![]() The deep and mysterious cirque lakes, often called “the dark eyes of the black forest”, are found in bowl-shaped valleys formed by glacial or fluvial erosion. © JFL Photography / Fotoliaįreudenstadt, with the largest market square in Germany, is framed by beautiful historic buildings, housing quirky arcades and quaint, galleried shops. While exploring the pretty narrow streets is pleasant, this is also a great base for discovering the region with its deep valleys surrounded by rounded peaks and small ski and lake resorts. Walk along the wooded foothills of the Schwarzwald, or take a cable car up the Schauinsland to see the incredible view across the mountains. Dating from the 13th century, it is one of the most beautiful Gothic churches in Germany. Tübinger Stocherkahn © Ilhan Balta / fotoliaįurther south is the beautiful university town of Freiburg, with wisteria clad streets in summer, and Christmas markets in winter. Take a boat trip in a traditional Stocherkahn along the Nektar River to enjoy the magnificent vistas. The university town of Tubingen, with its narrow alleys and pointed gables, is a pretty medieval place with cafes, wine taverns, shops and restaurants. The Black Forest Museum can be found directly below the entrance to the waterfalls. Triberg is the cuckoo clock capital of the north, and is famous for the country’s highest waterfalls. ![]() It is located along the foothills of the mountain range and is known for its spectacular scenery. Baden-Baden © jenslphotography / fotoliaīad Wildbad is smaller and less expensive than Baden-Baden. The peaceful streets are lined with high-class shops and cosy cafés. The historic Roman Friedrichsbad and the Caracalla baths have pools and sauna cabins set among the pines. The elegant spa town of Baden-Baden, with its air of genteel glamour has an idiosyncratic allure, a study of rejuvenation and indulgence. There are dozens of attractive villages, towns and cities to explore throughout the region. The Black Forest is the most charming region in the whole of Germany, and whether you love mountain peaks, lush valleys, breathtaking views, ample vineyards, or enchanting forests, there is something for everyone in this incredible unspoilt landscape. With so many beautiful things to see and exciting things to do, it is difficult to know where to start. The vast and alluring nature park stretches from the town of Baden-Baden to the Swiss border, and from the Rhine almost as far as Lake Constance. It is full of trees, mountains, valleys and lakes just waiting to be explored, experienced and photographed. And what's best: you can buy them all as souvenirs and take them home.The Black Forest is a large scenic area in Southwestern Germany, in the state of Baden – Wurttemberg. Marvel at the selection of cuckoo clocks in the Black Forest here in our KuckucksNest and the many other characteristic products. The famous cuckoo call comes from an age-old mechanical device which resembles a pair of miniature organ pipes. The cuckoo provides a distinctive time signal, on the hour, every hour. Sometimes there are more wooden ornaments, sometimes they are less intricately carved - to each his own taste. The classics among the cuckoo clocks from the Black Forest are certainly those that feature a railway guard's lodge with a pitched roof. For the clocks from our KuckucksNest, our membership in the "Black Forest Clock" Association guarantees that 90 per cent of all parts used in our cuckoo clocks originate in the Black Forest. The cuckoo clocks from the Black Forest have become a global brand, and rarely is an object so strongly associated with a region. But what would our world be like without Black Forest cuckoo clocks? ![]() The largest clock in the entire Black Forest Highlands is situated at the entrance to our Hofgut Sternen. ![]()
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