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This is Fun!Popular Excursion Tips in Southwest Germany
Discover Baden-WürttembergDay Trips and Excursion Tips in Baden-Württemberg
There are many cool excursion destinations and sightseeing opportunities in Baden-Württemberg, so you're guaranteed never to get bored. Holiday fun is pre-programmed in the south, because there is so much to discover here. Pack your bags and get ready for unforgettable experiences! How about a trip to the nature parks or to our impressive castles and fortresses? Waterfalls and adventurous discovery trails won't just make children's eyes light up. Small towns enchant with their special charm and lovingly designed old towns. Perhaps you would also like to take a detour into the world of our museums or the vibrant cities of the south?Adventurous canoe tours, treetop trails and rock wall climbing provide an adrenalin kick. Or would you prefer to relax in meditative places and in our many thermal baths? Whether the weather is good or bad, Southwest Germany offers you plenty of special excursion options. There is something for everyone here: for active people and those looking to relax, for families and young people or the young at heart, for guests with disabilities, for pleasure-seekers and animal lovers, for those looking for peace and quiet as well as action junkies.And if you don't find what you're looking for, our local experts will be happy to help you and always have interesting tips for your perfect holiday.
Climate-friendly travelling!
In Baden-Württemberg, you can confidently leave your car at home. You can easily reach cities such as Stuttgart, Mannheim and Freiburg by train. And locally? Local transport, buses and taxis ensure that you can continue your journey in a relaxed manner. Get your ticket and experience the region in a climate-friendly and stress-free way!
By the way:
In Baden-Württemberg, you’ll find places that inspire you to dream. Here and in the travel magazine “Desirable Destinations in Southwest Germany” you’ll discover our favorite spots. They touch your heart and help you forget the daily grind. Why not browse through it now and order a copy of our travel magazine to be sent to your home?
Cheering Together at the 2026 World Cup
Whether it’s a town square, a lakeside spot, or a downtown location: Join us to watch, cheer, and get caught up in the excitement at the lively public viewing events and fan activities in Baden-Württemberg for the 2026 World Cup.Click here for the 2026 public viewing guide!
20 Top Excursion Destinations in Southwest Germany
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- Weikersheim Castle and GardensA Renaissance castle with an impressive banquet hall and an interior that has been almost entirely preserved. Weikersheim Castle is always worth a visit!Weikersheim
- Black Forest Open Air Museum VogtsbauernhofIn the Black Forest Open Air Museum Vogtsbauernhof the Black Forest culture and history come to life. Visitors will find out how people lived and worked in Black Forest farmhouses during the last 400...Black Forest
- Wutach GorgeAn adventurous, wild river valley in the Black Forest. The Wutach River and its tributaries form an overwhelming, primeval landscape with romantic canyons and natural forests. An unforgettable experie...Black Forest
- Kloster MaulbronnMaulbronn Monastery is considered to be the most completely preserved medieval Cistercian monastery complex north of the Alps. Maulbronn Monastery owes its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site to th...Kraichgau-Stromberg
- Kunsthalle MannheimOnce the birthplace of the "New Objectivity", now a museum for everyone. The Kunsthalle Mannheim has been shaping the cultural life of the city for a century.Electoral Palatinate
- Mainau IslandOppulent 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...Insel Mainau
- Germany‘s Highest Waterfall - TribergThe churning, tempestuous rapids of the Gutach plunge to a depth of 163 m over seven cascades: Germany’s highest waterfall is a magnificent natural performance!Black Forest
- Heidelberg CastleHeidelberg Castle is world famous and the epitome of the German Romantic era.Electoral Palatinate
- OUTLETCITY METZINGENDiscover 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.Swabian Alb
