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Black Forest
Germany’s most famous forest
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Sausages take London by storm
Branches of Herman ze German are cropping up all over the UK capital. Locals come here to get their sausages.
Germany's scenic routes
Germany's scenic routes
Black Forest – Cross-Country Skiing Heaven
The Black Forest lies in southwestern Germany. Its gentle hills are ideal for cross-country tours.
Cuckoo for cuckoos
Beyond keeping time, this German icon has inspired its own cult following.
Chinese Tourists in the Black Forest
Tourists from China are flocking to the Black Forest: they tend to arrive in large groups, take a lot of photographs and spend generously. At Lake Titisee, a number of restaurants have adapted to suit the needs of visitors from Asia.
The Black Forest - with a Visitor from France
With Christian Mazeau from France, we cycle through the Black Forest, go up and down Mount Belchen and pan for gold in the Rhine.
A Perfect Dessert!
A German Specialty!
Black Forest cake
A top chef in the Black Forest shows us how to make his region's famous specialty.
Park debate
Should the Black Forest in southern Germany be made a national park?
Discover Freiburg
Freiburg is among the sunniest cities in Germany, and with its old town a real treat for visitors
Pop Art from the Black Forest
Artist Anne Deutsch is trying to add a bit of sexy to traditional imagery from the Black Forest. Her main subject of inspiration is the pin-up Black Forest Girl and her pom-pom hat, known as the Bollenhut. We talk to her about her latest project "Planet Black Forest" and redefining some of its symbols.
Winter fun in Germany
We tour Germany's best areas for skiing, sledding or cross-country skiing
Return of the cuckoos
On the brink of extinction a decade ago, cuckoo clocks are back with new shapes and styles.
Visit Freiburg
Visit Freiburg, Germany's eco-capital and sun-kissed gateway to the Black Forest.
Visit the Black Forest
Experience natural beauty and cultural delights in the Black Forest.
Skilled Labor Shortage - Spanish Engineers in the Black Forest
The shortage of skilled workers in southwest Germany is massive, so foreign engineers are now being recruited.
Carnival down south
Germany's Black Forest region celebrates a different kind of Carnival.
Winter Wonderland 06 - Black Forest
Germany’s Black Forest region is a popular destination for anyone interested in cross country skiing.
Black Forest – Three Travel Tips
Stefan Strumbel is an up-and-coming local artist. He recommends the view from Staufenberg Castle, the Frieder Burda Museum in Baden-Baden, and Schoellmanns Bar in Offenburg.
The Black Forest - Natural Beauty and Cultural Delights
Everyone tends to associate the Black Forest with thick forest, ravines, lakes, cuckoo clocks and traditional costumes. This scenic region in the southwest of Germany is steeped in charm - no wonder it's a popular holiday destination.
The Black Forest - Bollen Hats and Cuckoo Clocks
Think of the Black Forest and you might think of bright red ladies' hats topped with pom-poms, cuckoo clocks and Black Forest gateau. Steeped in history, the Black Forest in south-western Germany attracts more than 6 million visitors a year.
Land of Loveliness - Black Forest
The Black Forest in southwestern Germany is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations. In addition to its wooded hills, the area is also famous for its cuckoo clocks and rich Black Forest cakes. Reporter Michael Wigge meets an award-winning master baker and tries his own hand at making the creamy specialty.
Pumped storage power plant - Ecological energy depot in the Black Forest
Germany wants to massively expand the use of renewable energy. But that aim has its problems. When no wind blows and the sun isn’t shining, relying solely on renewable sources would mean power shortages. To prevent this, ways have to be found to store electricity. The most effective technology to date is pumped storage power plants.
Recommended - Three Tips for a Trip to the Black Forest
Stefan Strumbel is an up-and-coming local artist. He recommends the view from Staufenberg Castle, the Frieder Burda Museum in Baden-Baden, and Schoellmanns Bar in Offenburg. For more, check out our Video On Demand.
The Black Forest - Natural Beauty and Cultural Delights
Everyone tends to associate the Black Forest with thick forest, ravines, lakes, cuckoo clocks and traditional costumes. This scenic region in the southwest of Germany is steeped in charm - no wonder it's a popular holiday destination.
Smoked Char and Black Forest Potato Salad
This recipe comes to us from Josef Fehrenbach, the owner and head chef at the Waldhotel Fehrenbach in the Black Forest town of Hinterzarten.
Legendary river
Environmentalists would like more to be done to protect Europe's second longest river, the Danube.
Tourist draw
Baden-Wuerttemberg has more to offer than Black Forest cake, big automobiles and dark woods.
Green gone wrong
Geothermal projects have caused one German town to collapse and another to rise, and rise, and rise.
Southern Germany hit by 4.5 magnitude quake
An area of southern Germany on the Swiss border has been hit by a magnitude 4.5 earthquake.
Schwarzwaelderkirschtorte (Black Forest Cake)
Tantalizing Treats
Clicking through our photo special on German cakes inspired readers to share their favorites.
Episode 14 – Witches in the Black Forest
Despite difficulties, Philipp manages to report safely from the Black Forest and gets into the Carnival spirit himself. Paula, on the other hand, has some problems with the customs.
Farms Turned Power Plants
Troubled by falling prices for food, farmers in a German town found an alternative to agriculture.
Coffee and Cake
In Germany, enjoying coffee and cake in the afternoon isn't as old-fashioned as you might think.
Germany's Top Five
As summer fades slowly into fall, the opportunities for fun in Germany do not abate. From the Black Forest to the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, DW-WORLD has searched out some of the most fascinating events this week.
Students on Target for the Bundeswehr
As Germany's defense ministry and its armed forces prepare to celebrate 50 years of existence, the German army -- the Bundeswehr -- continues to raise its profile by giving students the opportunity to handle firearms.
Sleddog Races Turn Germans to "Mush"
Germany's biggest dogsled races will be held in the Black Forest later this month. Thousands of spectators will turn out to watch some 150 teams try to beat each other over the finish line -- weather permitting.
Future Looks Dark for Germany's Black Forest
Germany's best-known tourist attraction, the Black Forest, may be losing some of its luxuriance as a new environmental report warns of dire damage in the region wrought by pollution.
Black Forest Brewery Bucks the Downward Trend
Many German beer firms will look back on 2003 and want to drown their sorrows after a difficult year. But one small southern German company will be popping corks in celebration and recording yet another year on the up.
Reality TV, Black Forest Style
In Germany's latest foray into reality TV, a Berlin family volunteers to go back 100 years and live in conditions on a farm akin to life in 1902.
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