A mother and daughter sit on the lakeshore blowing bubbles. There is a jetty in the background.

Family Holidays in Baden-WürttembergDestinations Made for Families

Southwest Germany's Family-Friendly DestinationsHolidays like in a Storybook

Discover Baden-Württemberg with the whole family! Across 24 destinations between Lake Constance, the Swabian Alb and the Black Forest, Southwest Germany becomes an adventureland. That's where our certified family vacation destinations really shine: lovingly designed playgrounds, buggy and bike rentals, handcarts – and of course, a baby-changing loo always nearby. Small theme parks, play barns, bee safaris, horse encounters – how can a day only have 24 hours?
By the way, many family-friendly places have explorer rucksacks or nature park vests ready for curious kids and mini adventurers.

Most Family-Friendly Region in Southwest GermanySo much Black Forest to Explore

Talk about top marks! No fewer than 12 places in the Black Forest Highlands have earned the family-friendly seal. Calling all young explorers! Earn your Junior Ranger badge, splash your way through Europe’s largest water slide world, walk through woodland trails, chase waterfalls, skip stones across lakes, scramble through gorges – and soak in that unmistakable Black Forest charm. Welcome to Baden-Württemberg’s biggest certified family-friendly region. Smiles guaranteed.
A family is biking along an old railway line.
Best views in the Black Forest Highlands
Family bike tour on the Bähnle Cycle Route in the green heart of the Black Forest

Arrive. Relax.Feel-Good Places for Families

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    Town "Löffingen"
    Relax, unwind and enjoy in the Black Forest: Welcome to Löffingen, the historic market town above the canyon "Wutachschlucht". In Löffingen you will find accommodations for every taste, both fully equ...
    Black Forest
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    Hinterzarten
    In the spa town Hinterzarten, you will find everything that makes the Black Forest beautiful: a unique natural landscape, beautiful hiking trails, a perfect combination of high-quality wellness and he...
    Black Forest
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    Schonach in the Black Forest
    Thanks to the first world's largest cuckoo clock made by a skillful clockmaker, Schonach has already made it into the Guinness Book of Records. Today, visitors can see this unique piece of Black Fores...
    Black Forest
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    Friedrichshafen
    History comes alive in Friedrichshafen. As historically significant as the city is today, as diverse and "typically Lake Constance" is the attitude to life that inspires here. If you want to experienc...
    Lake Constance
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    Lenzkirch
    The climatic health resort of Lenzkirch is located in the heart of the Black Forest between Titisee, Feldberg, Schluchsee and the Wutach Gorge. Family-friendly leisure activities, hiking in the Ursee...
    Black Forest
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    Feldberg
    The highest peak in the Black Forest belongs to the climatic health resort: the Feldberg is 1493 metres high. In summer, you can set off into the nature reserve and hiking area from the mountain stati...
    Black Forest
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    St. Georgen in the Black Forest
    St. Georgen was once famous as an industrial town and renowned for the construction of record players. The journey on the Black Forest railway through 39 tunnels and viaducts is environmentally friend...
    Black Forest
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    Town Titisee-Neustadt
    Lake Titisee with its lake road is one of the most famous excursion destinations in Germany. In addition to the lake cruise, a visit to the Spa and Water Paradise "Badeparadies Schwarzwald" is a real...
    Black Forest
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    Town "Grafenhausen"
    Grafenhausen is located on the southern edge of the Black Forest Highlands. The unique Alpine panorama reveals the almost direct neighbourhood with Switzerland and the local Badische Staatsbrauerei Ro...
    Black Forest

Discovery Tour with an Explorer's BackpackNature through a Child’s Eyes

Magnifying glass, binoculars, compass, a torch and a notebook – now it’s time to explore the great outdoors. Spotting woodland creatures, learning about flowers and trees, finding the next ant hill. Each certified family-friendly destination lends out explorer rucksacks or nature vests (for a deposit) packed with play ideas and fun facts.
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A backpack bursting with natural wonders – for true adventurers
Family vacation places lend out explorer's backpacks or vests for family hikes.