Must-see hotels in The Black Forest

  • Die Reichsstadt

    The Black Forest

    This boutique stunner on Engelgasse wings you to story-book heaven. Its 16th-century exterior conceals a pure, contemporary aesthetic, where clean lines,…

  • Rebstock Waldulm

    Schwarzwaldhochstrasse

    Nestled among hills ribboned with vines and orchards and producing its own wine and schnapps, family-run Rebstock Waldulm is a delight, with spacious,…

  • Hotel Oberkirch

    Freiburg

    Wake up to Münster views at this green-shuttered hotel. The country-style rooms feature floral wallpaper, though some have recently been revamped. The…

  • Hotel Grüner Wald

    The Black Forest

    Nuzzling between forest and meadows, this eco-conscious spa hotel in Lauterbad, 2km south of Freudenstadt, is a terrific pick for a relaxing break, with…

  • Hotel am Sophienpark

    Baden-Baden

    Overlooking attractively tended gardens right in the heart of Baden-Baden, this hotel has retained all the grace and character of the belle époque, with…

  • Gasthaus Staude

    The Black Forest

    A beautiful example of a 17th-century Black Forest farmhouse, with its hip roof, snug timber-clad interior and wonderfully rural setting in the forest,…

  • Adler 1604

    The Black Forest

    Occupying a lovingly converted half-timbered house, dating to (you guessed it!) 1604, this Schiltach newcomer has hit the ground running. In the capable…

  • Hotel Bären

    The Black Forest

    Run by the welcoming Sauter family, this streamlined hotel fuses contemporary living with traditional local materials (note the wood shingling on the…

  • Green City Hotel Vauban

    Freiburg

    This ecofriendly hotel fits in neatly to Freiburg's Vauban neighbourhood, a shining model of sustainability with its PlusEnergy housing and car-free…

  • Landhotel Bierhäusle

    The Black Forest

    A winner for families, this enticing chalet-style guesthouse has dreamy views over forested hills, and immaculate country-style rooms done out in florals…

  • Neubierhäusle

    The Black Forest

    Big forest views, piny air and pastures on the doorstep – this farmhouse is the perfect country retreat. Dressed in local wood, the light-filled rooms are…

  • Rathausglöckel

    Baden-Baden

    Right in the thick of things, this super-friendly family-run hotel occupies a 16th-century townhouse. The attractively renovated rooms (some with rooftop…

  • Heger's Parkhotel Flora

    The Black Forest

    This luxe spa hotel has beautiful views of the wooded hills from its gardens and outdoor pool, a lounge warmed by an open fire and modern, generously…

  • Heiligenstein

    Baden-Baden

    It’s worth going the extra mile (or seven) to this sweet hotel overlooking vineyards. Pared-back, earthy-hued rooms come with balconies, and guests can…

  • Schliffkopf Wellness & Nature Hotel

    Schwarzwaldhochstrasse

    Right in the wooded heart of the Black Forest National Park, this hilltop hotel is an appealing pick, with spacious, warm-toned rooms (some big enough to…

  • Die Halde

    The Black Forest

    On a quiet perch above the rippling hills of the Black Forest, Die Halde is a rustic-chic retreat, with an open fire crackling in the bar, calm rooms…

  • Weinhotel Pfeffer und Salz

    The Black Forest

    On a vineyard spreading just north of Gengenbach, Pfeffer und Salz is an appealingly converted Black Forest farmhouse with pretty gardens, views and a…

  • The Alex

    Freiburg

    The Alex stands head and shoulders above most hotels in town. Its clean, contemporary aesthetic includes lots of plate glass, blond wood, natural…

  • Hotel Belle Epoque

    Baden-Baden

    Nestling in manicured parkland, this neo-Renaissance villa is one of Baden-Baden’s most characterful five-star pads. Antiques lend old-world opulence to…

  • Hotel am Markt

    Baden-Baden

    Sitting pretty in front of the Stiftskirche, this hotel, which is almost three centuries old, has 23 homey, well-kept rooms. It’s quiet apart from your…

