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Black Forest 101

June 15, 2010

When people think of Germany, they most likely think of Autobahn, cars, sausages, Octoberfest, brezels and beer. To see what else people associate with Germany look at our list of typical things German.
When it comes to the Black Forest though, people often imagine a dense, dark and scary forest. They think of the famous Black [...]

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The Making of a Black Forest Cake

June 14, 2010

People say that the place serving the best Black Forest cake (or Black Forest Gateau as many call it) is without a doubt the Black Forest in Germany. There are many stories surrounding the question on how the Black Forest cake got created for the very first time. One thing for sure – unless you [...]

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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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Black Forest Cake Tour

February 10, 2010

If you are like the majority of people, once tried – you cannot get enough of the Black Forest Cake. Copied in many countries, its is said that the best Black Forest Cake can only be found in the Black Forest. So while you are here join us on a 2 hour Cake-Baking Tour and [...]

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Straussen-Tour

January 15, 2010

Tired of high-end restaurants? Join us on a Straussen Tour and eat at farmhouses only locals know about. Farmers are allowed to open up their farm and serve home-made products to up to 40 people during 16 weeks of the year. This is the best way to socialize with the locals and get a taste [...]

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Straußen- and Besenwirtschaften

January 14, 2010

During 16 weeks of the year, usually in summer and fall the so-called ‘Straussen- and Besenwirtschaften‘ (‘Broom-Restaurants’) open for business. Farmers and winegrowers open their properties up to the public and transform them into small restaurants serving home-made specialties.

During those weeks the farmers are allowed to sell and serve food in their houses to up [...]

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The Black Forest – does it really exist?

January 12, 2010

Yes, it does!  And in reality the Black Forest is not only one of the most beautiful, but also one of the biggest and best known holiday regions in Germany. Three distinctive features give this region its unique character: its highlands, scenery and woods, the typical Black Forest Cake made with local cherry schnapps (called [...]

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Typical German?

January 9, 2010

What comes to your mind if you think of Germany and the Black Forest? You really only picture German Sausages, German Beer, Black Forest Cake, German Cuckoo Clocks and the Autobahn? Please comment below if you think we should add something which strikes you as Very German. To have a look at what’s considered ‘typical [...]

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Shop

January 9, 2010

You toured the Black Forest and ran out of time to buy german souvenirs? Starting to pack and need another suitcase or other travel accessories? Lost your camera? Organizing a dinner party and need a German cooking book? Looking for a decent travel guide or travel map? Didn’t buy that cuckoo-clock when you saw it [...]

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Local Specialties

January 7, 2010

If you don’t care about mountains and lakes, mountain-biking or skiing, the Black Forest is still a destination worth visiting simply because of its culinary excellence. There are plenty of high-end restaurants serving regional specialties. One town is even known as ‘Germany’s Secret Gourmet Capital‘ with its restaurants having been awarded Seven Michelin Stars. But [...]

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