Holiday in Hinterzarten
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
June to October (hiking), December to March (cross-country skiing and ski jumping), Advent (Ravenna Christmas market)
Budget/day
110-180 EUR: Spa hotel with breakfast, Ravenna gorge, boat tour
Getting there from Germany
Car from Freiburg 30 min | Train directly to Hinterzarten (Höllentalbahn) | Titisee 5 km
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What makes Hinterzarten special as a destination?
Hinterzarten is one of the oldest and most elegant spa resorts in the Hochschwarzwald and is world-famous as the home of the legendary ski jumping dynasty Schmid. The Adler ski jump attracts thousands of spectators every summer during the FIS Grand Prix. The health resort impresses with a unique mix of high moor nature reserve, cross-country skiing trails, and well-maintained Black Forest architecture. The luxurious Parkhotel Adler is an institution in German hospitality.
What are the top highlights in Hinterzarten?
The top highlights in Hinterzarten include Adler-Skischanze, Hochmoor Hinterzarten, Ravenna-Schlucht, Titisee.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Adler-Skischanze
Famous ski jump with FIS Grand Prix in summer — experience world-class ski jumping live.
Hochmoor Hinterzarten
Rare high moor nature reserve with wooden walkways — unique flora and mystical atmosphere.
Ravenna-Schlucht
Romantic gorge with waterfall and historic railway viaduct — Christmas market during Advent.
Titisee
Only 5 km away — the most famous lake in the Black Forest with boat rental and promenade.
Hotels in Hinterzarten
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Hinterzarten?
The best time to visit Hinterzarten is June to October (hiking), December to March (cross-country skiing and ski jumping), Advent (Ravenna Christmas market). Fresh due to altitude (880 m), 17-23°C, ideal hiking weather In winter: Snow reliable, -7 to 2°C, excellent cross-country skiing conditions
Recommended travel time
June to October (hiking), December to March (cross-country skiing and ski jumping), Advent (Ravenna Christmas market)
Summer
Fresh due to altitude (880 m), 17-23°C, ideal hiking weather
Winter
Snow reliable, -7 to 2°C, excellent cross-country skiing conditions
How much does a holiday in Hinterzarten cost?
Budget travellers: 55-85 EUR: Guesthouse, hiking free, Titisee beach 5 EUR/day, mid-range: 110-180 EUR: Spa hotel with breakfast, Ravenna gorge, boat tour/day, luxury: 280+ EUR: Parkhotel Adler, gourmet half-board, spa, carriage tour/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
55-85 EUR: Guesthouse, hiking free, Titisee beach 5 EUR
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
110-180 EUR: Spa hotel with breakfast, Ravenna gorge, boat tour
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
280+ EUR: Parkhotel Adler, gourmet half-board, spa, carriage tour
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Hinterzarten?
Car from Freiburg 30 min | Train directly to Hinterzarten (Höllentalbahn) | Titisee 5 km
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Visit the Ravenna Christmas market during Advent — unforgettable in the illuminated gorge under the viaduct.
The Höllentalbahn from Freiburg to Hinterzarten is one of the most beautiful train routes in Germany.
Come to the ski jumping Grand Prix in summer — the atmosphere at the Adler jump is electrifying.
Explore the high moor on the wooden walkways — rare plants and an almost surreal silence.
What should you eat in Hinterzarten?
Typical specialities in Hinterzarten: Schwarzwälder Forelle Müllerin — golden-brown fried trout from clear mountain streams, Brägele — fried potato slices with bacon and onions, a Black Forest specialty, Flädlesuppe — clear broth with pancake strips, a Black Forest stew classic, Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte — the original with real Schwarzwälder Kirschwasser.
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