Germany: Route through the Black Forest, tailor-made by car

Would you like to discover one of the great natural treasures of Germany? Come and explore the Black Forest, a mountainous area where vineyard-covered slopes stretch as far as the eye can see. An oasis of pure nature, where you can breathe in fresh air and enjoy the laid-back local way of life. Goodbye to stress! This tour is to be enjoyed leisurely, and each and every stop is to be savoured. We'll set off from Stuttgart, known as the gateway to the Black Forest and the Swabian Jura, but also as the "city of engineering", especially cars. So, if you're a bit of a petrolhead, this is definitely your place. In Alpirsbach, we'll discover one of the oldest Romanesque monasteries of the Black Forest and learn about the brewing process of Germany's national drink: beer. From here, we'll head to the town with the largest market square in the whole country, almost 5 hectares in size. This is in Freudenstadt, another great example of an "economic miracle" city that reinvented itself after the devastation of World War II. That said, the truly wonderful thing about the Black Forest is coming across picturesque villages that retain the rural charm of the area. An example is Gutach, home to the Black Forest Open Air Museum, or Triberg, famous for its beautiful waterfalls and its cuckoo clocks. The pinnacle of the area is the Titisee lake, as well as all its jaw-dropping surroundings. Make sure to spend lots of time here, wandering along the lakeside trails, sailing across its waters or enjoying a simple picnic on its shore. This tour also includes Freiburg, a scintillating town with streets full of small canals and mosaics above shop doors. It's perfect for having fun with the whole family and experiencing unique moments. Culture lovers will also have the chance to visit the birthplace of writer and Nobel Prize winner Hermann Hesse in Calw. That said, this tour won't be just about culture, as there'll be plenty of time for wellness and relaxation. We'll stop at towns renowned for the healing properties of their thermal waters, such as Bad Wildbad or the über-luxurious Baden-Baden, where Belle Époque luminaries would spend their summers. Make sure you relax for a while at some of its spectacular thermal baths or drink from what are said to be the miraculous fountains that will give you eternal youth. We would definitely do so! What about you?