Black Forest and Baden-Baden Day Tour from Strasbourg
Cross the Rhine, explore the highlands, and return with stories worth telling.
This Black Forest day trip from Strasbourg takes you across the Franco-German border into one of Central Europe's most celebrated landscapes, pairing the elegant spa town of Baden-Baden with the scenic heights of the Schwarzwald. The itinerary is designed for small groups, keeping the pace relaxed and the experience genuinely immersive.
Baden-Baden has drawn royalty, artists, and discerning travellers for centuries. A guided walk along the Lichtentaler Allee reveals grand Belle Epoque villas and manicured parkland that still carry the atmosphere of a 19th-century European resort.
The route then climbs into the Black Forest proper via the Schwarzwaldhochstrasse, a high ridge road offering long views across the Upper Rhine Valley and, on clear days, the Vosges mountains rising on the French side. The cuckoo clock and the famous cherry cake both trace their origins to these forested slopes.
The village of Sasbachwalden, tucked among the vineyards on the return leg, adds a quieter note to the day. Its half-timbered houses and flower-draped balconies have earned it national recognition in Germany's village-in-bloom competition.
Tour Highlights
Guided walk through Baden-Baden, exploring its architectural heritage and the storied Lichtentaler Allee promenade.
Drive along the Schwarzwaldhochstrasse ridge road with panoramic viewpoints over two countries.
Free time at Lake Mummelsee, the largest and deepest of the Black Forest cirque lakes at 1,036 metres altitude.
Opportunity to sample regional specialities including Black Forest cake and local charcuterie at the lakeside.
Scenic drive along part of the Badischerweinstrasse, Germany's longest wine route at over 500 kilometres.
Visit to Sasbachwalden, a flower-festooned half-timbered village nestled in the Black Forest vineyards.
Small-group format with an English-speaking guide, departing from a central meeting point in Strasbourg.
Itinerary
Meet your English-speaking guide at a central Strasbourg meeting point. The group crosses the Rhine into the Baden-Wurttemberg region of Germany, leaving Alsace behind as the Black Forest hills come into view.
Arrive in Baden-Baden and join a guided walk through the town centre. The route takes in the Lichtentaler Allee, a tree-lined promenade flanked by grand 19th-century villas and formal gardens.
The group boards the vehicle and follows the Black Forest High Road through the forested highlands. Multiple viewpoints along the ridge offer clear sightlines across the Upper Rhine plain toward the Vosges in France.
Free time at Lake Mummelsee, the largest cirque lake in the Black Forest, sitting at 1,036 metres above sea level. Visitors can explore the shoreline independently and lunch on local regional fare.
The return journey follows a stretch of Germany's longest wine route through rolling vineyard country. A stop in Sasbachwalden allows a short stroll past the flower-adorned half-timbered houses of this award-winning village.
The group returns to the original meeting point in Strasbourg, completing the seven-hour round trip across the Rhine.
What Is Included
Included
- English-speaking guide throughout the tour
- Small-group shared transport
- Guided walk in Baden-Baden
- Scenic drive along the Schwarzwaldhochstrasse
- Stop at Lake Mummelsee with free time
- Stop in Sasbachwalden village
Not Included
- Lunch and personal food or beverages
- Personal travel insurance
- Gratuities for the guide
- Any entrance fees to optional attractions
Important Information
Reserve Your Spot
Places in this small-group experience are limited. Book in advance to secure your seat on this cross-border journey through the Black Forest and Baden-Baden.
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