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Visiting Black Forest, Germany


Fairytale villages, thermal baths, casinos and pine and birch-blanketed mountains beckon travelers to southwestern Germany's Black Forest. Scenic drives and train trips showcase the best of the area. Skiing, hiking, mountain climbing, boating and ice-skating are popular activities. Baden-Baden's Roman-Irish baths, 19th-century performance hall, casino and fresco-adorned Pump Room are much visited. Gothic masterpiece Freiburg Cathedral and its famous Boys' Choir also draw visitors.
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Casino Baden-Baden Spielbank

1 of 5 stars
Baden Baden
Nov 20, 2009

At first, we did not expect that men were allowed only in tie. We got it for rent. When we first entered, the price for renting a tie and a jacket was 8 euros. When we entered the casino for the...more

Hotel Merkur

Nov 20, 2009

This is an excellent hotel, clean, comfortable, friendly staff, good breakfast and well located. more

Hotel Traube Tonbach

5 of 5 stars
Gardiner, Maine
Nov 20, 2009

Not many international travelers know about this place, but if you are looking for for something very special during a trip to Europe, this is the place to be. Beautiful and romantic setting, great...more

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