8 days in Black Forest Itinerary

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Fly to Basel, Train to Freiburg im Breisgau
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Freiburg im Breisgau
— 2 nights
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Freudenstadt
— 3 nights
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Heidelberg
— 2 nights
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Freiburg im Breisgau — 2 nights

Capital of the Black Forest

Get a sense of the local culture at Dom St. Blasien and Narrengilde Geisterwölfe St. Peter e.V.. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Mundenhof and Steinwasen Park. Venture out of the city with trips to Todtnau Waterfalls (in Todtnau), St. Josefs-Kapelle (in Todtmoos) and Wutachschlucht (in Loffingen). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Historisches Kaufhaus, admire the masterpieces at Augustiner Museum, head outdoors with Seepark, and appreciate the history behind Schwabentor.

To see ratings, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read Freiburg im Breisgau route builder website.

Brussels, Belgium to Freiburg im Breisgau is an approximately 5.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also drive; or take a train. While traveling from Brussels, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Freiburg im Breisgau, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to drive to Freudenstadt.
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Freudenstadt — 3 nights

Popular historic sites such as Schloss Favorite and Burgruine Zavelstein are in your itinerary. Discover out-of-the-way places like Alternativer Wolf- Und Barenpark Schwarzwald and Rodelbahn Gutach. Venture out of the city with trips to Baden-Baden (Eglise Russe, Hohenbaden Old Castle, &more), Schwarzwald Hochstrasse (in Baiersbronn) and Park mit Allen Sinnen (in Gutach im Schwarzwald).

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Getting from Freiburg im Breisgau to Freudenstadt by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in July, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Heidelberg.
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Heidelberg — 2 nights

City of Romanticism

On the 26th (Wed), admire the striking features of Maulbronn Monastery and then step into the grandiose world of Schloss Bruchsal. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Thu): make a trip to Jesuitenkirche, contemplate the long history of Student Jail (Studentenkarzer), then get to know the fascinating history of Alte Universitaet, then steep yourself in history at Heidelberg Tun, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Heiligenberg.

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Drive from Freudenstadt to Heidelberg in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July in Heidelberg, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) so you can fly back home.
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