Is Germany's Black Forest worth the trip? Rick Steves shares a surprising opinion on one of Europe's most iconic and frequently visited destinations.

THE FAIRY TALE version of Germany still exists, more than anywhere else, in the Black Forest. Villages of half-timbered houses dot deep valleys in the shadow of mountainsides thick with spruce and ...

The Black Forest region, nestled in the tri-border area of Germany, Switzerland and France, offers a blend of natural beauty, adventure and culinary excellence. This 2.7 million-acre vacation ...

The writer was hosted.A charming town in southwest Germany’s Black Forest, Freiburg (or more formally, Freiburg im Breisgau) offers a lot to travelers who love to wander, eat and drink hyperlocal ...

From Sprites to Schnapps, Take a Spirited Trip Through Germany’s Black Forest. On the scenic Oberkircher Brennersteig trail, home of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, travelers won’t go thirsty.

This Scenic 9-mile Hike in Germany's Black Forest Is Lined With Self-serve Schnapps Fountains . Now that's one way to encourage people to get outdoors.

This 500-year-old hotel in Germany’s Black Forest is an energy self-sufficient wonder. Hofgut Sternen returned to its renewable roots with a circular system of power generation.

More than 1,500 medieval silver coins were unearthed in the Black Forest region of Germany. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works .

Germany's Black Forest and Cologne - Rick Steves Europe. After a stop at historic Cologne, ride the train to the resort spa of Baden Baden, then hop south through the highlights of Germanys Black ...