Well to start of i'll get it out of my system... im a quater german, that hails from the black forest town of Triberg (held the Ice skating winter olypics back in the 20's!). But being embarassed of my heritage is something I am most ceratinly NOT. The Black Forest is a Wonderful Place to go on holiday for the young and old alike. There's something to do for everyone.
During the summer the blackforest is made up of rolling hills, beautiful fields of flowers and some of the most breathtaking scenary in the whole of Europe. It is EXCELLENT hill walking territory, with the guest houses FULL to the brim during the summer months. Excellent places to go include the town of Schonwald, which translates into 'Beautiful valley' which has an amazing view coupled with some of the best restaurants in the black forest.
The black Forest is not only a summer vacation spot however. During the winter months there is usually a decent covering of snow, trnasforming it into a 'winter-wonderland'. It is at this time of season you can really see why it's called the black forest, as the tree line stands out like a dark Silhouette. There are lots of freindly shops in and around triberg and schonach, two traditionally black-forest town. Triberg is especailly special in winter with the waterfall gushing down a steep ravine, and over huge boulders. It is an amazing experience. triberg also has a 'Rudehlbahn' a mile long sledging run through beautiful forests ideal for children and adults alike!
There is also a festival in february called 'fasnach' where the local viallgers dress up as devils with torches and parade through town at night. Large floats and marching bands flood the streets with men on stilts throwing sweets to the crowd! A breathtaking experience!
The BlackForest also has facilities for wintersports at the large resort of 'feldberg' almost an hour away from triberg, through windy country roads. The drive is anything but boring though as you pass through ravines and by the huge lake at Neustadt. The resort is surprisingly modern with chairlifts and electronic passes, and is an ideal day trip for all the family. The view at the top is also brilliant, atop of these alpine foothills you can see the whole alp range! Not to be missed!
The black forest is relatively reasonable, cheaper in the slower winter months during the smaller skiing season. It is an excellent alternative to the those skiiers who want to avoid the commercialism of todays alpine reosrts.
Comes HIGHLY recommended. who knows, maybe i'll see you there this year. :)
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Hi, very informative review. Thinking of going for Christmas have you any tips on which areas would suit a couple? Is it a long way to get to the Christmas market? Yaz x
SMAGGS76 25.11.2002 11:31
I really want to go the the black forest, maybe next year
RussellC 18.11.2002 17:05
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