Holiday in Baden-Württemberg

What makes Baden-Württemberg special as a destination?

Baden-Württemberg in southwestern Germany combines an extraordinary variety of landscapes, culture, and lifestyle across 35,751 square kilometers. From the mysterious Black Forest to the sun-drenched vineyards at Kaiserstuhl, to the sparkling Lake Constance and the peaks of the Swabian Jura, the third-largest federal state offers the perfect destination for every travel taste. The state capital Stuttgart delights as an automotive city with the museums of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, the state opera, and the wine village festival. Heidelberg enchants with castle romance and student flair, while Freiburg attracts as the gateway to the Black Forest with the most sunshine in Germany. Tübingen, Constance, and Baden-Baden set their own accents with university culture, Lake Constance flair, and sophisticated thermal luxury. The Black Forest is the most visited low mountain range in Germany and home to cuckoo clocks, Black Forest cake, and extensive hiking trails like the 280-kilometer Westweg. The Swabian Jura fascinates with caves, castle ruins, and the biosphere reserve. Lake Constance is shared by Germany, Austria, and Switzerland and offers sailing, cycling, and the flower island Mainau. Culinary delights in Baden-Württemberg include the highest density of Michelin-starred restaurants in Germany, Swabian Maultaschen and Spätzle, Baden wine, and Black Forest ham. UNESCO World Heritage sites such as Maulbronn Monastery, the pile dwellings at Lake Constance, and the caves of the Swabian Jura with the oldest artworks of humanity make the state a cultural heavyweight.