Is Germany's Black Forest worth the trip? Rick Steves shares a surprising opinion on one of Europe's most iconic and ...

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.

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.

The Black Forest, Berlin, Munich and Cologne star on this list of the Best Places to Visit in Germany. Read more to plan your trip to Deutschland.

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 ...