Ortenau

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Panoramablick auf den Ort Hornberg im Gutachtal im Schwarzwald
Panoramablick auf den Ort Hornberg im Gutachtal im Schwarzwald
The Black Forest house(German: Schwarzwaldhaus) is a byre-dwelling that is found mainly in the central and southern parts of the Black Forest in southwestern Germany. It is characterised externally by a long hipped or half-hipped roof that descends to the height of the ground floor. This type of dwelling is suited to the conditions of the Black Forest: hillside locations, broad tracks, high levels of snowfall and heavy wind loading. Individual farms, such as the Hierahofnear Kappel, which are still worked today, are over 400 years old. The Black Forest house is described by Dickinson as very characteristic of the Swabian farmstead type.
Black Forest countryside.
The whole end of a gift shop specializing in cuckoo clocks is a cuckoo clock itself. Inside hundreds of cuckoo clocks for sale.

Where to stay in Ortenau

Hochschule Offenburg - Gengenbach - Fakultät Betriebswirtschaft - Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen

Gengenbach Old Town

While visiting Gengenbach Old Town, you might make a stop by sights like Gengenbach Town Hall and Stadtkirche St. Marien.

Gengenbach Old Town
MOXY Rust

MOXY Rust

3.5 out of 5
Jakob-Schneider-Strasse 2 Rust
The price is RM285 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
RM285
RM318 total
18 Mar - 19 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Rust. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (892 reviews)
Nice modern rooms. Clean friendly staff close to Europa Park

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

MOXY Rust
Holiday Inn Express Ringsheim by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Ringsheim by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Herbolzheimer Straße 5 Ringsheim Baden-Wuerttemberg
The price is RM297 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
RM297
RM378 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ringsheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Holiday Inn Express Ringsheim by IHG
DORMERO Hotel Kehl

DORMERO Hotel Kehl

Hauptstr. 183 Kehl Baden-Württemberg
The price is RM447 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
RM447
RM478 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Kehl. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (199 reviews)
Clean, spacious room and walkabout distance to the shopping centre. Area is quiet and safe; with easy parking.

Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

DORMERO Hotel Kehl
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Ferienwohnung Misita

Ferienwohnung Misita

Fischerstr. 16 Rust BW
Stay at this aparthotel in Rust. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Europa-Park and Rulantica are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (186 reviews)
Nice property, has everything you could need for a short break.

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Ferienwohnung Misita
LUMIFLATS

LUMIFLATS

Brunnenstraße 19 Mahlberg BW
Stay at this aparthotel in Mahlberg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Europa-Park and Rulantica are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
Nice bed and cleanliness of apartment

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

LUMIFLATS
Adler Apartments

Adler Apartments

Straßburger Str. 8 Ettenheim BW
Stay at this apartment in Ettenheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and balconies. Popular attractions Europa-Park and Rulantica are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Alle sind perfekt

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

Adler Apartments
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Caption---- Hotel in Europa-Park, Rust, Germany

Europa-Park

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Enjoy the rides and games at Europa-Park and see why people love this theme park in Rust. Wander the forests and waterfront while you're in the area.

Europa-Park
#culture..every year the city of Lahr in Germany's Blackforest blooms with flowers during the "Chrysanthema" Festival

Storchenturm

Find out about the history of Lahr when you spend time at Storchenturm. Take in the musical theatre while you're in the area.

Storchenturm

Rulantica

Enjoy a fun-filled day at Rulantica during your visit to Rust. Wander the forests and waterfront while you're in the area.

Rulantica

Black Forest Open Air Museum

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Black Forest Open Air Museum during your travels in Gutach. Wander the forests or discover the area's waterfalls.

Black Forest Open Air Museum

Offenburg-Ortenau Exhibition Center

Learn about the events happening in Offenburg-Ortenau Exhibition Center during your trip to Offenburg. Experience the area's art scene and museums.

Offenburg-Ortenau Exhibition Center

Gengenbach Town Hall

After visiting Gengenbach Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gengenbach. Wander the forests in this quaint area.

Gengenbach Town Hall
Altstadt, Lahr im Schwarzwald, Deutschland

Lahr

View of the vineyards of the village of Varnhalt and Yburg Castle near Baden Baden. Baden Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Achern

Typical view of landscape valley between mountains in Brandmatt, Sasbachwalden, Black Forest, Schwarzwald, town in Western Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany. Banner

Sasbachwalden

Lost Place

Lauf

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