The black forest

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INTRODUCTION: The Black Forest, a mountainous region in southwest Germany, bordering France, . is known for its dense evergreen fore...

From hidden lakes and Michelin star dining to Germany's tallest waterfall, be inspired by these 7 best unusual things to do in the Black Forest.

The world is full of mysteries, magic, and beautiful places that seem like they could only exist in our imagination or in books and movies. Believe it or not, some of these places are actually real!

A deep, dark river flows through a dense forest. The trees are so tall and thick that they block out most of the sunlight, casting a gloomy shadow over the river. The water is still and black, and it is impossible to see the bottom. A few wisps of fog float above the river, adding to the air of mystery.

Eat ham. Eat cake. Marvel at the cuckoo clocks. Get out in nature. And maybe meet a gnome or woodland spirit during your Black Forest vacation.

Part of my ongoing "Black Forest Waterfalls" series This is another, more distanced look at the Burgbach Waterfall. I already visited quite a few waterfalls in the Black Forest, but this is still the one I like most -- maybe because it fits best the "classical" waterfall stereotype: one big fall.

In the Black Forest 2016.

The Whispering Woods: Exploring Germany’s Haunted Forest Lore As we descend into the depths of Germany’s most chilling wooded domains, the line between legend and contemporary report blurs, casting a permanent twilight of mystery over the landscape. Little sunlight penetrates the dense firs of the Black Forest, a setting that has fueled the dark imaginations of many, including the Brothers Grimm. The Black Forest (Schwarzwald), with its towering trees and gloomy paths, isn&#821...