Night sky in dark blue on the Swabian Alb. There are two trees in the foreground, light veil clouds and a shooting star in the sky.

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Baden-Württemberg from Dusk Till DawnSouthwest Germany by Night

3.12.202420 min. read timeby Hirsch & Greif
Sundowner spots, star hikes & museum nights → Experience Southwest Germany from the blue hour to dawn!
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Worth Staying Awake for

Nighttime Activities in Baden-Württemberg

In Southwest Germany, we celebrate both the night and life itself. Dance under the open sky or hike to a remote observatory? Starry skies or magical mist? Ghostly castles or vibrant museum nights? A blue-hour dessert or dinner in the dark? Sundowner or early espresso? Whatever your rhythm, our night-and-day program offers something for everyone.


For Night Owls and Early Birds

At a Glance


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Starry Skies, Howling Wolves, Midnight Swimming

Fancy a midnight swim in a thermal bath? Watching wolves at a wildlife park? Or spotting constellations in the night sky? From courtyard concerts to museum nights, the nighttime experience offers a completely different perspective on the world around you.

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Good Night, Sleep Tight

Sleep under the stars in a tipi, on a farm, or in a shepherd's wagon. Whether you're in the Odenwald Forest or at Lake Constance, Southwest Germany offers everything from open-air accommodations to luxurious hotels for a restful night.

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The Best Sundowner Spots

Sip your evening drink by the river in Ulm or on the Mariensteg Bridge in Freiburg. Enjoy the view from Mount Turmberg in Karlsruhe, Mount Merkur in Baden-Baden, or the Teehaus Pavillon in the Weißenburgpark in Stuttgart. Explore chic locations like Pforzheim’s Skylounge, Mannheim’s Jungbusch Quarter, Heidelberg’s castle gardens, or the vineyards of Heilbronn – wrap up your day in style in the cities of Southwest Germany.

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Good Morning.

Good Night.

6:00 pm

Join a guided herb tour followed by a herb-inspired gourmet dinner.

6:00 PM

Experience the Remstal Museum Night with art and wine until midnight.

8:00 pm

Take a spooky palace tour at Ludwigsburg Residential Palace.

8:30 pm

Sway to live music at a farm concert in the Dreisam Valley.

9:30 pm

Stargazing hike at the Star Park in the Swabian Alb.

5:00 am

Marvel at the play of light in the mist on the Donaubergland Trail.

6:00 am

Try SUP Yoga in Überlingen at Lake Constance.

8:00 am

Enjoy a culinary city tour and coffee at Freiburg’s Münster Market.

On the Leading Quality Trails of the Swabian Alb

Sunrise & Sunset With a View

Picture this: a serene late summer morning, far from civilization. Just before sunrise, you hike to a viewpoint above the misty Danube. This is just one of many picturesque stops on the certified long-distance trails of the Swabian Alb: the Donauberglandweg Trail and the Albtraufgänger Trail. Both are designated European Leading Quality Trails. On the Albtraufgänger Trail we enjoy an unforgettable sunset at the shepherd's wagon.
Hiking Towards the Light
A young man and a young woman stand on a mountainside and look down into the valley. On the opposite side, the sun is rising behind a mountain. There is fog in the valley.

© TMBW, Foto: Isabela Pacini

Late summer mornings or evenings:
The long-distance hiking trails of the Swabian Alb
Evening Castle Tours

Witching Hour and Spooky Stories

Quiet and calm, you descend into the grotto where grand celebrations once took place. The chandeliers in the ancestral gallery remain unlit. You only hear the creak of your footsteps on the parquet and the eerie tales from your guide. At night, new doors open, like those at Ludwigsburg Residential Palace.
To the Castle Tour
A group goes on a night tour of the castle. You see a light in a corridor, shadows on the walls and a lantern in your hand.

© TMBW, Foto: Isabela Pacini

An eerily beautiful tour of
Ludwigsburg Residential Palace by night
Long Museum Nights

Look around, Marvel, Taste Swabian Dishes

Clinking glasses, live music, modern art, and ancient crafts. In Southwest Germany, art, cuisine, and wine come together. The Remstal Museum Night is one such event where galleries, wine cellars, and artisanal workshops open their doors.
Dive into the Museum Night
People stand in a gallery and look at posters.

© TMBW, Foto: Gert Krautbauer

40 local businesses open their doors
Dive into the Museum Night
Curious for More?

There’s So Much More to Discover in Southwest Germany

Three ladies are standing out on SUP boards and raise their hands to the sky. The boards are held in place on the water by an artificial water lily.
Calmness and Strength

Recharge Your Batteries with SUP Yoga on Lake Constance

SÜDENLake Constance
Evening atmosphere: view over a stone railing to a town and a castle. The sun is just disappearing behind a mountain.
Chill Out at Sunset

Urban Sundowner Spots

CitiesSightseeing
Three people are standing in a herb garden. A man explains something. The sky is cloudy.
Healthy & Delicious

A Herb Tour on Mount Höchsten

TasteDiscover regional products
View from above of a farm on a slope. There is a stage in the garden. There is a crowd in front of it. The sun is setting behind the mountain.
Rural Charm

Nature, Adventure and Live Music in the Black Forest

SÜDENBlack Forest
A group goes on a night tour of the castle. You see a light in a corridor, shadows on the walls and a lantern in your hand.
Are There Ghosts Here?

