6 tips for culinary nights in Southwest Germany

Enjoy Between Sunset and Dawn

How Southwest Germany Feasts in the Dark

Once the sun has set over Southwest Germany, right through until daybreak, the region offers extraordinary gourmet experiences for all the senses, from romantic twilight picnics on Lake Constance to breakfast hikes up the Feldberg.

Stars Meet Chocolate

Malte's Hidden Kitchen in Baden-Baden

From Wednesday to Saturday, something strange happens in a classic coffee house in Baden-Baden after 7 p.m.: A wall shelf with chocolate is pushed aside and “Malte's Hidden Kitchen” appears. The finest dishes are created here under the hand of Malte Kuhn. The Michelin Guide judged the hidden kitchen paradise: "They skillfully reduce the restaurant to the essentials, and the product is always the focus of the menu." In March 2022, Michelin awarded the casual fine dining restaurant a star, and Gault & Millau followed shortly afterwards with two chef's hats.

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Twilight Tour

Gin Tasting and a Punting Ride in Tübingen

A river, a punt, four gins, a few tonics, and a sommelier for noble brandies: these are the basic ingredients for an unforgettable gourmet trip off the beaten track. This special event begins on the garden terrace of the Domizil Hotel in Tübingen. Here, overlooking the Neckar River, guests will taste a variety of regional gins under the expert guidance of noble brandy sommelier Angela V. Weis. Before heading out on the water, guests can prepare their own gin and tonic with botanicals and receive a Poké Bowl to go. Then, the leisurely twilight tour in a punt around the Neckar Island begins.

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Cultural Performances Meet Dinner in the Dark

Rosenau Stuttgart

The restaurant of the Rosenau brewery, to the west of Stuttgart, offers a cultural program and culinary delights that go hand in hand – with the stage itself located within the dining room, as was often the case historically. In addition to cabaret, comedy, and concerts accompanied by delicious meals, the ‘aus:sicht’ series of events offers a dinner in the dark experience, where guests are served a multi-course menu in complete darkness. While the food satisfies a heightened sense of taste, live cultural performances also cater for the sense of hearing.

Discover the Kulturbühne Rosenau

Exterior view and view of the brightly lit interior of the Kulturbühne Rosenau.

Cabaret and cabaret theatre

Today, the Kulturbühne der Rosenau is a non-profit organisation with up to 160 events a year in the fields of cabaret, comedy, poetry slam, cabaret and concerts.

Sundowners by the Lake

Überlinger Picnic Tour

There are feasts for both the eyes and the palate at Lake Constance, with fantastic views stretching out to the Alps and fresh local produce and fine wine that are a result of the region’s mild climate. Pick up a picnic rucksack from Überlingen to spend the day exploring the area with all your senses. And don’t miss the sun slowly setting into the lake - which bathes the water and its surroundings in a truly magical light.

Find your favourite place to feast

Three people have a picnic by a large lake and wait for the sun to set

Nature picnic on Lake Constance

Each picnic rucksack contains tips for unusual picnic spots and tour suggestions.

See, Marvel, Enjoy

Europa-Park Dinner-Show

Between November and February each year, the Europa-Park Dinner-Show takes guests on a fantastic journey into a world of absolute enjoyment. As Germany's largest theme park closes and the rollercoasters come to a standstill, the ‘Europa-Park Teatro’ becomes home to almost 4 hours of breathtaking entertainment - artistic masterpieces, live music, and comedy - combined with culinary perfection – an exquisite 4-course menu by chef Peter Hagen-Wiest of the parks 2* Michelin Ammolite restaurant.

Immerse yourself in a unique evening

A darkened hall with long rows of tables set against a stage on which an acrobatic performance is taking place.

Entertainment meets star gastronomy

The combination of an entertaining show programme and an exquisite 4-course menu makes for a unique evening.

Light and Delicious

A Torchlit Hike for Fondue in Kaiserstuhl

Fresh air and exercise are known to stimulate the appetite. So, what could be better in winter months than a torchlit hike through the vineyards of Kaiserstuhl, to a romantic hut called Rebhüsli, nestled among the vines where a delicious cheese fondue awaits. Feast in the rustic and cosy atmosphere with regional wines for every occasion.

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