  • Park Hotel Post

    Freiburg

    Slip back to the more graceful age of art nouveau at this refined pile overlooking Colombipark, with summery rooms decorated in blues and yellows, and…

  • Zur Alten Brücke

    The Black Forest

    You’ll receive a warm welcome from Michael and Lisa at this riverside guesthouse. The pick of the bright, cheery rooms overlook the Schiltach. Michael…

  • Gasthof Jägerhaus

    The Black Forest

    High in the forested hills, the chalet-style Jägerhaus offers modern-rustic rooms, with solid wood furnishings and Christmassy red and green colours…

  • Berghotel Mummelsee

    Schwarzwaldhochstrasse

    Sitting prettily on the shores of Mummelsee, this chalet-style lodge has rooms decked out in modern-country style, with warm hues, local pine furnishings…

  • Action Forest Active Hotel

    The Black Forest

    You can't miss this green-fronted guesthouse, snuggled up against the forest. It's run by a friendly family and contains spacious, light-filled rooms …

  • Hotel Rössle

    The Black Forest

    This welcoming family-run number lodges in a half-timbered house a couple of minutes' stroll from the monastery. Light, spacious rooms are done out in…

  • Gasthaus zum Hirsch

    The Black Forest

    This stout half-timbered house shelters simple pine-clad quarters, which are a little dated but perfectly comfortable. Spacious family rooms are available…

  • Parkhotel Wehrle

    The Black Forest

    Standing proud on Triberg's main drag for the past 400 years, this historical hotel has quarters with a baroque or Biedermeier touch, some beautifully…

  • Rindenmühle

    The Black Forest

    This converted watermill houses one of Villingen’s smartest hotels, with forest walks right on its doorstep and a recently added spa and fitness area…

  • Bergseeblick

    The Black Forest

    But a two-minute stroll from the shores of Titisee, this family-friendly guesthouse has recently modernised rooms – some big enough for families – done…

  • Mosers Blume

    The Black Forest

    Don't be put off by the rather bright yellow facade: this hotel extends a warm welcome, with an understated interior that blends rustic materials with…

  • DJH Hostel

    The Black Forest

    The Hogwarts gang would feel at home in the 12th-century Schloss Ortenberg, rebuilt in whimsical neo-Gothic style complete with lookout tower and wood…

  • Alemannenhof

    The Black Forest

    A pool, private beach and contemporary rooms with transparent shower stalls and balconies overlooking Titisee await at this farmhouse-style hotel. Opening…

  • Hotel Adler

    The Black Forest

    This family-run hotel near the Marktplatz has well-kept, recently renovated rooms with parquet floors, transparent bathroom partitions and pops of lime…

  • Naturfreundehaus

    The Black Forest

    In a Black Forest farmhouse a 30-minute walk from Feldberg’s summit, this back-to-nature hostel uses renewable energy and serves fair-trade and organic…

  • Hotel Bären

    The Black Forest

    Standing head and shoulders above most hotels in town, the Bären extends a herzlich Willkommen (warm welcome). Its spacious contemporary rooms, most…

  • Gasthof Hirschen

    The Black Forest

    It’s worth going the extra mile to this farmhouse, prettily perched on a hillside in Fischbach, 4km north of Schluchsee. The simple, quiet rooms are a…

  • Stadthotel Pfeffermühle

    The Black Forest

    In a snug half-timbered house dating to 1476, close to one of the Altstadt gate towers, this neat-and-tidy hotel is a bargain. Decorated with antique…

  • Hotel Schwarzwälder Hof

    Freiburg

    This bijou hotel has an unrivalled style-for-euro ratio. A wrought-iron staircase sweeps up to stylish rooms furnished in classic, modern or traditional…

  • bbKarlsruhe Hostel

    The Black Forest

    Artsy, individually decorated rooms with a retro feel and paintings on the walls make this one of Karslruhe's most enticing budget picks. Bathrooms are…