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1. Breisach am Rhein
The largest of several towns comprising the Kaiserstuhl region, Breisach am Rhein is a typical German village, with a cathedral atop a hill and an impressive city hall. The exceptional thing here is the views from the square beside the cathedral, which show the Black Forest to the east and France to the west (just beyond the River Rhine). It's a sister city to the UNESCO-recognized Neuf-Breisach across the border and a beautiful stopover for many Rhine river cruises.
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2. Europa Park
Covering 160 acres, Europa Park is the continent's largest and busiest amusement park and one of Germany's best-loved attractions. It has a quaint walk-through replica of European villages as well as roller coasters and rides, like the Eurosat CanCan Coaster, a virtual journey inside the Moulin Rouge, and the Silver Star, one of Europe's highest roller coasters. Try the Swiss Bob Run or the Poseidon Water Roller Coaster for even more thrills for the entire family.
Europa-Park-Str. 2- 07822 - 776–688Sight Details
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3. Münster Unserer Lieben Frau
The Münster Unserer Lieben Frau, Freiburg's most famous landmark, towers over the medieval streets. The cathedral took three centuries to build, from around 1200 to 1515. You can easily trace the progress of generations of builders through the changing architectural styles, from the fat columns and solid, rounded arches of the Romanesque period to the lofty Gothic windows and airy interior of the choir. The delicately perforated 380-foot spire, the finest in Europe, can be climbed (at the time of this writing, the spire is closed until further notice). In addition to a magnificent view, you'll get a closer look at the 16 bells, including the 1258 "Hosanna," one of Germany's oldest functioning bells.
Münsterpl. 1, Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, 79098, Germany0761-202–790Sight Details
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4. Museum Frieder Burda
Built as an exhibition hall for the private collection of businessman Frieder Burda, this modern structure was created by acclaimed New York architect Richard Meier. Continually rotating, the private collection focuses on classic modern and contemporary art. Highlights include a number of pieces by Gerhard Richter as well as works by Picasso, German expressionists, the New York School, and American abstract expressionists.
Lichtentaler Allee 8b- 07221 - 398–980Sight Details
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5. Neuf-Brisach
Three miles from Breisach on the French side of the Rhine, this extraordinary example of a fortified town is the last and greatest work by the 17th-century French military engineer Sébastian Vauban. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, the huge octagonal fortification, which contains an entire city, was built at the orders of Louis XIV after the town of Breisach, the king's former stronghold on the Rhine, was returned to Austria. Deprived of his stake on this important riverside front, Louis enlisted the help of his head engineer, who decided to design an entire fortified town from scratch. Though damaged in 1870 and again during WWII, Neuf-Brisach remains almost unchanged. Regular buses from Breisach train station connect Breisach and Neuf-Brisach via Colmar, a 10–20-minute trip.
Breisach, Baden-Württemberg, 68600, Germany -
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6. Rebland Vineyard Region
The soft slopes between the Rhine plains and the Black Forest on the outskirts of Baden-Baden enjoy a mild climate that's perfect for the vineyards growing Riesling here. A part of the Baden Wine Route, the Rebland area is home to a number of small, family-run vineyards that offer tours and tastings.
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7. Schwarzwaldbahn
The Hornberg–Triberg–St. Georgen segment of the Schwarzwaldbahn is one of Germany's most scenic train rides. The 149-km (93-mile) Schwarzwaldbahn, built from 1866 to 1873, runs from Offenburg to Lake Constance via Triberg. It has no fewer than 39 tunnels, and at one point climbs almost 2,000 feet in just 11 km (6½ miles). It's part of the German Railway, and you can make inquiries at any station.
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8. Triberg Waterfalls
At the head of the Gutach Valley, the Gutach River plunges more than 500 feet over seven huge granite cascades at Triberg's waterfall, Germany's highest. The pleasant 45-minute walk from the center of town is well signposted. A longer walk goes by a small pilgrimage church and the old Mesnerhäuschen, the sacristan's house. You can do much of the hike free of charge but to climb to the top, you'll need to pay a fee.
Hauptstr. 85, Triberg, Baden-Württemberg, 78098, Germany0722-866–490-for info on waterfall conditionsSight Details
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9. Augustinermuseum
A visit to Freiburg's cathedral is not really complete without also exploring the Augustinermuseum, in the former Augustinian cloister. Original sculpture from the cathedral is on display, as well as gold and silver reliquaries. The collection of stained-glass windows, dating from the Middle Ages to today, is one of the most important in Germany.
Augustinerpl., Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, 79098, Germany0761-201–2531Sight Details
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10. Badisches Landesmuseum
Housed in the Schloss Karlsruhe, this museum has a large number of Greek and Roman antiquities and trophies that Ludwig the Turk brought back from campaigns in Turkey in the 17th century. Most of the other exhibits are devoted to local history.
View Tours and ActivitiesSchlossbezirk 10, Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, 76131, Germany0721-926–6514Sight Details
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11. Brauerei Museum
The Brauerei was once part of the monastery, and has brewed beer since the Middle Ages. The unusually soft water gives the beer a flavor that is widely acclaimed. There are guided tours of the brewery museum daily at noon and 2:30 (in German only), which include glasses of beer, as well as tours and tastings on selected Fridays and Saturdays; see the website for details. If there is one place in Germany to go out of your way for a beer, Alpirsbach is it.
