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Carnival season is coming to an end

February 16, 2010

Carnival Season in Germany is coming to an end this week. This past weekend celebrations and carnival parades were held in almost every town in the Black Forest.  Like thousands of other people we visited the ‘Schuttige Umzug‘ in the Black Forest town of Elzach which is considered one of the highlights of the Swabian-Alemanic [...]

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German Black Forest Cake

February 11, 2010

Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (literally Black Forest cherry torte) is a local specialty of the Black Forest and also known as Black Forest Cake (American English) or Black Forest Gateau (British English).
The cake is made out of several layers of chocolate with whipped cream and cherries between each layer. Then the cake is being decorated with additional [...]

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Dog Sled Racing in the German Black Forest

February 10, 2010

Germany’s biggest Dog Sleddding Race was held in the Black Forest town of Bernau in February 2010. More than 6000 people watched.

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We also offer tours during winter time

February 6, 2010

If you happen to visit this area in winter keep in mind that we offer several tours. Depending on the weather conditions, we take you snowshoeing, downhill skiing, snowboarding or snow kiting. If you have never down any winter sports, we are happy to book an instructor for you who will teach you the basics.  [...]

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Snowboarding Feldberg

February 4, 2010

Snowboard season in the Black Forest – Jump on the Rothausbahn and get ready for the longest run in the Black Forest!

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World’s first ski lift was built in the Black Forest

February 3, 2010

You’ve heard about people going skiing in the Alps, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, France and many other places. But skiing in the Black Forest?
It is true indeed. With the highest mountain in Germany (outside of the Alps) the Black Forest is the birthplace of skiing in mid-Europe. The first ski club was founded here, in 1892 [...]

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Flammenkuchen – a local specialty you need to taste

January 29, 2010

Flammenkuchen is a unique local specialty. Some people say it looks like a pizza. Try it. You will love it!
Flammenkuchen is made out of a very thin bread dough. The traditional topping is a mixture of sour cream and creme fraiche, onions and bacon, and spiced with salt and pepper. It is quickly baked in [...]

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Canival in the Black Forest – it is happening right now!

January 26, 2010

Carnival season in Germany has started  and the question is – why aren’t you heading over there? You don’t need to travel to Brazil to have the time of your life – carnival season in the Black Forest is known for being one of the most fun times of the year. It’s not the warmest [...]

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Winter Video of the Black Forest

January 25, 2010

Winter has arrived in the BlackForest and it’s cold! We just found this great video online which will give you an idea on what it’s like right now. If you are missing winter season in the Black Forest this year make sure you come back next time. The Black Forest is not only a great [...]

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Blackforest Germany Tours Overview

January 24, 2010

There are tons of things to do and many sights to see in the Black Forest. Many people don’t plan on spending much time in the Black Forest though, it’s rather a destination they are forced to pass through on their way from Northern Europe to Southern Europe. The Black Forest is a good [...]

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