Black Forest (Triberg), Germany

Black Forest Triberg

Germany's highest waterfalls in the heart of the Black Forest.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Black Forest

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the trail up the Triberg waterfalls, Germany's highest, and feed the red squirrels.
  2. AfternoonVisit the Black Forest Museum and see the world's largest cuckoo clocks nearby.
  3. EveningStay in Triberg, or drive to Freiburg for dinner.

Day 2

Drive the Black Forest High Road, or visit the Vogtsbauernhof open-air museum.

What to eat

Black Forest cake and Black Forest ham.

Local tips

Make the most of Black Forest

Beat the crowds

Summer afternoons are busy. Mornings are calm.

Best photo spot

The waterfalls in the forest from the paths along them.

Getting there

Trains run on the Black Forest Railway. The falls are a walk from the station.

Don't miss nearby

The Black Forest Open Air Museum at Gutach.

Good to know

Bring peanuts for the tame squirrels along the falls path. The town is famous for cuckoo clocks.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Black Forest

Getting there

  • Strasbourg Airport (SXB)65 km away
  • Zürich Airport (ZRH)80 km away
  • Freiburg30 km away
  • Strasbourg60 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature, Food
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Black Forest: good to know

Is Black Forest worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature and food. Germany's highest waterfalls in the heart of the Black Forest.

How many days do you need in Black Forest?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Black Forest?

You can visit all year. Summer afternoons are busy. Mornings are calm.

How do you get to Black Forest?

The nearest airport is Strasbourg Airport (SXB), about 65 km away. Trains run on the Black Forest Railway. The falls are a walk from the station.

What is there to see near Black Forest?

Nearby hidden places include Freiburg (32 km), Strasbourg (62 km) and Colmar (65 km).

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