8 days in Black Forest Itinerary

In the heart of a major wine-producing region, Freiburg im Breisgau serves as the primary entry point for tours into the scenic Black Forest mountain range.

Get a sense of the local culture at Dom St. Blasien and Augustiner Museum. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Mundenhof and Steinwasen Park. Venture out of the city with trips to Todtnau Waterfalls (in Todtnau), St. Josefs-Kapelle (in Todtmoos) and Narrengilde Geisterwölfe St. Peter e.V. (in St. Peter im Schwarzwald). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Historisches Kaufhaus, make a trip to Schwabentor, work some fitness into your day at Seepark, and hike along Wutachschlucht.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Freiburg im Breisgau route planner.

Brussels, Belgium to Freiburg im Breisgau is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Brussels in July, you will find days in Freiburg im Breisgau are somewhat warmer (32°C), and nights are about the same (18°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to go by car to Freudenstadt.

Freudenstadt is a town in Baden-Württemberg in southern Germany. Popular historic sites such as Schloss Favorite and Burgruine Zavelstein are in your itinerary. Discover out-of-the-way places like Alternativer Wolf- Und Barenpark Schwarzwald and Rodelbahn Gutach. Venture out of the city with trips to Park mit Allen Sinnen (in Gutach im Schwarzwald), Schwarzwald Hochstrasse (in Baiersbronn) and Baden-Baden (Eglise Russe, Hohenbaden Old Castle, &more). It doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Evangelische Stadtkirche and contemplate the long history of Klosterruine Hirsau.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Freudenstadt trip tool.

Traveling by car from Freiburg im Breisgau to Freudenstadt takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July in Freudenstadt, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Heidelberg.

A vibrant university city, Heidelberg is nestled in the picturesque Neckar river valley.

On the 26th (Wed), admire the striking features of Maulbronn Monastery and then step into the grandiose world of Schloss Bruchsal. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Thu): make a trip to Jesuitenkirche, contemplate the long history of Student Jail (Studentenkarzer), then get to know the fascinating history of Alte Universitaet, then steep yourself in history at Heidelberg Tun, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Heiligenberg.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Heidelberg driving holiday planner.

Drive from Freudenstadt to Heidelberg in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July in Heidelberg, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can fly back home.