© Naturgarten Kaiserstuhl, Foto: Giulio Gröbert
Favourite Places You'll LoveDesirable Destinations in Southwest Germany
31.12.2025by Hirsch & Greif
Discover places that tell stories and invite you to dream. Authentic, charming and full of character. Your very own place to be awaits you in Southwest Germany!
Where Baden-Württemberg Captures the HearthFavourite Places That Make Your Heart Leap
Sometimes you don't need an ocean, a plane ticket or wanderlust – sometimes all it takes is a small step outside your front door to satisfy your longing.
Baden-Württemberg is full of places that are more than just beautiful backdrops: here, forests tell stories, lakes paint summer dreams and cities celebrate the art of living. Where orchards whisper, baroque angels wink and even the Neckar river can offer la dolce vita, your next adventure awaits – or simply a moment to take a deep breath. Baden-Württemberg is not a place for boredom, but for favourite places: sometimes wild, sometimes wonderful, always a little surprising. Those who travel here not only discover new places, but also themselves – and are guaranteed to meet people who say with a smile: ‘Come on, stay a little longer!’
Want more? Then let's go – the dream destinations of Southwest Germany are waiting to be discovered!Why Baden-Württemberg Satisfies Longing
Baden-Württemberg is full of places that are more than just beautiful backdrops: here, forests tell stories, lakes paint summer dreams and cities celebrate the art of living. Where orchards whisper, baroque angels wink and even the Neckar river can offer la dolce vita, your next adventure awaits – or simply a moment to take a deep breath. Baden-Württemberg is not a place for boredom, but for favourite places: sometimes wild, sometimes wonderful, always a little surprising. Those who travel here not only discover new places, but also themselves – and are guaranteed to meet people who say with a smile: ‘Come on, stay a little longer!’
Want more? Then let's go – the dream destinations of Southwest Germany are waiting to be discovered!Why Baden-Württemberg Satisfies Longing
Short & Sweet
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Enchanting Nature
From wild gorges to gentle orchards, from mystical moors to sunny vineyards, from sparkling lakes to breezy heights: in Southwest Germany, nature shows off its entire repertoire – and you're right in the middle of the adventure!
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Hidden Favourite Spots & Feel-Good Places
Hidden fairy-tale paths, secluded monastery gardens, small towns with big hearts and hosts who have more than just tips at the ready: anyone who ends up here is happy to stay longer – and takes a piece of longing home with them.
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Delights That Make You Happy
Whether it's cherry cake with a view, a picnic in the castle gardens, wine tasting at sunset or a thermal spa with guaranteed relaxation: Baden-Württemberg serves up moments of happiness that leave you wanting more.
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Great All Round
Impressive heights and deep caves in the Swabian Alb
Heavenly
Ochsenhausen Monastery on the Upper Swabian Baroque Route
Legendary
Fairytale family hike in the Murg Valley
Country Love
A delightful break with warm-hearted hosts in Upper Swabia-Allgäu
Garden Art
Strolling like royalty in theWeikersheim Palace Gardens
Panoramic View
Stuttgart's TV tower celebrates its birthday
Harvest Season
The eco-start-up Makalié invites volunteers to help with the grape harvest in the vineyard.
Glamping
Getaway at Lake Constance right by the water
High Culture
Southwest Germany's cities live and love art
Stuttgart's TV TowerWhere a View Becomes an Experience
It is more than just a slender index finger on the horizon: Stuttgart's television tower is a symbol of home, a compass needle and a place of longing all in one. Up here, the coffee tastes of wanderlust. Three true Stuttgart originals explain why the tower is more than just a view for them – it is a piece of home, a stage for big emotions and a starting point for new perspectives. Those who climb the tower not only see Stuttgart, but also have the most beautiful panoramic view in Southwest Germany.
© TMBW, Foto: Gregor Lengler
Among the treetops
The television tower offers the best view for daydreamers and fans of panoramic vistas.
Country Love in Upper Swabia-AllgäuWhere Cheese Makes People Happy
Here, everyday life is put on hold. Nestled between rolling hills, orchards and baroque treasures, Upper Swabia offers some truly delightful places to visit. Enjoy apple pie just like grandma used to make, cheese straight from the farm and hosts who have more than just tips at the ready. Whether it's a cowbell concert in the morning, a picnic by the pond or a chat in the farm café – anyone who ends up here will discover a slower pace of life that makes them happy. And who knows: maybe you'll even discover your hidden talent as a country person. Put on your wellies, leave your worries behind – welcome to a holiday among friends!
© TMBW, Foto: Isabela Pacini
Countryside holiday to relax and unwind
Those who come here find freedom, fresh air and lots of favourite places.
Gernsbach Myths and Legends TrailWhere the Black Forest Becomes a Fairy Tale
There's a rustling in the undergrowth – and suddenly you find yourself immersed in ancient legends! The Gernsbach Myths and Legends Trail is not just a walk, but an adventure: seven stations, talking boards, a legend backpack full of puzzles and a castle as a fairytale highlight. Those who hike here will encounter magical horses, brave counts and perhaps even their own inner hero. Black Forest feeling with plenty of adventure and puzzle fun!
© TMBW, Foto: Gregor Lengler
Hiking in the fairytale forest
Among ferns and mossy paths, every step becomes an adventure.
Three Worlds of the Swabian AlbWhere Freedom Knows No Bounds
It goes up high, down deep and right into the heart of the countryside: the Swabian Alb shows on three levels just how varied longing can be. Summits with 360° views, goosebumps in the deep cave and slowing down while bathing in the orchard meadows – every level is a new adventure, every break a moment of pleasure, every step leads to a new world. Those who travel here not only collect views, but also genuine favourite moments for the heart and soul.
© TMBW, Foto: Gert Krautbauer
Three levels, one longing
A perfect backdrop for big plans and little daydreams.
Ochsenhausen Monastery in Upper SwabiaWhere Baroque Treasures Are Heavenly Close
Baroque splendour meets organ music that touches the heart. At Ochsenhausen Monastery, history becomes an experience for all the senses: between frescoes, the library and the observatory, you embark on a journey through time – accompanied by music that sounds simply heavenly. Outside, the Krummbach stream babbles and invites you to enjoy nature. A place of longing for culture fans who also want to dip their feet in the water. Here you will find new inspiration and a well-deserved break from everyday life.
© TMBW, Foto: Isabela Pacini
A baroque sound wonder
A masterpiece that enchants not only the ears but also the eyes.