The fairytale version of Germany still exists in the Black Forest. Villages of half-timbered houses dot deep valleys in the shadow of mountainsides thick with spruce and fir trees. Hilltop castles ...

The Black Forest region, nestled in the tri-border area of Germany, Switzerland and France, offers a blend of natural beauty, adventure and culinary excellence. This 2.7 million-acre vacation ...

The complete guide to The Black Forest This huge area of unspoilt woodland is a year-round destination, ... Walking in Germany (0870 740 4963, www.walking-in-germany.co.uk) ...

With more three-star restaurants than most major cities, the village of Baiersbronn is a culinary haven known to few outside Germany. But a new park threatens that legacy.

After approximately 4km, I arrive at my first black forest cake pitstop: the Wanderhutte Sattelei. It has a traditional black forest cake of the most generous size. It's best paired with a shot of ...