The Black Forest keeps setting new records in tourism. In 2017, the 22 million overnight stays were cracked in one year for the first time and the trend is very likely to continue in the next few years. The Black Forest is more popular than ever and therefore is also increasing the range of activities, continues every year. The second most popular destination in the Black Forest region is also Ortenau. This was at the last tourism fair "CMT“Announced by District Administrator Frank Scherer. He proudly announced that the Black Forest is rushing from one record to another.
The previous top value was 21,5 million overnight stays in one year, which was also recorded the year before. He also announced that a new record would almost certainly have been set again in 2018. The average length of stay would be around 2,6 days. So there is a clear trend towards it Short breaks detect.
Many events increase the attractiveness
He also made it clear once again that these new record numbers were not created by chance. On the other hand, they are the result of hard work in recent years, especially in the field of tourism. The tourist actors and service providers were therefore given great praise for having played a key role in the growth of the Black Forest in recent years. They ensure that the attractiveness of the Black Forest increases steadily from year to year due to new events and campaigns.
Enjoy nature in the Black Forest
Special events were discussed, such as the “MaiWein” adventure month. This month over 100 events are taking place, which are aimed particularly at wine lovers and connoisseurs and create a very special experience in the Black Forest. This includes numerous pleasure bike tours, for example on the Heidelberg-Black Forest-Lake Constance Cycle Route or the Baden wine cycle path. The regional cuisine also received special praise for its excellent quality.
Great successes have also been achieved in Ortenau
Like the Black Forest, Ortenau continued to score with the numerous visitors. This means that the district remains the district with the most overnight stays this year, directly after the district of Breisgau Hochschwarzwald. In Ortenau alone, 2 million people came to spend the night every year. So there are clear increases in the number of overnight stays in the entire region, which has a positive effect on the entire region.
The increase must also be beneficial for the population
Of course, with such a constant increase in tourism, it should also be noted that the residents do not have to suffer from this development. Because it is not only important to pay attention to the development economically, but also in human terms. In addition, it is important to establish an understanding of nature in all people and to ensure that natural resources are conserved. It is also important to preserve cultural characteristics and stimulate an upswing of the entire population in this area.
There are four core goals, which have been set by the Schwarzwald Tourismus GmbH:
- Improving the quality of life and work for the local population
- General economic strengthening of the region
- Ensure a high level of guest satisfaction
- Protect cultural and natural heritage
There are also other things that will become a challenge if tourism continues to increase in the region, which it currently looks like. For one thing, they have to Traffic emissions can be significantly minimized in order not to increase the air pollution any further. The leisure and hotel infrastructure must also be expanded and adapted to the current conditions.
However, it is very important to ensure that the local population does not have to accept any setbacks and that there is no inappropriate use of space. In addition, the public transport network has to be expanded and the Black Forest ticket has to be made easier. If the majority of holidaymakers would travel by train etc. and only use public transport to get around during their stay, this would be an important step in the right direction.
The future is in good hands
These problems and challenges have been known for a long time and therefore there are already sensible solutions for most of them, some of which have been implemented. We must continue to do this in the next few years so that the Black Forest is well positioned to accommodate even more people than it is now. In addition, it should be ensured that every holiday still has enough freedom and enough time for itself to fully absorb the beauty of the region and switch off completely.
As long as this indescribable experience that the Black Forest offers is preserved, there is no need to worry that more and more people are visiting the region at the same time. With the necessary planning, even larger crowds can visit the Black Forest at the same time and experience an unforgettable holiday.