A Spooky Night-Time Tour of Ludwigsburg Palace

CulturePalaces & castles
View through vineyards to a village by the lake. A large rocky massif stands out in the background, slightly hazy. The sun is shining.
Happy Ending at the Lake

Wine Events at Lake Constance

WineExplore wine landscapes
View over a town in the Black Forest. In the sky you can see the Milky Way and a comet next to it.
Cosmic Experiences for Young and Old

Searching for Shooting Stars

NatureViewpoints
View from above onto a platform illuminated in red. In the centre is a huge telescope. People stand around it and look up at the deep blue night sky.
Wine Heaven for Astro Fans

Culinary Nights under the Stars in Heilbronn

SÜDENHeilbronn country
View of a luxurious tree house in the forest
Where Dreams Come True

The Most Beautiful Places to Sleep in Southwest Germany

A wooden hut with a large window stands in a forest. In front of it, a pack of wolves can be seen in their natural environment.
Howling with the Wolves

A Family Adventure in the Bad Mergentheim Wildlife Park

SÜDENTauber Valley
People stand in a gallery and look at posters.
An Evening Full of Art, Culture and Culinary Delights

Remstal Museum Night

CultureMuseums & galleries
A young man and a young woman stand on a mountainside and look down into the valley. On the opposite side, the sun is rising behind a mountain. There is fog in the valley.
Donauberglandweg Trail and Albtraufgänger Trail

Beautiful Hikes in the Swabian Alb

NatureHiking
Five people are standing on a suspended climbing bridge at night with headlamps. Two of them are about to hang from a zipline.
Outdoor adventures under the blanket of darkness

Germany’s Nocturnal Southwest

NatureViewpoints
View of a starry sky with shooting stars. You can see the black outlines of two people with a tripod and two trees. The sky changes colour from orange to midnight blue.
Experiencing Nature Together

Stargazing in the Swabian Alb

SÜDENSwabian Alb
A man in traditional clothing carries long logs in the twilight. A large campfire can be seen in the background.
Light Amid the Shadows

Celestial festivals of light and fire

CultureExperience history
A darkened hall with long rows of tables set against a stage on which an acrobatic performance is taking place.
Culinary Enjoyment From Evening Until Morn

Dinner in the Dark

TasteDiscover regional products
Gas lanterns are lit with a long stick. The picture shows the event with the lantern lighter.
Culture, Culinary Delights and Adventures

Evening Events in the Black Forest's Cities

CitiesCity tours
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Three ladies are standing out on SUP boards and raise their hands to the sky. The boards are held in place on the water by an artificial water lily.
Calmness and Strength

Recharge Your Batteries with SUP Yoga on Lake Constance

SÜDENLake Constance
Evening atmosphere: view over a stone railing to a town and a castle. The sun is just disappearing behind a mountain.
Chill Out at Sunset

Urban Sundowner Spots

CitiesSightseeing
Three people are standing in a herb garden. A man explains something. The sky is cloudy.
Healthy & Delicious

A Herb Tour on Mount Höchsten

TasteDiscover regional products
View from above of a farm on a slope. There is a stage in the garden. There is a crowd in front of it. The sun is setting behind the mountain.
Rural Charm

Nature, Adventure and Live Music in the Black Forest

SÜDENBlack Forest
A group goes on a night tour of the castle. You see a light in a corridor, shadows on the walls and a lantern in your hand.
Are There Ghosts Here?

A Spooky Night-Time Tour of Ludwigsburg Palace

CulturePalaces & castles
View through vineyards to a village by the lake. A large rocky massif stands out in the background, slightly hazy. The sun is shining.
Happy Ending at the Lake

Wine Events at Lake Constance

WineExplore wine landscapes
View over a town in the Black Forest. In the sky you can see the Milky Way and a comet next to it.
Cosmic Experiences for Young and Old

Searching for Shooting Stars

NatureViewpoints
View from above onto a platform illuminated in red. In the centre is a huge telescope. People stand around it and look up at the deep blue night sky.
Wine Heaven for Astro Fans

Culinary Nights under the Stars in Heilbronn

SÜDENHeilbronn country
View of a luxurious tree house in the forest
Where Dreams Come True

The Most Beautiful Places to Sleep in Southwest Germany

A wooden hut with a large window stands in a forest. In front of it, a pack of wolves can be seen in their natural environment.
Howling with the Wolves

A Family Adventure in the Bad Mergentheim Wildlife Park

SÜDENTauber Valley
People stand in a gallery and look at posters.
An Evening Full of Art, Culture and Culinary Delights

Remstal Museum Night

CultureMuseums & galleries
A young man and a young woman stand on a mountainside and look down into the valley. On the opposite side, the sun is rising behind a mountain. There is fog in the valley.
Donauberglandweg Trail and Albtraufgänger Trail

Beautiful Hikes in the Swabian Alb

NatureHiking
Five people are standing on a suspended climbing bridge at night with headlamps. Two of them are about to hang from a zipline.
Outdoor adventures under the blanket of darkness

Germany’s Nocturnal Southwest

NatureViewpoints
View of a starry sky with shooting stars. You can see the black outlines of two people with a tripod and two trees. The sky changes colour from orange to midnight blue.
Experiencing Nature Together

Stargazing in the Swabian Alb

SÜDENSwabian Alb
A man in traditional clothing carries long logs in the twilight. A large campfire can be seen in the background.
Light Amid the Shadows

Celestial festivals of light and fire

CultureExperience history
A darkened hall with long rows of tables set against a stage on which an acrobatic performance is taking place.
Culinary Enjoyment From Evening Until Morn

Dinner in the Dark

TasteDiscover regional products
Gas lanterns are lit with a long stick. The picture shows the event with the lantern lighter.
Culture, Culinary Delights and Adventures

Evening Events in the Black Forest's Cities

CitiesCity tours
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