World’s best mountain bike event coming up in May
Voted as the world’s best mountain bike event of the year the Mountain Bike World Cup is coming up on May 22 and May 23rd 2010 in the town of Offenburg in the Black Forest. The preparation of this year’s 5.2 km long Mountain Bike circuit has begun about 5 months ago and is known […]
Wurstsalat – a local specialty worth trying
If you have visited the Black Forest before you might have noticed a dish in many local restaurants called ‘Wurstsalat‘. Literally translated to ‘sausage salad‘ you might have hesitated to try the dish (seriously – do you want to eat a sausage salad??) and probably ordered some more well-known German specialty like a Schnitzel. Not […]
When Should I Visit The Black Forest Germany?
The Black Forest is a year round tourist destination. The average temperature ranges from about 74°F (23°C) in July to 28°F (-2°C) in January, but there have been some years when temperatures have gone below 0°F (-15°C) or above 95°F (35°C). If you are not sure when to come visit, read on. Spring can be […]
Baden Wuerttemberg
By now you probably know that the Black Forest is located in the south-west of Germany in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg – Baden being the area bordering France, Wuerttemberg the area with the state capital Stuttgart. Baden consists of 21 areas altogether, the Black Forest being the most famous one. Other well-known areas in Baden […]
German Attitudes & Culture
Please contact us in advance* to find out if a tour can be organized on the day of your visit. (*We are usually not able to offer same-day tours as our tours are often booked-out in advance.) German Culture and Traditions can often seem strange. But understanding Germans and fitting in can be very easy […]
The Black Forest? I knew it was somewhere…
The Black Forest (in German: Schwarzwald) is essentially composed of two densely wooded mountain ranges in the state of Baden-Wuerttemberg in southwestern Germany. About 200 kilometres (120 miles) long and 60 kilometres (37 miles) wide, the Black Forest encompasses an area of approximately 12,000 km2(4,600 sq mi). It is bordered by the Rhine valley to […]
Guided Day Tours in The Black Forest Germany
Are you looking for a tour guide? Do you need help organizing a group tour? Black Forest Tours caters to English-speaking visitors planning a trip to the Black Forest and surrounding area of Switzerland and Alsace. Find out how Black Forest Tours can help with your specific travel need. If you don’t see yourself on […]
German News In English
Here are some websites addressing the english-speaking community in Germany. Please contact us if you know of other sources you’d like to see being added. Spiegel Online is Germany’s leading news magazine and Spiegel Online is the most-visited news site in Germany. Deutsche Welle is Germany’s international broadcaster: online, on-screen and over the air. It […]
First Time Visit to Germany?
There are tons of things people associate with Germany and consider ‘typical German’. But still – if you have never been to Germany it might seem a bit overwhelming to get a trip organized. There is plenty of travel information available online though which will make it easy for you to learn what Germans are […]
Alsace Tours
Everyone is talking about Alsace! So why not spend a day over there in France while vacationing in the Black Forest? We show you beautiful medieval villages, some must-see touristy places (if desired), make you taste the local food – cheeses, pastries, breads, desserts, wines, talk about history, the culture, show you scenic photo stops, […]
