family vacation with a view of Europa-Park!

Black Forest travel themes

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Black Forest, Germany Camping Herbolzheim

In the middle of coniferous forests and vineyards lies the idyllic one .

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More destinations in the Black Forest

Family vacation ski area Feldberg

Family vacation ski area Todtmoos

Family vacation ski area Todtnauberg

Come on, let’s discover the Black Forest!

A family vacation in the Black Forest is the perfect break for families. Relax in the middle of nature and discover one of Germany’s most beautiful areas. The densely forested area has a surprise on every corner and is particularly suitable for an active holiday. Spend your time in the Black Forest in private and enjoy the cosiness of your own four walls in a holiday home. Those who prefer to spoil themselves completely can look forward to a large selection of hotels! A family vacation in the Black Forest can also be enjoyed as an all-inclusive vacation, especially in the vicinity of Freiburg im Breisgau!

A summer in the forest

Summer is the best time of year to spend your vacation in the Black Forest. In the southern part is the Titisee, a natural lake with very good water quality. The family will find peace and relaxation here, but can also choose from a large selection of leisure activities. The lake is not just for swimming: you can also go boating, sailing and surfing. You can borrow the necessary equipment on site. Sailing schools also offer beginner courses for large and small captains.

Since the picturesque landscape is ideal for cycling and hiking, the entire area of the Black Forest is very well accessible by bike and hiking trails. You can rent bicycles in any larger community, provided you have not brought your own bikes. If you are already on the way, you can plan a detour to the Blautopf in Blaubeuren. The Blautopf is the second most water-rich spring in Germany. Depending on the sunshine and weather, you can look forward to a breathtaking blue view of the source, while a mystical cave system extends underground.

Experience highlight Europapark

A very special highlight awaits you and your kids in the Black Forest with the Europapark: The largest German amusement park offers exciting activities for all ages. The superlative facility is located in Rust, a municipality between Freiburg and Offenburg, and offers a total of over 100 rides and several shows – all in 18 subject areas. The subject areas are assigned to European countries and exude the flair of the respective country. For small park visitors there is a separate themed area with age-appropriate attractions.

You can look forward to the Tiroler Wildwasserbahn, the Eurosat, with which you can experience a journey through the Valerian universe, a Swiss bobsleigh run and much more. The main attraction of the park is probably the Silver Star, the largest roller coaster in Europe with a height of 73 meters and a length of 1.6 kilometers.

Beastly fun

During your family vacation in the Black Forest you can visit the Black Forest Park in Löfflingen. The park is an animal and amusement park that is primarily aimed at its young visitors. Marvel at the different animal species together with your children in the animal enclosure or in the falcon house before it is called in the indoor hall "jungle country" get down to business on climbing towers, slides and a roller coaster. In addition, a colorful supporting program amuses visitors, including animal feeding shows, flight demonstrations, a magic show and a puppet theater. The Black Forest Park is one of the highlights of a family holiday in this region. Your children will be amazed!

Winter Wonderland

The Black Forest is also a very popular travel destination for winter holidays. Families who like to ski but would like to do without a long journey will find the ideal holiday destination in the Black Forest. The Black Forest offers some of the best German ski areas for families – on the Feldberg, in Todtmoos or Todtnauberg you can make the slopes unsafe with your loved ones. Of course, you can also sled here as you go: tobogganing in Bad Wildbad or in Loßburg, for example. A sledge lift with a length of 200 meters can be found in Kirchzarten. For connoisseurs of the ski slopes there are even some World Cup runs that can be whizzed down. In addition to beginner courses, children’s ski courses are also offered so that your kids can ski along the slopes with you. Your winter vacation in the Black Forest will definitely be unforgettable!

City Trips

If you want to immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of the city, you are in good hands in Freiburg im Breisgau: Here, during your family holiday in the Black Forest, some cultural activities await you and your family. For example, watch a theater performance on one of the many different stages in the city or visit one of the museums. The Children’s and Family Museum, Nature and People, is of course particularly suitable for a holiday with children, but the Museum of New Art or the Archaeological Museum Colombischlössle are also worth a visit. If you are interested in architecture, the city offers many modern buildings that are also suitable for a detour.

The tree top path is also an exciting excursion destination for large and small holidaymakers. There is an adventure and barefoot path as well as an interesting knowledge game that revolves around the secrets of the forest. An exciting day trip is also guaranteed in the Black Forest bathing paradise. Here the holiday with the children is particularly action-packed, after all 22 high-tech slides await you, which ensure maximum bathing fun. While the little water rats slide, mom and dad can relax in the palm oasis.

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