Germany's Black Forest got its name from the conifers that block out most light below, giving the region a mysterious aura. Add castles, cuckoo clocks, castles and tiny villages and you've got the ...

A photograph purportedly showing Germany's Black Forest is frequently circulated on social media along with the claim that the wooded area "caused" 15,000 missing persons cases last year: ...

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 fairytale version of Germany still exists in the Black Forest. Villages of half-timbered houses dot deep valleys in the shadow of mountainsides thick with spruce and fir trees.

There are not many places in the world that offer scenic hikes in forests and sweet treats, but Germany's Black Forest region in the southwestern state of Baden-Württemberg does just that.

The Black Forest, Berlin, Munich and Cologne star on this list of the Best Places to Visit in Germany. Read more to plan your trip to Deutschland.