Press Releases

August 19, 2019

SouthWest Germany: The Spirit of Christmas lives

Nowhere has more romantic Christmas markets than SouthWest Germany, with medieval and Baroque palaces and houses providing the backdrop for dozens of beautifully-decorated wooden stalls. Buy locally-made toys and artisan gifts; relax with mugs of mulled wine, gingerbread cookies, sausages and baked apples.

August 15, 2019

Come to SouthWest Germany For Great Wines, Great Food!

Good food is a vital part of the vacation experience and SouthWest Germany delivers – particularly when it comes to local dishes made with local produce, accompanied by local beers and wines.

August 2, 2019

SouthWest Germany: Land of 1,000 beers

When it comes to food and drink, SouthWest Germany is the nation’s gourmet capital. But it’s not just the 67 Michelin stars, the renowned chefs and award-winning winemakers that draw visitors around the world to eat, drink and be merry.&nbsp;</span><span>It is also the beer!&nbsp;

August 2, 2019

The Black Forest National Park

In 2014 an area in the north of the Black Forest, one of the world’s most beautiful destinations, officially became a National Park. The first area to be awarded this status in SouthWest Germany (the federal state of Baden–Württemberg), it is Germany’s fifteenth National Park.</span><span>&nbsp;

August 2, 2019

Where fairy tales come alive: SouthWest Germany’s romantic castles and gardens

Nothing demonstrates SouthWest Germany’s long, rich and turbulent history more vividly than its array of castles, palaces and stately gardens. There are hundreds to enjoy; here are some highlights

August 2, 2019

Eat, drink and be merry in SouthWest Germany: Germany’s Gourmet Region

When it comes to fine dining, no other German region can match SouthWest Germany. And that’s not just us boasting: that is what the experts at the Michelin Red Guide reckon.

May 9, 2019

Five great summer breaks

Short on time? Head for one of SouthWest Germany’s one-of-a-kind towns for a short break. Combine culture and good food; recharge your batteries in the sunniest part of Germany.

May 8, 2019

Release your inner adventurer

Bored with the same old, same old holiday? Try something new and exciting; get that adrenalin flowing; stay in a hotel with a tale to tell. Here are 10 ways to do something different!&nbsp;

May 8, 2019

Welcome green Fingers and green Thumbs!

5 great gardening experiences in Southwest Germany

May 8, 2019

The Shock of the New

Bauhaus and Modernism in SouthWest Germany

May 8, 2019

Celebrating 100 years of Bauhaus

From colleges and houses to restaurants and factories, Bauhaus design is everywhere in SouthWest Germany

March 4, 2019

SouthWest Germany: Unusual places to spend the night

Have you ever slept in a wine barrel or a water tower? Or snatched some zzzzs in a circus wagon or a 1920s railway carriage? Let alone stayed at a teddy bear hotel! All are possible and all are great fun in SouthWest Germany.

January 1, 2019

SouthWest Germany

A Land of enduring traditions and modern fun: From castles and palaces to ancient taverns and half-timbered houses, SouthWest Germany matches anywhere in Europe for heritage.</span><span>&nbsp;

January 1, 2019

The German Danube: a new cultural highway

Stretching for 1,775 miles/2,857 km, the Danube is Europe’s second longest river, flowing through ten countries on its way to the Black Sea. But did you know that its source is deep in the Black Forest in SouthWest Germany?