“Unmarried women wear hats with red pom-poms, symbolizing their availability, while married women wear hats with black pom-poms.” Travelers can start their Black Forest journey by gazing upon ...

Ringed by mountains and steeped in tradition, the Black Forest region in southwest Germany has inspired centuries’ worth of fairytales. Today, its story revolves around craftsmanship, creativity ...

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 ...

There are not many places in the world that offer scenic hikes in forests and sweet treats, but Germany's Black Forest region in the southwestern state of Baden-Württemberg does just that.

Germany’s Schwarzwald, or Black Forest, has been the backdrop for myths and fairy tales for centuries. ... Young women wear their traditional Black Forest costumes with red bollenhut hats.