Black Forest & Strasbourg Day Trip: Two Countries Tour

A single day crosses two countries and a thousand years of history.

A private day tour departing from Baden-Baden travels through the Black Forest High Road, Germany's oldest scenic route, to Strasbourg Cathedral, with stops at Lake Mummelsee, Lichtentaler Allee and the Casino Baden-Baden. Your driver-guide speaks English, French, German or Arabic, adjusts the route to your interests, and the air-conditioned Mercedes includes WiFi on board. Tickets to attractions are separate. The tour runs seven to eight hours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Casino Baden-Baden15m
2. Lake Mummelsee1h
3. Strasbourg Cathedral1h
4. Baden-Baden20m

Explore Black Forest and Baden-Baden

• Visit Casino Baden-Baden
• Walk along Lichtentaler Allee
• Drive on Black Forest High Road
• Enjoy activities at Mehliskopf
• Relax and taste cake at Lake Mummelsee
• Visit Strasbourg Cathedral
• See typical waterfalls
• Explore Baden-Baden marketplace and Florentine Mountain

The experience

You start in Baden-Baden, where the Casino (described by Marlene Dietrich as the most beautiful in the world) anchors the morning. The Lichtentaler Allee, lined with rose gardens and overlooking the medieval ruins of Ebersteinburg and Hohenbaden castles, sets the tone for what follows. Then the Black Forest High Road takes over: Germany's oldest scenic route, over 85 years old, winds through 60 kilometers of forest and mountain. Your driver-guide is flexible with timing and detours, so if a village or a viewpoint catches your eye, the schedule bends to it.

Lake Mummelsee sits at the heart of the day. At 1,036 meters above sea level and over 10,000 years old, it is the largest of the seven remaining glacial lakes in the Black Forest: 3.7 hectares across, 18 meters deep, ringed by a walking path of about 800 meters. This is where you stop to walk, eat local cuisine (Black Forest cake is the tradition), or simply sit. The route then descends toward Strasbourg, crossing into France and arriving at the Cathedral, a Gothic structure that has stood for over a thousand years and sits at the meeting point of two cultures and two languages.

The vehicle is a new, air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz V Class with WiFi. Child seats are available if you need them. Your guide speaks your language and knows the region well enough to suggest restaurants, arrange wine tastings in local cellars, or pivot the day toward whatever interests you most, whether that is the waterfalls, the Roman history buried beneath Baden-Baden's marketplace, or simply more time at one stop and less at another.

What’s included

• Private transportation in a new air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz V Class.
• driver-guide in your choice of English, French, German, Arabic or another language.
• WiFi on board.
• child seats if required.
• pickup from your Baden-Baden location.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, 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 10 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 13 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?Seven to eight hours leaves room for a leisurely pace at Lake Mummelsee and time to walk around Strasbourg Cathedral, but rules out a full exploration of the city itself. This is a day trip, not an overnight. If you want to linger in Strasbourg or add a wine tasting in a Black Forest cellar, your guide can adjust the stops to fit.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German, Arabic and Russian.

What is the Black Forest High Road and why does it matter?

The Black Forest High Road is Germany's oldest scenic route, over 85 years old, running 60 kilometers through the northern Black Forest. It is the spine of this tour, connecting Baden-Baden to the high lakes and eventually to Strasbourg, and it is famous for its views of medieval castles and dense forest.

Can I visit the Casino Baden-Baden on this tour?

Yes, the Casino Baden-Baden is the first stop. It is included in the route. Entry tickets are separate. The Casino has maintained its style and elegance for several centuries and is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.

What is Lake Mummelsee and how much time do we spend there?

Lake Mummelsee is a glacial lake at 1,036 meters elevation, over 10,000 years old, and the largest of seven remaining Karseen in the Black Forest. It sits roughly in the middle of the day's route and is designed as a relaxation stop where you can walk the 800-meter shoreline, eat, shop or simply rest before continuing to Strasbourg.

Does the tour include entry tickets to attractions?

No, tickets to the Casino, Cathedral and other attractions are not included. Your driver-guide can advise on hours and help you purchase them, and the route is flexible enough to skip or linger at any stop depending on your interests.

How flexible is the itinerary if I want to change plans during the day?

The tour is designed to be flexible. Your driver-guide adjusts for your ideas and spontaneous wishes, so if you want to spend more time at one stop, skip another, or explore a village you spot along the way, the schedule adapts to keep the day relaxed.