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Holidays in the Black Forest with children – these details should be taken into account when planning your holiday

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In the Black Forest you can go on vacation at any time of the year. The beautiful nature with its green meadows and rolling hills as well as the fresh, unspoilt air make the Black Forest region a perfect travel destination for the whole family. So that children do not get bored during their Black Forest holidays, it is advisable to include exciting activities and interesting excursions when planning your holiday.

Involve children in travel planning

A holiday with children is something different than a trip for two or a single holiday. If the whole family is involved in the planning and the interests of the children are taken into account, the time out together is a lot of fun. The Black Forest is a popular travel destination because the region is easily accessible by car, train and bus. If you are planning a trip to the mountain region in south-west Germany, you should first find suitable accommodation. So that children can play undisturbed and adults can recover from everyday stress, a holiday home should not only have sufficient space, but also comfortable furnishings and a quiet location. At the Vacation in a holiday home peace and privacy are guaranteed. Most holiday homes have a garden so that the children can play while the parents sunbathe in deckchairs on the terrace. Because vacation rentals vary in size and amenities, it's a good idea to pay attention to every detail. Depending on the number of people traveling with you, a holiday home with one or more bedrooms is ideal. While smaller holiday homes are often equipped with a practical kitchenette, holiday homes usually have a fully equipped kitchen. This makes it possible to prepare healthy meals during the holidays. There are also parking spaces in front of the house, but you should find out about parking options beforehand if you are arriving by car.

Excursions into nature and other activities in the Black Forest

Excursions into nature are also fun for children and strengthen family cohesion. The fresh Black Forest air, combined with sport and exercise, ensures balance and a good mood. In the mountainous landscape of the High Black Forest, you can discover secret paths together with the youngsters, explore the ruins of castles or observe animals in their natural environment. As a lunch break, a picnic in a rustic mountain hut is a good idea. A large number of hiking trails lead through the Black Forest, some of which are also suitable for children and beginners. One of the most popular hiking routes is the Magic forest path in Taubenmoos Bernau begins and leads through an enchanted moor landscape. When hiking on the approximately 2,5-kilometer-long magic forest path, you walk through a sparse spruce forest, discover lush cushions of moss and see cotton grass and bog bogs blooming in spring. If you drive to the Black Forest, you naturally also want to go on excursions to get to know the region. In principle, this is also possible with children, but the excursion program should not be too strenuous and the excursion destinations should not be too far away from the holiday destination. as interesting Destinations for a day trip In the Black Forest, the cities of Baden-Baden, Freiburg im Breisgau and Offenburg are ideal. Here you can stroll comfortably through the city center, visit churches and museums and in between treat yourself to an ice cream or a piece of cake in a café.



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