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Baden-Württemberg

Castles, spa towns, vineyards and Black Forest trails

Explore Baden-Württemberg through Heidelberg’s castle, Baden-Baden’s thermal baths, Stuttgart’s museums and vineyards, university towns, Europa-Park and hikes in the Black Forest. Find practical guides for planning a trip through southwest Germany.

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10 Things to Do in Baden-Württemberg: Castles, Spas, Wine and the Black Forest

A practical top ten for Baden-Württemberg, with castles, spas, small towns, car museums, a Stuttgart wine walk and the Feldbergsteig. Includes the closures and access changes that matter.

Essential planning

Best time to visit: May to October for hiking and outdoor trips; cities and thermal baths work year-round.
How long to stay: 3–5 days for one area; a week or longer to combine several parts of the state.
Getting around: Regional trains and buses connect the main cities and many attractions. A car gives more flexibility for smaller Black Forest villages and remote hiking starts.
Airport: Stuttgart (STR), Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden (FKB) and Friedrichshafen (FDH). EuroAirport Basel–Mulhouse–Freiburg (BSL/MLH/EAP), across the border in France, is another option for the southern Black Forest.

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10 Things to Do in Baden-Württemberg: Castles, Spas, Wine and the Black Forest

A practical top ten for Baden-Württemberg, with castles, spas, small towns, car museums, a Stuttgart wine walk and the Feldbergsteig. Includes the closures and access changes that matter.