Nights to Remember 9 Unique Places to Spend the Night in Southwest Germany

When it comes to places to stay, Southwest Germany has a huge array of comfortable and welcoming hotels, B&Bs and guest houses. But it also offers accommodation that is truly unique. So, if you fancy something completely different – just read on!

Sleep in a barrel? Yes! The Haberjockelshof organic farm in Titisee-Neustadt has big, barrel-shaped, wooden cabins that are surrounded by lush Black Forest meadows, with perhaps a cow or two. Each “barrel” has a spacious living room, heating and can sleep up to four people. The shower, toilet and lounge with a refrigerator are in an adjoining building. The price includes a rustic breakfast with home-made specialities. Bookable from May to October.
www.haberjockelshof.de

Slung between two large spruce trees, these extraordinary “flying tents” are two metres off the ground! They overlook Lake Schluchsee and, on warm summer nights, the “roof” can be removed, so you can sleep under the stars. The tents are suitable for two people, such as a couple or parent and child. Showers and toilets are on a nearby campsite. Breakfast is an option, which can be ordered in advance. Bookable from May to October.
www.schwarzwaldcamp.com//uebernachtungen/baumzelte

Surrounded by woodland, the Tripsdrill Nature Resort has 20 tree houses and 20 rustic shepherd's wagons that guarantee memorable experiences. The shepherd's wagons are suitable for up to five people and have a seating area, refrigerator and washing machine. The central shower block is close by. Each tree house sleeps up to six and has a small bathroom and veranda. Both types of accommodation are heated, so can be booked year-round. Breakfast and admission to the Tripsdrill Wildlife Park next door are included in the price.
www.tripsdrill.de/en/nature-resort

Where else can you sleep in a yurt or tipi? A caravan or a safari tent? A shepherd's wagon or a circus wagon? The answer is the Hofgut Hopfenburg Campsite in Münsingen. And with so many choices, one vacation is never enough! Located in the idyllic heart of the Swabian Alb Biosphere Reserve, the complex includes a farm, bakery and farm shop.
www.hofgut-hopfenburg.de

From April to October, families can extend their fun at Ravensburger Spieleland Theme Park by staying overnight in the park's own vacation village. The 60 cabins are themed after popular Ravensburger game and toy characters such as Mouse, Elephant and Captain Bluebear. With 40 RV sites and 16 safari tents, there is something for every family. The price includes breakfast buffet, theme park admission during the stay and evening activities.
www.spieleland.de/uk

Children love climbing up to the loft to sleep in the hay at the Fischer family’s holiday farm in Seebach in the Black Forest. On request, the Fischers can organize an evening barbecue, a farmer's breakfast and cooking lessons to make bread or the quiche-like Speckrahmkuchen. There is a communal bathroom – and a fountain for washing with fresh spring water. Available from May to October. Remember to bring your own sleeping bag!
www.ferienhof-fischer.de

Hike off the trail to a secluded spot. Build your own campfire. Spend the night outdoors. Unspoiled nature awaits you at 18 special trekking camps in the Black Forest. Each has a fire pit and toilet and can accommodate a maximum of three tents, with three people allowed in each tent. The camps must be booked in advance and are available between May and October. For more information and to register, visit the Trekking Camp website.
www.trekking-schwarzwald.de

The Hilserhof Farm in Triberg offers a different kind of farm vacation. Guests stay in WiesenBett lodge tents, which have wooden floors and are furnished like a farmhouse parlor. There are five in all, each with cold running water and a toilet. Showers are located in the rustic cellar of the farmhouse. And of course there are farm animals and a farm shop.
www.hilserhof.de

At Europa-Park in Rust, Germany, you can not only explore the 15 European themed areas by day, but also stay overnight in one of the themed hotels. Try the Bell Rock Hotel for an adventure in New England, USA; the Colosseo Hotel for a trip to Bella Italia; the Spanish-style Castillo Alcazar Hotel for a taste of life in the days of knights and ladies. All hotels have children's play areas. A special treat for younger guests is a surprise appearance by Ed Euromaus and his friends, the Europa Park mascots, at breakfast. Bonus: Hotel guests have early admission to the park's attractions. In summer, they enter 30 minutes before day visitors; in winter, 60 minutes before day visitors.
www.europapark.de/en