Baden-Baden, Black Forest & Strasbourg day trip from Frankfurt

Cross two borders and two centuries in a single morning-to-evening loop

This 11-hour day trip from Frankfurt takes you by luxury coach through Baden-Baden's elegant spa district and the Black Forest to Lake Mummelsee, then across the Rhine into Strasbourg's UNESCO-listed old town for a Petit Train tour and Gothic cathedral visit. An English or German-speaking guide leads the route. You get free time at the lake and in the city to explore on your own. Passports are required to cross into France.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Lake Mummelsee1h
2. La Petite France1h · entry included

Visit Baden-Baden, Black Forest, Strasbourg

• Visit Baden-Baden spa town
• See spa house and casino
• Travel through Black Forest
• Free time at Lake Mummelsee
• Cross Rhine to Strasbourg, France
• Ride Strasbourg Petit Train
• Visit Strasbourg Gothic cathedral
• Return to Frankfurt

The experience

You leave Frankfurt by coach in the morning and head south into the Black Forest, stopping first in Baden-Baden to walk the old-world avenues and see the 2,000-year-old spa house and casino set among landscaped parks. The town's reputation as a destination for international visitors goes back centuries, built on those thermal springs. From there the route climbs into the dark woods landscape toward Lake Mummelsee, a glacial relic where you have free time to walk the shoreline, browse the cuckoo clocks sold here, or simply sit by the water before the group moves on.

After crossing the Rhine into France, you enter Strasbourg on a Petit Train that winds through the old town center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, before the group disembarks for an indoor visit of the Gothic cathedral, one of the highlights of the day. You then have the late afternoon to wander La Petite France, the half-timbered quarter that gives the district its name, or explore the city on your own. The return journey to Frankfurt begins in the late afternoon.

The coach is equipped for the full loop, and your guide handles the route and the stops. You simply show up with your passport. The day moves at a steady pace with built-in moments to stand still (the lake, the cathedral, the city streets), so it works for travelers who want structure without being rushed.

What’s included

• Luxury coach transportation from and to Frankfurt.
• Petit Train ride through Strasbourg's old town.
• indoor cathedral visit in Strasbourg.
• English or German-speaking tour guide.
• free time at Lake Mummelsee and in Strasbourg for independent exploration.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 16 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by ETS-Frankfurt

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Frankfurt and want to see both Germany and France in one day. The coach handles transport between Baden-Baden and Strasbourg so you skip the logistics of connecting two countries yourself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What is Lake Mummelsee and how much time do you get there?

Lake Mummelsee is a glacial lake in the Black Forest, formed during the last ice age. You have free time to walk around it, and it's where you can buy original cuckoo clocks that originate in the region.

Do I need a passport to go on this tour?

Yes, you must bring a valid passport because the tour crosses the border from Germany into France.

What exactly happens inside Strasbourg cathedral?

The group does an indoor visit of the Gothic cathedral, which is one of the main highlights of the day. You're not doing a self-guided walk. The guide takes you through it as part of the structured tour.

Is there time to explore Strasbourg on your own, or is it all guided?

You arrive in Strasbourg on the Petit Train with the group, but you have free time in the late afternoon to wander La Petite France and the city streets independently before the return to Frankfurt.