Marktpl. 1, Alpirsbach, Baden-Württemberg, 72275, Germany07444-67149Sight Details
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12. Casino Baden-Baden
Germany's oldest casino, this testament to 19th-century decadence was the brainchild of Parisian Jacques Bénazet, who persuaded the sleepy little Black Forest spa town to build gambling rooms to enliven its evenings after gambling was banned in France (just a few miles away). Opened in 1855, the sumptuous interior was modeled on Versailles, right down to the Pompadour Room, home to a "practice" roulette table, and the luminous Winter Garden, with white marble and antique Chinese vases. The richly decorated gaming rooms could make even an emperor feel at home—Kaiser Wilhelm I was a regular patron, as was his chancellor, Bismarck. Russian novelist Dostoyevsky related his experiences here in his novella, The Gambler, and Marlene Dietrich reputedly called it the most beautiful casino in the world. Passports are necessary as proof of identity. Come in the morning before the doors open to players for a guided tour (40 minutes), available in English on request. To try your hand at either French or American roulette, blackjack, or Texas hold'em, you'll need to be over 21 and follow a strict dress code (jacket for men, no sneakers).
Kaiserallee 1, Baden-Baden, Baden-Württemberg, 76530, Germany07221-30240Sight Details
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13. City History Museum
This small museum offers a 4,000-year journey through the history of a typical Rhine river town, from the early settlements through the Middle Ages up to a sobering exhibition describing the bombardment that destroyed nearly 90% of Breisach during WWII. The museum is housed in a 17th-century edifice built according to designs by Vauban, France's renowned military architect under Louis XIV.
Rheintorplatz 1, Breisach, Baden-Württemberg, 79206, Germany7667–832–161Sight Details
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14. Deutsches Uhrenmuseum
In the center of Furtwangen, 16 km (10 miles) south of Triberg, drop in on the Uhrenmuseum, the largest such museum in Germany. It charts the development of Black Forest clocks and exhibits all types of timepieces—from cuckoo clocks, church clock mechanisms, kinetic wristwatches, and old decorative desktop clocks to punch clocks and digital blinking objects.
Robert-Gerwig-Pl. 1- 07723 - 920–2800Sight Details
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15. Endingen
Officially founded in 1285, this small town in the center of the wine-growing Kaiserstuhl changed hands several times, most notably when it became a tributary to the Hapsburg Empire. This history is documented in the free Austria Museum in the Üsenberger Hof, also home to the town's tourist information center. Largely spared from the ravages of war, the town center still maintains timber-frame houses dating back to the 15th century that give it a quaint, traditional look complemented by a series of churches within the city walls.
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16. Fabergé Museum
The first museum dedicated to the work of Russian jeweler Carl Peter Fabergé holds up to 700 masterpieces from the private collection of Muscovite businessman A. Ivanov. Priceless pieces from the late 19th century include several of the 52 unique eggs gifted to members of Russian royalty, including the first of its kind, a modest egg made of white enamel inside of which a gold yolk, tiny chick, and diamond-emblazoned crown are nested. A Buddha made of nephrite—a green stone unique to Russia—with ruby eyes was originally a gift to the King of Siam. Multilingual staff are on hand to explain the collection in detail.
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17. Gasthaus zum Löwen
You can visit the ancient Gasthaus zum Löwen, where Faust lived—allegedly in room No. 5—and died. Guests can stay overnight in the room, which has been decked out in period furniture with all modern conveniences removed (including the telephone) to enhance the effect. The inn is right on the central square of Staufen, a town with a visible inclination toward modern art in ancient settings.
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18. Geldermann Privatsektkellerei
Few estates in this winemaking town can boast a tour as impressive as this venerable champagne house, which has produced the bubbly elixir for 177 years. Here you'll be treated to an in-depth hour-long tour of the 15th-century vaulted cellars and an introduction to the wine production, aging cellars, and history of the house. For a few extra euros, you can join a tasting of the various cuvées, nibbles included.
Am Schlossberg 1, Breisach, Baden-Württemberg, 79206, Germany7667–8340Sight Details
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19. Geldermann Sektkellerei
A wine cellar specializing in turning white wine into the sparkling white wine known as Sekt in German, this 600-year-old building with an arched eave basement was used as a bomb shelter during the war and adapted for the years-long in-bottle fermentation process. Tours are held every day (except Sunday) at 2 pm; arrive 30 minutes early to watch the DVD introduction in English.
Am Schlossberg 1, Breisach, Baden-Württemberg, 79206, Germany07667-8340Sight Details
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20. Hermann Hesse Museum
The museum recounts the life of the Nobel Prize–winning writer Hermann Hesse, author of Steppenwolf and Siddharta, who rebelled against his middle-class German upbringing to become a pacifist and the darling of the Beat Generation. The museum tells the story of his life in personal belongings, photographs, manuscripts, and other documents. The museum is closed for renovations until spring 2023.
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