In the depths of Germany's Black Forest lie some magical surprises. Down a frosty lane, past old sawmills, waterfalls and snow-dusted trees, I discovered a Christmas market worthy of a German ...

Hell Valley Railway to Black Forest Highlands Christmas. Riding Hell Valley Railway to a candlelit procession through the woods sounds ominously gothic — and I’m up for it.

2 x 450g packs frozen Black Forest fruits, defrosted 125g chocolate brownies, crumbled into small pieces 16 mini meringues 20g giant milk and white chocolate stars (optional) ...