Neighbouring countries
Visit Freudenstadt – 7 ideas for things to do
By Laurène

Freudenstadt is a spa town in the Black Forest, about 1h20 from Strasbourg. Follow the guide as I take you on a tour of Freudenstadt and give you my ideas for visits and activities. 1. Admire the Market Square The Freudenstadt Market Square(Marktplatz) is the largest market square in Germany. You’ll be amazed by its […]

Visit to the Black Forest National Park
By Laurène

We’re lucky enough to have a National Park close to Alsace, on the doorstep of our German neighbors: the Black Forest National Park allows you to hike in magnificent wilderness. Can I give you a lift? What is the Black Forest National Park? Created in 2014, the Black Forest National Park(Nationalpark Schwarzwald) is located in […]

What to do in the Upper Black Forest? 5 ideas around Titisee
By Laurène

Looking for nature, lakes, pretty villages and a change of scenery? The Upper Black Forest, in the south of Baden-Württemberg in Germany, is the highest part of the massif: it’s home to the Feldberg, its highest peak (1,493m). From Alsace, it’s very close, and easy to get to for a day, a weekend… and more […]

Visit the Vitra Campus – Temple of design and architecture
By Laurène

Do you know Vitra? Vitra is a Swiss manufacturer of designer furniture, and a true benchmark for design enthusiasts! The good news is that it’s possible to visit the Vitra Campus, which is full of wonders to discover. Follow the guide, I’ll take you… My summary I liked I liked less Where is the Vitra […]

Walk on the Schauinsland in the Black Forest (Germany)
By Laurène

Are you ready to discover one of the most beautiful landscapes around Freiburg in Germany? A stroll through Schauinsland is a great way to admire the panoramic views of the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) and enjoy the surrounding nature. My summary I liked I liked a little less A mountain in the Schwarzwald near Freiburg The […]

Spa at the Hotel Traube Tonbach: a relaxing day in the Black Forest
By Léa

The advantage of the Black Forest? There’s an incredible range of spas on offer… The disadvantage of the Black Forest? How do you choose from all that on offer? Don’t panic, that’s what we’re here for. I’ve unearthed a little gem for you in Baiersbronn, Germany: the Spa at the Hotel Traube Tonbach. My summary […]

Badeparadies – Water park, pools and slides in Germany
By Léa

The Badeparadies is a huge water park located in Titisee, in the Black Forest (Germany), about 30km from Freiburg im Breisgau. So it’s not far from the border with Alsace! My summary I liked I liked less Badeparadies, three aquatic spaces The Badeparadies water park comprises three distinct areas: Each of these universes is accessible […]

Spa at the Dollenberg Hotel in the heart of the Black Forest
By Léa

Where to start to present the Dollenberg Spa? Just the thought of going to this hotel-restaurant and spa located in the Black Forest, part of the Relais & Châteaux, I am already eager to try all the activities, without knowing where to start. My summary I liked I liked less A Day Spa package The […]

Schnapps walk in Sasbachwalden (Germany)
By Laurène

For this unusual hike, I’m taking you to Sasbachwalden, in the Black Forest, in Germany. Two routes called “Schnapsbrunnenwege” (schnapps fountain paths – quite a program, eh?) exist in this delightful Black Forest wine village 40km from Strasbourg. My summary I liked I liked a little less Concept of the schnapps tour Some friends had […]