Description of day 1: arrival in Freiburg
Arrive by train in Freiburg, the capital of the Black Forest (the stop is called Freiburg im Breisgau). Your hotel is ready for check-in mid-afternoon. But you can certainly arrive anytime before that, drop off your luggage, and start exploring!
If you are arriving early we recommend that you head into town (a short 10 minute walk) for a quick orientation.
Dinner
We will provide you with plenty of options on where to grab a bite to eat in the evening in Freiburg.
Accommodation
We work with several smaller family-owned hotels in Freiburg. They are either located close the train station. Or we can provide a pick-up by car to get you to your hotel in the old town.
Description of day 2: Freiburg (on your own)
Morning. After breakfast our guide will meet you at your hotel to take you on a 90 minute walking tour of Freiburg. Afterwards you have all day to explore Freiburg on your own. Head to the farmer’s market like a local and see for yourself what’s in season. Have lunch in the old town to taste some of the local specialties.
- More interested in food than in history? For a small fee and depending on availability you can upgrade your guided tour to a Culinary Tour of Freiburg. This is possible on certain days (Wednesday- Saturdays)
After lunch you have several options. We equip you with all the information you need to tour on your own:
- Some people like to stay in Freiburg and enjoy an afternoon in the beer garden. Plenty of options!
- Or head to the nearby mountain by public transportation. Then take the cable car up to a viewing platform. Enjoy coffee & cake at a cafe or go for a walk up to the sightseeing tower.
Accommodation
- same hotel as the night before
Description of day 3 : tour by car (or guided hike) to next hotel
After breakfast our driver will pick you up and you have 2 options.
- enjoy a 5 hour driving tour of the Southern Black Forest – ending at your next hotel in the mountains. We provide you with several itineraries to choose from – see the touristy sights, or stay off-the beaten path, its your choice.
- Prefer a hike instead of touring by car? If you prefer to go on a hike with one of our guides instead, our driver will transfer you to the mountains where you meet with our hiking guide (no worries – your luggage comes along). Experience the Black Forest on a beautiful 8 km hike passing by waterfalls and ending at your next hotel.
Accommodation:
- We work with a cozy family-owned hotel in the middle of town
Description of day 4 : on your own
After breakfast you have several options. No worries – we have all the info for you, you will have plenty of items to choose from.
- hop on the bus to do some sightseeing
- relax in the small mountain town, go for a walk around town
- go for a short 5 km hike to see Lake Titisee, then hop on the bus to take you back to the hotel
- hire one of your drivers for another driving tour!
- hire one of our hiking guides to take you on a guided hike
In the afternoon we invite you to a complimentary piece of cake and coffee. If you have not tried the Black Forest cake yet, this is the time to do it.
Accommodation
- same hotel as the night before
Description of day 5: tour by car to Staufen
After breakfast our driver will pick you up for a half day driving tour of the Southern Black Forest – ending at your next hotel in Staufen.
Afternoon: explore Staufen on your own (we provide all info), climb up to the castle ruin or enjoy a piece of cake and coffe in town!
Evening: we invite you for a complimentary tasting of local wine and Flammenkuchen – a local specialty you have to try!
Accommodation
- your hotel is located in the heart of Staufen, in easy walking distance to everything
Description of day 6: departure
After breakfast you will hop on a bus which takes you back to Freiburg. From here you will take a train to your next destination.
