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Family Holidays in Baden-WürttembergDestinations Made for Families
Southwest Germany's Family-Friendly DestinationsHolidays like in a Storybook
Discover Baden-Württemberg with the whole family! Across 24 destinations between Lake Constance, the Swabian Alb and the Black Forest, Southwest Germany becomes an adventureland. That's where our certified family vacation destinations really shine: lovingly designed playgrounds, buggy and bike rentals, handcarts – and of course, a baby-changing loo always nearby. Small theme parks, play barns, bee safaris, horse encounters – how can a day only have 24 hours?
By the way, many family-friendly places have explorer rucksacks or nature park vests ready for curious kids and mini adventurers.
Most Family-Friendly Region in Southwest GermanySo much Black Forest to Explore
Talk about top marks! No fewer than 12 places in the Black Forest Highlands have earned the family-friendly seal. Calling all young explorers! Earn your Junior Ranger badge, splash your way through Europe’s largest water slide world, walk through woodland trails, chase waterfalls, skip stones across lakes, scramble through gorges – and soak in that unmistakable Black Forest charm. Welcome to Baden-Württemberg’s biggest certified family-friendly region. Smiles guaranteed.
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Best views in the Black Forest Highlands
Family bike tour on the Bähnle Cycle Route in the green heart of the Black Forest
Feel-Good Places for Families
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- Schönwald in the Black ForestThe impressive beauty of the forests was certainly a decisive factor in the naming of the town, and with its location at an altitude of 1,000 meters, Schönwald is one of the highest villages in German...Black Forest
- St. Georgen in the Black ForestSt. Georgen was once famous as an industrial town and renowned for the construction of record players. The journey on the Black Forest railway through 39 tunnels and viaducts is environmentally friend...Black Forest
- FriedrichshafenHistory comes alive in Friedrichshafen. As historically significant as the city is today, as diverse and "typically Lake Constance" is the attitude to life that inspires here. If you want to experienc...Lake Constance
- Town "Grafenhausen"Grafenhausen is located on the southern edge of the Black Forest Highlands. The unique Alpine panorama reveals the almost direct neighbourhood with Switzerland and the local Badische Staatsbrauerei Ro...Black Forest
- Town Titisee-NeustadtLake Titisee with its lake road is one of the most famous excursion destinations in Germany. In addition to the lake cruise, a visit to the Spa and Water Paradise "Badeparadies Schwarzwald" is a real...Black Forest
- Town SchluchseeThe climatic health resort Schluchsee is located at the lake with the same name in the middle of theblack forest. Lake Schluchsee is the largest lake in the black forest and also a center of various k...Black Forest
- Überlingen on Lake ConstanceAnyone arriving in Überlingen on Lake Constance is immediately immersed in the history of the former Free Imperial City. A stroll through the winding streets of the old town gives you an idea of how p...Überlingen
- Schonach in the Black ForestThanks to the first world's largest cuckoo clock made by a skillful clockmaker, Schonach has already made it into the Guinness Book of Records. Today, visitors can see this unique piece of Black Fores...Black Forest
- St. MärgenFeel good in the spa resort St. Märgen on the Black Forest Panorama Road! Even the Augustinian monks appreciated the mild climate up here at 890 meters. The historical buildings are also worth a visit...Black Forest
Discovery Tour with an Explorer's BackpackNature through a Child’s Eyes
Magnifying glass, binoculars, compass, a torch and a notebook – now it’s time to explore the great outdoors. Spotting woodland creatures, learning about flowers and trees, finding the next ant hill. Each certified family-friendly destination lends out explorer rucksacks or nature vests (for a deposit) packed with play ideas and fun facts.
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A backpack bursting with natural wonders – for true adventurers
Family vacation places lend out explorer's backpacks or vests for family hikes.
