The Black Forest
A chilled spot to pitch a tent, with lovely views over wooded hills, this campground has plenty of shade, a stream where kids can paddle and walking…
Must-see hotels in Stuttgart & the Black Forest
Freiburg
This year-round campground sits in a woodland spot 1.5km east of the Schwabentor. Pitches are quiet and scenic – if a little tight on space. It has…
Hotel am Rathaus & Hotel Reblaus
Ulm
Just paces from the Rathaus, these family-run twins ooze individual charm in rooms with flourishes including stucco and Biedermeier furnishings. Light…
Lake Constance
This 18th-century hotel has bright rooms done up in floral fabrics and pine, which are comfortable enough if nothing flash. The family go out of their way…
Freiburg
All curvaceous windows and polished wood, this art nouveau charmer is five minutes’ trudge from the Altstadt. The sleek, contemporary rooms feature free…
Stuttgart
A 1km walk north of central Königstrasse, this hotel outclasses most in Stuttgart with its terrific location, good-natured staff, well-appointed rooms and…
The Black Forest
Immaculate, light-filled rooms with pine furnishings and balconies are features at this hotel. There are also well-equipped apartments with plenty of room…
Ulm
Measuring just 4.5m across, this half-timbered ‘narrow house’ is a one-off. The affable Heides have transformed the slender 16th-century pad into a…
Freiburg
Boho budget digs with chilled common areas, a shared kitchen, bike rental, musical instruments and a ping-pong table. There's no wi-fi but you can check…
Baden-Baden
Sitting on one of Baden-Baden's smartest streets, this above-par hotel is a real find, with 40 dapper, recently updated rooms, chandelier-lit spaces, and…
The Black Forest
This leafy site has a solar-heated pool and a nature trail. There's plenty to keep the kids amused, including a playground, table football and volleyball…
Lake Constance
The Waldhorn creaks with history and its light, appealingly restored rooms make a great base for exploring the Altstadt. Breakfast is served in the wood…
Stuttgart
Eschew the anonymity of Stuttgart’s cookie-cutter chains for this intimate hotel just off Charlottenplatz. Rooms are light, clean and modern, if slightly…
The Black Forest
Service can be brusque but this is still one of your best bets for spotless, contemporary quarters in Karlsruhe. Breakfast is worth the extra €6 – eggs,…
Lake Constance
Geared up for cyclists and offering bike rental (€8 per day), this family-run hotel has a beer garden and humble but tidy rooms with pine furnishings. It…
Lake Constance
Shiny parquet floors, citrus colours and artwork have spruced up the charming and peaceful rooms at this central guesthouse, tucked down a cobbled lane…
The Black Forest
Beautifully positioned on the banks of the Kinzig, this campground has impeccable eco-credentials, with recycling policies in place. For the kids, there's…
Lake Constance
The affable Rimpps take pride in their lemon-fronted patrician house. Obertor stands head and shoulders above most Altstadt guesthouses, with spotless…
Breisach
On the banks of the Rhine, this hostel has first-rate facilities, including a barbecue hut, volleyball court and access to the swimming pool next door.
The Black Forest
Chirpy staff make you feel right at home at this apartment-hotel, featuring bright, modern rooms equipped with kitchenettes.
Lake Constance
The contemporary, light-drenched rooms are immaculately kept at this family-run hotel, 5km west of Friedrichshafen and an eight-minute hop on the train…
Ulm
Big on old-world flair, the Bäumle can trace its history way back to 1522 and houses smart, immaculately kept rooms. Triples are big enough to accommodate…
