Titisee, Germany

Titisee

A glacial lake surrounded by the forests of the Black Forest.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Titisee

Day 1

  1. MorningWalk the path around the lake or rent a pedal boat.
  2. AfternoonSwim at the lido, or hike to the Feldberg, the Black Forest's highest peak.
  3. EveningHave dinner in Titisee or nearby Hinterzarten.

Day 2

Visit Freiburg, half an hour away by train.

What to eat

Black Forest cake and Black Forest ham.

Local tips

Make the most of Titisee

Beat the crowds

Summer days are very busy around the lakeside promenade. Walk a little way to find quiet shores.

Best photo spot

The lake framed by dark forest, from the path on the far shore.

Getting there

Trains from Freiburg take about 40 minutes through the Höllental valley.

Don't miss nearby

The Feldberg, the Black Forest's highest mountain, and the quieter Schluchsee lake.

Good to know

A walking path goes around the lake in about 2 hours. Staying overnight in the region often gets you a guest card with free local trains.

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Plan your visit

Getting to Titisee

Getting there

  • Zürich Airport (ZRH)60 km away
  • Basel-Mulhouse Airport (BSL)60 km away
  • Freiburg25 km away
  • Basel55 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
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryGermany

Questions

Titisee: good to know

Is Titisee worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. A glacial lake surrounded by the forests of the Black Forest.

How many days do you need in Titisee?

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

When is the best time to visit Titisee?

You can visit all year. Summer days are very busy around the lakeside promenade. Walk a little way to find quiet shores.

How do you get to Titisee?

The nearest airport is Zürich Airport (ZRH), about 60 km away. Trains from Freiburg take about 40 minutes through the Höllental valley.

What is there to see near Titisee?

Nearby hidden places include Freiburg (26 km), Basel (57 km) and Colmar (62 km).

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