Rucksack's travel guide

Baden-Württemberg

In southwestern Germany, Baden-Württemberg is surrounded by the forests and mountains of the Black Forest on one side and Alsace on the other. Here you will find lots of cozy little half-timbered towns and vineyards, but also big cities like Stuttgart.

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3 fabulous Christmas markets in Germany – Christmas magic in Baden-Württemberg and the Black Forest

No country is as associated with beautiful Christmas markets as Germany. I have visited three popular Christmas markets in Germany - specifically in Baden-Württemberg - which offered an abundance of Christmas spirit, lights and good food.

Bad Urach – Thermal baths, castles and half-timbered houses

A visit to the small half-timbered town of Bad Urach is a perfect day trip from Stuttgart. Here you'll enjoy strengthening thermal baths, waterfalls and both castles and ruins.

Vineyards around Stuttgart in Württemberg – A visit to Schwarz Weingut

The Württemberg wine region's wine tradition stretches back over two thousand years. I visited Schwarz Weingut and learned about traditional winemaking and vineyards around Stuttgart.

Feldberg - On skis and snowshoes in the southern Black Forest - Germany

On Feldberg, the Black Forest's highest peak, you will find a snow-sure destination in a wild and mythical fairytale forest. Put on your skis, or maybe even your snowshoes?

Freiburg – The green city at the foot of the Black Forest – Germany

Sunny Freiburg in southwestern Germany is close to both the Black Forest's nature and medieval history. But be careful where you walk - you don't want to fall in bächle!

Europa-park – Visit Germany's (and Europe's) best amusement park!

For those who love theme parks and roller coasters, Europa Park in southern Germany is a given destination in Europe. Come along to one of Europe's best amusement parks!