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20 Ideas for Your Enjoyable Autumn BreakExcursion Tips for Autumn in Southwest Germany

Dream Gardens in Southwest Germany

Golden Garden Autumn 'Goldener Gartenherbst'

Parks and gardens are real places of longing. Whether green oases with views of lakes and mountains or historic castles surrounded by lush parkland - you will find your perfect retreat here. Small private and cottage gardens also exude their very own charm.

From 30 August to 12 October 2025, the ‘Traumgärten im Süden’ will be all about the autumn garden. The three garden networks in the south - Bodenseegärten, Hohenloher Gartenparadies and Gartenträume Stauferland - will lure you outside with numerous garden events and invite you to take a relaxing garden break. Pack your friends and enjoy the colourful variety of autumnal gardens!
Flamingo fountain in a park-like garden in the morning light
Garden Time-Out in the South
Well-known gardens are among the dream gardens in the south, for example the island of Mainau.
Autumn Magic and Unforgettable Experiences

Autumn Highlights in Baden-Württemberg

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Suspension bridge "BLACKFORESTLINE"
Feel the adrenaline high above the waterfall! The 450 meter long suspension bridge over the Todtnau waterfalls in the Black Forest Highlands. In the mountain world of Todtnau, the views on the surroun...
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OUTLETCITY METZINGEN
Discover the city of fashion Visitors from around the world have long seen OUTLETCITY METZINGEN as a real city of fashion on a par with with major style capitals around the world.
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Exotic Forest in Weinheim
Neighbouring to the English-style castle palace park is another green highlight in Weinheim: the Exotic Forest.It is a local recreational area for residents and visitors and is unique in its form in E...
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Remstal-Radweg (EN)
An adventure tour with picturesque scenery, blossoming wine culture, impressive half-timbered houses and idyllic orchards.
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Alb-Donau-Kreis Ice Age path - Blaubeurer rocky path
Quality hiking trail around Blaubeuren. The valley-basin of Blaubeuren is known for its rocky natural beauty, such as the famous karst spring “Blautopf”.
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Aussichtspunkt Texaspass
The Texas Pass is the pass between the winegrowing villages of Vogtsburg-Oberbergen and Endingen-Kiechlinsbergen. The route resembles a curved lasso, which is why it was given its current name. The t...
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Wildlife Park Pforzheim
The wildlife park provides a habitat for over 400 mammals, fish, frogs, amphibians and birds, some of which are rare, from the most diverse regions of the world. From the axi deer from India to the dw...
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Kaiserstuhl Nature Centre
Visit our Nature Centre to get an impression about Kaiserstuhl. Learn more about the history, plants, animals and insects of Kaiserstuhl. You will find there Exhibitions, wall charts, as well as show...
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Bad Peterstal-Griesbach - Wiesensteig für "Genusssucher"
Rund um das Tal der „Wilden Rench“ schlängelt sich der Premiumwanderweg Wiesensteig entlang der Griesbacher Wiesen und Talhänge. Auf ca. 13,5 Kilometern Länge prägen wunderschöne Landschaftsformatione...
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Albschäferweg - Hiking in the Swabian Alb
The approximately 158 kilometer long and award-winning circular hiking trail leads in the footsteps of the shepherds through typical landscape areas of the Swabian Alb, past outstanding cultural treas...
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Wasserfallsteig
The Urach waterfall alone is an experience, but when coupled with magnificent views from the rocky outcrops of Rutschenfelsen and the second, equally spectacular Gutersteiner waterfall, the whole tour...
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Lichtenstein Castle
Lichtenstein Castle is also known as the 'fairytale castle of Württemberg', as its architectural style and furnishings are reminiscent of the Romantic period. Thus, it sees itself as a homage to the M...
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Mainau Island
Oppulent flowerage throughout the year, a park with 150-year-old trees, the Baroque splendor of the castle and church and the the Mediterranean character - that is Mainau, the Flower Island in Lake Co...
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Heuneburg - Pyrene
Most important Celtic acropolis in Europe Visitors can immerse themselves in the time of the Celts at the Heuneburg in a dreamlike natural and cultural landscape, at a historical site.
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Albgut - Altes Lager
Immerse yourself in an existing world created more than 100 years ago and almost unchanged to this day. albgut invites you to a place to live and celebrate, to dream and ponder.
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Excursions in Rainy Weather

Indoor Tips in Baden-Württemberg

Autumn is a particularly beautiful time in Baden-Württemberg. But even here, the weather can be grubby from time to time. Fortunately, we have plenty of exciting indoor activities. So your autumn holiday is saved even in rainy weather.

Discover exciting indoor adventures: tricky puzzles and exciting stories await you in the escape rooms. Let your energy run free in the trampoline halls and jump away from the grey weather. Test your limits in the climbing halls and scale the highest walls. Immerse yourself in fascinating worlds and discover art, history and science in a whole new way in the museums and exhibitions. For little adventure fans, there is plenty to discover in the indoor playgrounds. If you want to relax, the spas and wellness oases offer the perfect opportunity to unwind.

Make the most of your autumn and don't let a few raindrops stop you!

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Discover Our Autumnal Baden-Württemberg

The evenings are getting cooler, the days shorter and the sun bathes everything in golden light. Autumn makes Baden-Württemberg's nature shine and adds variety to your day trips. Immerse yourself in the colourful splendour of our forests and vineyards. Can you feel the last rays of sunshine tickling your face? The scent of ripe grapes and fruit will fill your nose and entice you to one of our many autumn events. Let yourself be infected by the joie de vivre and hospitality and enjoy new sweet treats with onion tart. Ready for your autumn adventure?


Enjoy colourful nature

It's time to get out into nature and soak up the last rays of sunshine. The grape harvest is about to begin in the wine regions. In the apple-growing regions, the scent of autumn is enticing. The autumn colours of yellow and orange lift the mood. They also strengthen the immune system. If that's not a reason to discover nature!
Day trips into the nature of Baden-Württemberg


Time for culture & sightseeing

The pleasant temperatures make you want to go sightseeing and attend cultural events again. How about a discovery tour of Baden-Württemberg's palaces, castles or monasteries?
Palaces, castles and monasteries in Baden-Württemberg


City breaks in Baden-Württemberg

Our charming cities share a southern flair and a great zest for life. A visit is more than just shopping. Small alleyways, dreamy corners and delightful locales make every day of your holiday something special. Here you can escape from everyday life and stress.
Excursions in the cities of Baden-Württemberg


It's wine o'clock in autumn!

Every season has its charm in the vineyard! But autumn has it all. Not only are the most beautiful wine festivals in Baden-Württemberg then, but the hillsides slowly turn a beautiful red colour. A ride through the colourful vineyards with the Tracktor is therefore particularly fun. Or take one of the many guided tours through the autumnal vines and learn all kinds of information about viticulture. And savour the wines at the same time. Important: always keep an eye on the calendar!
Wine events in Baden-Württemberg


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