5 star camping in the Black Forest

Thanks to the dense, evergreen forests, hikers and families can breathe in the fresh, aromatic air at 5-star campsites in the Black Forest. In the Ortenau district, for example, you can walk across lush meadows and to clear lakes. Luxury camping in Münstertal offers sightseeing in Freiburg im Breisgau or a day trip for families to the sensational Europapark Rust.

Holiday destinations

Very close to the tranquil community of Seelbach in Ortenau, the holiday paradise Schwarzwälder Hof invites you to enjoy an unforgettable holiday in the countryside. There is also a hotel on the grounds, whose wellness oasis guests can use free of charge at the 5-star campsite in the Black Forest. In addition to a large sauna area, there is also an indoor and outdoor pool. During the high season in summer, the youngest guests can enjoy the varied entertainment programme. The guided family hikes to romantic mills, the rides on good-natured ponies and the mysterious ruin hike are unforgettable. When the sun isn't shining, families can let off steam in the play barn with its climbing wall and slides.

The campsite in Münstertal is an Eldorado for water lovers. In the heated indoor pool, entertainers invite you to take part in water aerobics. When the weather is fine, swimmers can do their lengths in the well-kept outdoor pool and enjoy the marvellous view of the surrounding Black Forest peaks. The other sports facilities are also outstanding: there is a well-equipped fitness room as well as a tennis court and bikes for hire. A professional personal coach will be happy to help you put together a training programme. The spa, on the other hand, is the perfect place to relax, where those seeking peace and quiet can treat themselves to a chocolate wrap, warm stone or full-body massage. Animal lovers will love the campsite's own riding stable. Riding lessons on the site and rides are available.

Top tips

• From mid-June to the end of September, the cathedral in Freiburg im Breisgau is a magnet for music fans. This is when organ concerts have been taking place on Tuesday evenings for more than 80 years. Visitors look forward to the breathtaking acoustics of the sacred building and listen to pieces from the early Baroque to the modern era. Both well-known organists and talented young artists can be heard.
• The 500 km long Baden Wine Route is known as one of the most beautiful holiday routes in Germany. From Tauberfranken to Lake Constance, the route leads through the marvellous Black Forest. In many regions, such as Ortenau or Breisgau, specially trained wine guides provide information about the growing area, the cultivation of the grapes and the production of the fine wines.

Activities and excursions

Interesting hiking destinations invite you to actively explore the Black Forest. Cultural treasures and attractions for families round off the holiday programme.

Worthwhile excursion destinations for guests with children and culture fans

From the ADAC Super Campsites in the Black Forest, there are attractive excursion destinations for the whole family. The holiday region is home to Europapark Rust, the most visited holiday park in the German-speaking world. Thrills are guaranteed on the Silver Star rollercoaster or the Blue Fire megacoaster, for example. The youngest visitors can enjoy hours of fun in the fairytale forest, on the adventure playgrounds or on nostalgic carousels. Those interested in culture are drawn to Freiburg im Breisgau. The Gothic cathedral is one of the city's landmarks. From the viewing platform of the tower at a height of 70 metres, visitors can see the city at their feet. A visit to the Alte Wache is also worthwhile. The historic vaulted rooms now house a well-stocked wine shop.

Active through nature

There are numerous family-friendly hiking trails to discover at the 5-star campsite in the Black Forest. From Müllheim, for example, a 3.6-kilometre themed trail leads to historic flour mills. The well-signposted route runs alongside the stream to the Frick Mill, which has an interesting exhibition on the importance of mills from the Middle Ages to the present day. In the north of the Black Forest, the Ortenau Wine Trail, which is around 100 kilometres long, invites you to go on extended tours. The last stage leads over 11 kilometres from Kappelrodeck to Oberkirch. Among the attractions along the route are Rodeck Castle and the charming Waldulm with its numerous half-timbered buildings. Shortly before the stage finish, active travellers can admire a wayside cross erected in thanks for the rich grape harvest. In Oberkirch, those interested in culture can learn about the region's history in the local history and Grimmelshausen museum.

Events

ADAC Superplätze in the Black Forest are ideal starting points for visiting the region's diverse events.

June - July

• ZMF Freiburg: The tent music festival in Freiburg im Breisgau attracts guests from all over the world for three weeks. The programme of open-air concerts ranges from classical music to jazz and pop. The circus and mirror tent also offers a multi-faceted children's programme.

August-September

• Pfaffenweiler Snail Festival: In Pfaffenweiler, historic wine cellars from the 16th and 17th centuries entice visitors to sample fine wines. The Schnaigerle tour on Saturday lunchtime is particularly popular: small portions of Black Forest delicacies are available to sample along the festival route.

September-October

• Ortenau Wine Festival: The historic ambience of Offenburg's Lindenplatz provides the perfect setting for the Ortenau Wine Festival. There are around 200 types of sparkling wine and wine from regional winegrowers to sample.