See the inspiration for the Brothers’ Grimm fairy tales for yourself by taking a trip through the rich delights of the Black Forest. This wooded corner of southern Germany is dotted with traditional half-wooded villages, thermal spring towns, boutique restaurants and vineyards, not to mention one of the best networks of driver-friendly B roads in Europe.
Arrive in Stuttgart and check into the luxurious Le Meridian Hotel in the city centre. Enjoy the spa facilities of the hotel or take a short trip to the Mercedes Benz Museum, one of the most comprehensive automotive marque museums in the world.
In the morning, we’ll deliver your car to the Le Meridien and after a quick familiarisation and safety walk-through, you’ll leave Stuttgart for Hohenzollern Castle. Spend some time exploring this enchanting Gothic Revival masterpiece, then get back behind the wheel and stretch the legs of your vehicle on some of the unrestricted sections of the autobahn as you make your way into the Black Forest.
Called ‘The Driver’s Forest’ by local motoring enthusiasts, the south of the Black Forest features countless great backroads that beg to be explored. On today’s tour, we’ll guide you along some of our hand-picked favourites.
In the evening, arrive in Freiburg, the sunniest city in Germany. You’ll have plenty of time to wander along this historic town’s cobblestoned pavements, explore its cosy cafes, bars and restaurants, and soak up the old quarter’s vibrant atmosphere.
After an exceptional buffet breakfast at Colombi, wind your way across the sinewy byways of the forest to the town of Kniebis and its purpose-built viewing platform. From here, take a short drive to Baiersbronn, the gastronomic capital of the Black Forest. With the highest concentration of Michelin Stars in Germany, the only difficulty here is deciding which restaurant to dine at.
After your gourmet feast, hit the road again – this time across some of the Black Forest’s lesser–known landscapes towards the tranquil Lake Mummelsee, nestled alongside route 500. Running along a ridge, this famous stretch of tarmac is the backbone of the region’s abundant road network and offers panoramic views across the Black Forest.
Head to the spa town of Baden-Baden, but not without taking a break at one of the Black Forest’s premier vineyards, which features a restored castle housing a world–class restaurant and wine tasting cellar.
Once you arrive in the spa town of Baden-Baden, check into your home for the night: the designer Roomers Autograph Hotel, with its luxurious spa facilities and rooftop bar overlooking the resort town. The hotel’s midday check-out the next day is the icing on the cake.
Today, take the wooded road to the town of Bad Wildbad: a breath of fresh air with its thermal baths and traffic–free streets. Not much further along the road is Calw: a town that is consistently voted the prettiest in the Black Forest. Enjoy a relaxing lunch in the picturesque town square of this charming village.
Motoring back into the outskirts of Stuttgart, the final stop for the day will be in the famous locale of Zuffenhausen, the home of Porsche. The marques museum, restaurant and showroom complex is compact compared to its cross–town counterpart, Mercedes, but no less fascinating, with its display of famous race-winning cars and world–class restaurant.
Check-in to the Le Meridien and the evening is yours to explore the architecture and dining precinct of downtown Stuttgart, or just relax in the hotel’s spa area.
In the morning, we’ll meet you at the hotel to pick up your car. The rest of the day is yours to explore the Baden-Württemberg capital.
If you’d like some more time to explore the delights of the Black Forest or perhaps experience the wonders of Strasbourg and the Alsace wine region just across the French border, let us know and we’ll tailor an extended tour to suit you.
The spine of the Black Forest’s road network is Route 500. This famously scenic road is flanked by countless classic, uncrowded byways. There’s also plenty of opportunities to explore your car’s limits of the unrestricted sections of autobahn surrounding Stuttgart.
Audi's first supercar, the R8 encompasses all the marque has learned via it's successful racing program, culminating in the superb, naturally aspirated V10. Inside, the R8 has the best interior in the business.
With a refined interior filled with the aural splendor of a sonorous V10 and one of the more compliant supercar chassis, it's no surprise the Audi R8 Spyder has become one of our most popular touring choices.
The ultimate in luxury British convertible touring, the Bentley Continental GTC pampers it occupants while still providing an extremely capable sports driving experience when called on.
With 410 horsepower in a svelte, muscular package, the most compact of the M cars is the perfect choice for tackling the flowing forest roads and passes of the Alps.
The most powerful Ferrari roadcar ever produced has an epic 800 horsepower V12 at it's heart. Even for a Ferrari, this striking machine is outrageously fast.
The 488 Spider is one of Ferrari's most usable open-top supercar performers. The speed and agility of the 488 make it the perfect companion for touring both The Alps & autobahns.
The F8 Spider is Ferrari's ultimate expression of usable open-top supercar performance. The F8 is quite likely the most intoxicating way to cruise both The Alps & autobahns.
The potent twin turbo v8, the retractable hard top and sublime neutral handling of the Portofino make it one of the great touring supercars.
If Lamborghini has a 'user-friendly' car, the charismatic Huracan is it. With it's high revving V10, the all-wheel-drive successor to the Gallardo is a manageable yet thrilling supercar.
The pinnacle of Lamborghini's range, the Aventador 'hypercar' is an extreme experience in every way; fighter jet lines, a thundering mid-engined V12 and that undeniable Italian charisma.
Stronger, lighter and faster than it's predecessor, the 720S is McLaren's most advanced iteration of F1 derived supercar.
Arguably the most dramatic of all German sports coupes, this charismatic 2-seater compliments its enigmatic shape with the finest of AMG’s power units wedged under its shapely hood.
The current iteration of this most iconic of sports cars will captivate you with its ability to effortlessly consume autobahn miles and then precisely scythe its way across twisting mountain passes.
For those who prefer to immerse their senses in the crisp, fresh alpine air, the 911 cabriolet provides a unique open-top touring experience.
If you haven't driven the turbo, you haven't yet experienced what a 911 is capable of. Just take a glance at the specification figures. As impressive as the are, the figures still don't do justice to the tactile experience that is an unleashed 911 turbo.
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Start in Stuttgart, the home of both Mercedes and Porsche. Tour the lush Black Forest region of Southern Germany; Lichtenstein Castle, the charming university town of Freiburg, the vineyards surrounding Baden-Baden and of course, the renowned spa town itself.
