Baden-Baden Black Forest tour: Castles, lakes, wine country

See the Black Forest High Road and three centuries of castle ruins in one morning

A private six-hour tour through Baden-Baden and the Black Forest with a driver-guide who speaks English, German, Arabic or Russian. The itinerary covers the Casino, the collegiate church, Lichtentaler Allee, the rose gardens, medieval castles at Ebersteinburg and Hohenbaden, the 12th-century Kloster Lichtental, Geroldsauer Wasserfall waterfall, and Mummelsee lake on the Black Forest High Road. Your guide stays flexible for spontaneous changes, and you can request a gourmet restaurant or regional wine tasting during the trip.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Casino Baden-Baden30m
2. Baden-Baden40m
3. Lake Mummelsee1h

Explore Baden-Baden and Black Forest

• Visit Casino Baden-Baden
• See collegiate church and terrace view
• Walk Lichtentaler Allee and rose gardens
• Visit Kloster Lichtental monastery
• Stop at Geroldsauer Wasserfall waterfall
• Explore medieval castle ruins
• Drive Black Forest High Road
• Relax at Lake Mummelsee
• Enjoy Baden wine tasting or dining

The experience

You start in Baden-Baden itself, where the driver-guide shows you the Casino (the one Marlene Dietrich called the most beautiful in the world), the collegiate church that towers above the market square, and the famous Lichtentaler Allee with its rose gardens. The route then moves into the surrounding foothills, passing the romantic 11th-century castle ruins at Hohenbaden (the upper tower gives a view across Baden-Baden, the Rhine plain and into France), and the medieval Ebersteinburg castle nearby.

The drive takes you onto the Black Forest High Road, Germany's oldest scenic route, which runs over 60 kilometers through the northern forest. A stop at Mummelsee, the largest of the Black Forest's remaining glacial lakes, sits at 1,036 meters elevation and gives you room to walk, rest or eat at local restaurants. On the way back, you pass Geroldsauer Wasserfall, a waterfall at the foot of the canyon forest, and Kloster Lichtental, a 12th-century monastery where the nuns founded the region's first winery.

The guide carries WiFi in the car, provides mineral water, and arranges child seats if you request them before the trip. If you want a meal or wine tasting, contact the operator in advance and they'll reserve a table at a castle restaurant or a local vineyard.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup.
• driver-guide for six hours.
• WiFi in the car.
• mineral water.
• child seats if requested in advance.
• flexible routing so you can change plans during the day.
• optional restaurant or wine tasting reservation (arranged in advance, not included in the tour price).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German, Arabic and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Black Forest Tour. BFT Limousine Service Baden-Baden

Is this one for you?A private tour suits travelers with a free afternoon or morning in Baden-Baden who want to see the castles, lakes and vineyards without driving themselves. The driver's flexibility means you can linger at Mummelsee, skip a stop if the weather turns, or add a wine tasting if you decide mid-trip: the route adjusts to what you want, not the other way around.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German, Arabic and Russian.

What is the Casino Baden-Baden like, and why is it on this tour?

The Casino Baden-Baden is a landmark of the city and the starting point for the tour. Marlene Dietrich famously said it was the most beautiful casino in the world, and you'll see it before heading into the Black Forest.

How much time do you spend at Mummelsee lake?

Mummelsee is a scheduled stop where you can walk around the 800-meter shoreline, relax, eat at a local restaurant, or shop. The lake sits at 1,036 meters and is the largest of seven remaining glacial lakes in the Black Forest.

Can you visit the castle ruins, or do you only see them from the road?

You visit the medieval castles at Hohenbaden and Ebersteinburg. The upper tower at Hohenbaden offers views across Baden-Baden, the Rhine plain and into France.

Is wine tasting included, or do you have to pay extra?

Wine tasting is not included in the standard tour, but you can request it in advance and the guide will reserve a table at a regional winery or a castle restaurant for you.