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# Northern Black Forest

## Travel Guide

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## Visit Northern Black Forest

Where to stay

Things to do

#### Stay in charming towns with luxurious spa facilities, enjoy scenic drives along forested mountains and see ancient monasteries in this beautiful German region.

The Northern Black Forest is a region and large mountain range in southwestern Germany. The region is known for its stunning evergreen forests, imposing mountains and winding scenic roads. Hike to a glacial lake or visit many historic villages for wellness spas and local markets.

The Black Forest inspired the famous *Grimms' Fairy Tales* by the Brothers Grimm. With dense native forests and endless moors, it is a place of enchanting natural beauty. Stop at a nature park for hiking, mountain biking, swimming, bird watching and more outdoor activities. The Northern Black Forest also features secluded 12th-century monastic ruins and numerous award-winning restaurants.

Allerheiligen Monastery is located in an isolated Black Forest valley. The ruins date to the 12th century and show signs of a 17th-century Baroque restoration. Admire the nearby Büttenstein Waterfall or watch an open-air theater performance at Allerheiligen Monastery during the summer. The monastery is an excellent place to stop and relax when hiking the surrounding forest areas.

Hornisgrinde is one of the highest mountains in the Northern Black Forest region. Take a long-distance footpath across the forest ridge to the summit plateau. The mountain features spectacular views of the surrounding moor landscape. It also has a 107-foot-tall (32.5-meter) observation tower, called Hornisgrinde Tower.

Mummelsee is a pretty lake on the southern mountainside of Hornisgrinde. The lake features exceptional views and a luxurious alpine-style hotel. Enjoy delicious cuisine at the hotel restaurant or take a paddleboat around the lake. Mummelsee is also near miles of hiking trails through picturesque forest areas.

The Northern Black Forest is located in the state of Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany. Take the Schwarzwald-Bäderstraße (Black Forest Spa Route) through scenic valleys to historic villages and resort towns. The Northern Black Forest also features peaceful spa towns, such as Bad Wildbad and [Baden-Baden](https://www.expedia.ca/Baden-Baden.d5379.Destination-Travel-Guides). Alternatively, stay in Pforzheim, a large city at the Black Forest’s northern entrance.

Dine in a Michelin Star-decorated restaurant between exploring many vast natural areas in the Northern Black Forest.

### Where to stay in Northern Black Forest

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### Baden Baden Old Town

5/5(7 area reviews)

Baden Baden Old Town is known for its relaxing spas, and you can plan a trip to Friedrichsbad and Casino Baden-Baden while you're in town.

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### Karlsruhe City Centre

4/5(8 area reviews)

The museums and gardens are just a few things visitors like about Karlsruhe City Centre. Marketplace Square and Karlsruhe Palace are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Ettlinger Tor U-Bahn or Ettlinger Tor Tram Stop to get around the larger area.

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### Innenstadt-West

Get to know Innenstadt-West and its many features like its museums and gardens. You might want to explore sights like Karlsruhe Palace and Kaiserstraße, and you can jump on the metro at Marktplatz (Kaiserstraße U) Tram Stop or Karlstor/Bundesgerichtshof Tram Stop to get around the city.

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### Geroldsau

While there might not be top attractions in Geroldsau, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Geroldsau Waterfall and Lichtentaler Allee Park.

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-   Northern Black Forest Hotel Deals
-   Vacation Rentals in Northern Black Forest

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Hotel Watthalden

Pforzheimer Strasse 67a, Ettlingen, BW

CA $164

CA $175 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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8.8/10 Excellent! (443 reviews)

Great stay

"The only improvement i can think of are better pillows, the are too soft for me"

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Holiday Inn - the niu, Wave Karlsruhe Oststadt by IHG

Ostring 6a, Karlsruhe, BW

CA $79

CA $112 total

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Maison Messmer - ein Mitglied der Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection

Werderstr. 1, Baden-Baden, BW

CA $359

CA $397 total

Sep 21 - Sep 22

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9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)

cozy apartment close to nature

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#### Caracalla Spa

Luxuriate in the warm waters of natural springs and lounge in saunas at a modern spa in the woods of Baden-Baden.

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#### Casino Baden-Baden

Try your luck at a variety of classic games in the chandelier-lit halls of one of Germany’s oldest casinos.

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#### Theater Baden-Baden

Enjoy a show at Theater Baden-Baden, a storied theater in Baden-Baden. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its spas.

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#### Hornisgrinde

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Hornisgrinde during your travels in Sasbach. Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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#### Mummelsee

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mummelsee during your travels in Seebach. Amble within the lush forest or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

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#### Karlsruhe Convention Centre

Learn about the events happening at Karlsruhe Convention Centre during your trip to Südweststadt Östlicher Teil. Experience the area's museums and entertainment venues.

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## Cities near Northern Black Forest

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### Bad Herrenalb

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-   Cities near Northern Black Forest
-   Places of interest

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