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Black Forest vs. Scandinavia. Who will win the vacation destinations duel?

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A holiday in the Black Forest is very attractive to many Germans, because the journey to the holiday region in the south-west of the country is quick and easy and there are numerous accommodations as well as many opportunities to spend an active holiday on site. Anyone who knows the Black Forest loves it. It is obviously difficult for other holiday regions to score points with passionate Black Forest holidaymakers. In this article, Scandinavia joins the ring - a direct comparison shows what is possible in terms of vacation technology in the south and the far north.

Accommodation in comparison: Scandinavia has more space and uses it

As already mentioned at the beginning, there is a whole range of accommodations in the Black Forest. In addition to classic hotels, there are inns and guesthouses, holiday homes and holiday apartments as well as accommodation on farms. In the hotels of the region as well as in inns and guesthouses - i.e. wherever services can be used - these are shaped by the culture and tradition of Baden-Württemberg. This can often be seen in the furnishings, from time to time in the dialect and with a look at the menus of the restaurants that offer regional food. Holiday houses and holiday apartments are often furnished in a rustic style, which is what gives the region its special charm.

 

Figure 1: Huge holiday homes like this one are typical for Scandinavian countries. There is plenty of space, especially in Denmark, which makes the country a popular destination for groups and families. In the Black Forest, holiday homes and holiday apartments are rather smaller.

And what about Scandinavia? With the exception of the farms, which are a little rarer there, all of the above-mentioned accommodations are also available in Scandinavia. Only they look very different there. Very modern hotels alternate with houses in the country house style. In Scandinavia, this is mainly characterized by a lot of wood, which at first glance might be reminiscent of the Black Forest, but they differ greatly in their details. While wood in the Black Forest often appears ornate, the wood in Scandinavian houses is very straightforward and significantly lighter. White and other light colors dominate the Scandinavian interior design style; the outer walls, however, can sometimes even be motley.

The biggest difference is the size of the holiday homes and apartments. dance center has huge holiday homes in its portfolio that can accommodate ten, 20 or even more people. Such large-scale systems are rarely found in the Black Forest, which also means: If you travel with an extended family, plan a vacation with friends or just want to travel with the whole family, you will certainly find the right holiday home size in Scandinavia. The large dimensions of holiday homes are also due to the space available in the country.

Activities in comparison: fishing is done in the south and in the north

The Black Forest is a declared favorite destination for all those who enjoy mountain biking or hiking. Numerous Mountain bike tours have already been tested and found to be good - and every year they encourage some imitators to face the gentle heights and the demanding inclines of the region. There are also countless hiking suggestions. Some are suitable for the more sporty Black Forest fans and then usually include an overnight stay in a hut so that the tour is not too long. Others, on the other hand, are less long, but peppered with experiences and things to see, especially those Children delighted and awaken their love for hiking.

And what about Scandinavia? In terms of hiking and biking trails, Scandinavia is in no way inferior to the Black Forest - however, it is usually a few degrees colder in the north than in the Black Forest. This in turn will also be reflected in the clothing of cyclists and hikers. Functional clothing and the onion principle are the best choice here. Wherever Scandinavia cannot hold a candle to the Black Forest is the adventure factor that a Scandinavian holidaymaker can experience in the far north. While water sports can also be practiced in the Black Forest (e.g. in Titisee or in Schluchsee), there are no events like sledding with huskies in the Black Forest - but there are in the much colder Scandinavia. However, what both holiday regions have in common (and may surprise many tourists) are the opportunities for fishing.

A direct comparison shows that the sporting nature events in Scandinavia have a significantly more adventurous character. From a natural perspective, there are more opportunities for nature and wildlife tours as well as for canoeing and kayaking. For comparison: In the Black Forest, for example, the counterpart is "River hiking on the Upper Rhine".

Culinary comparison:

Figure 3: From a culinary point of view, the holiday regions differ significantly. Kässpätzle are on the table in the Black Forest - in Scandinavia there are significantly more potatoes, but also fish and rare meats.

 Presumably, a look in the saucepans reveals the biggest differences between the two holiday regions: In the Black Forest, people cook with farmhouse bread and bacon - in the north, on the other hand, there is significantly more fish or unusual fish Types of meat such as reindeer or elk meat on the table. There is spaetzle in the Black Forest - more potatoes in the north. Sparkling apple wine and cider are drunk in the north - and wine in the Black Forest. What could be on the menu here and there might be spaghetti with Bolognese - in the Black Forest it's on the menu for the children; In Sweden, the Bolognese is more reminiscent of Kötbullar due to its minced meat balls, which some people also know from the Swedish furniture store.

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