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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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Gast Turmle

3 of 5 stars
Brussels, Belgium
Nov 8, 2009

We spent there one night on our way back from Switzerland back to Luxembourg and we had a good experience. Don't expect a Four Season's ***** but for the price, I have to admit I had a good value for...more

Hotel Zum Roten Baeren

Nov 6, 2009

The hotel is well located at the edge of the pedestrian zone in an old building which has been modernized on the inside. When we arrived our reservation had been cancelled (due to no fault of the...more

Krone Igelsberg

Nov 6, 2009

We stayed for 5 nights half board in a family room. It was very comfortable and the food was good for dinner (€21pp for fixed menu) and breakfast (varieties of egg dishes available). The pool and...more

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