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Germany Day Trip with Baden-Baden & Black Forest from Strasbourg

From€160
8 hours
Commentary: Audio · en
Strasbourg, France

About this activity

From Strasbourg, this full-day trip will bring you to the Black Forest, one of the most emblematic regions of Germany. Your day will include the visit of the spa city of Baden-Baden, a stop and free time for lunch/coffee break (not included) at the inescapable Mummelsee Lake, the largest, deepest and highest of the seven cirque lakes. On your way back, you will follow the wine route of the Badischerweinstrasse, the longest in Germany.

Highlights

  • Cross the Rhine and explore Germany’s Black Forest
  • Visit the elegant spa town of Baden-Baden
  • Learn about Black Forest traditions and folklore
  • Enjoy scenic viewpoints and photo stops
  • Small-group experience (max 8 guests)

Full description

Discover the beauty of Germany’s famous Black Forest on this full-day small-group tour from Strasbourg. After crossing the Rhine River and entering Germany, travel through the forested hills of Baden-Württemberg to reach the elegant spa town of Baden-Baden, located at the edge of the Black Forest. 

Stroll through the historic town center, admire the Kurhaus and the famous casino, and learn about the town’s long tradition of thermal bathing and European high society. After lunch, continue into the Black Forest landscapes where dense pine forests, mountain lakes and scenic viewpoints reveal the natural beauty of the region. Throughout the day, your guide introduces the traditions, culture and folklore that have made the Black Forest one of Germany’s most iconic destinations. 

Your full-day wine tour starts in the morning from the tourist office in central Strasbourg. Board your luxury minivan with your expert guide, and leave the busy city behind as you travel along the beautiful Alsace Wine Route (Route des Vins d'Alsace). The 105-mile (170-km) stretch of road snakes through the bright-green foothills of the Vosges mountains and features hundreds of Alsace’s prized vineyards. You’ll be treated to views of rolling vine-covered hills and quaint red-roofed villages around every turn. Stop in the Mittelbergheim wine area, home to the Zotzenberg, Kastelberg and Wiebelsberg grands crus. The soils here are perfect for producing Riesling wine — a varietal known as a German wine but produced extensively in Alsace. Head to your first winery to taste a selection of Alsatian wines including Pinot blanc, Sylvaner and Riesling. Continue to Dambach-la-Ville, the largest wine-producing village in Alsace, whose vineyards produce one of the finest Alsatian wines: frankstein grand cru. Enjoy a second tasting session at a traditional caveau (wine cellar) and hear how the area’s soil creates crisp Riesling and gewürztraminer wine. After some free time for lunch (own expense), depart for the Ribeauvillé-Riquewihr wine area, surrounded by five grand cru appellations: Geisberg, Kirchberg, Osterberg, Schoenenbourg and Sporen. Riesling grapes reign supreme here, but pinot gris, Muscat and gewürztraminer varietals are also excellent. Visit the picturesque medieval villages of Ribeauvillé and Riquewihr for your last wine-tasting session at some of the most highly praised wineries in the region. Learn about famous local wine growers including the Trimbach family and Hugel family, who have been producing wine here for centuries! After a full day wine tasting your way through the Alsace region, relax on the scenic drive back to Strasbourg.

Included / Excluded

  • English speaking qualified driver guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Sites as mentioned
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Personal insurance and expenses
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

1

Strasbourg meeting point

Meet your guide

1 hour
2

Baden-Baden town

Visit Baden-Baden with your guide then enjoy some time for personal discovery and lunch (at own expense).

Duration: 3 hours

Meeting point

Start Location

Strasbourg Tourist Office, Place de la Cathédrale, Strasbourg, France

Important information

Know before you book

  • Instant confirmation upon booking.
  • Minimum of 2 adult participants required.
  • Prices are per person.
  • Currency used for booking is Euros (€).
  • Some stops may vary depending on weather or traffic conditions

Know before you go

  • Passport or ID required for the border crossing
  • Weather conditions in the Black Forest can change quickly
  • Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
  • Tour operates in English.
  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts

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Reviews

4.9(7,126 reviews)
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Steven Perry
Nov 2026
5.0

Wonderful tour with Anne as our guide in St. Emilion for the day. She was very knowledgeable regarding the wines, the chateaus, phenomenal choices (including the lunch recommendations and wine shops to explore), and the people we met. We visited family owned chateaus with winemakers/owners passionate about making fantastic world class wines for centuries/generations. Our guide was incredible and her English was impeccable. St. Emilion is a stunning UNESCO site. The Mercedes van used for transport was comfortable and spotless. All in all, this wine tour was one of the best I have been on and a great value.

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Larry Perez
Nov 2026
5.0

Wonderful tour to St. Emilion with our guide Rodolphe. We were there in early November and it’s the “low/slow” season, so we ended up being the only two people on the tour for the entire day. Rodolphe made it a great day. We visited three different chateaus, spent time in the charming village of St. Emilion before heading back to Bordeaux. I would certainly recommend this tour to others.

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George H
Nov 2026
5.0

I would like to recommend the 4 hour Saint Emilion tour from Bordeaux. The knowledgeable guide Rudolphe first introduced us to the French wine culture with continuous commentary about the terroir, grapes, and the history of grape growing and wine making. Arriving in Saint Emilion he offered a tour of the church with commentary and then some free time to visit the delightful stores and wine shops in town. We then traveled to the Grand Cru Classe estate of Chateau Bellview established in 1642. There we toured the quaint production facilities including the caves which house the storage of the wines. We were able to see the bottles in the library even ones dating back to 1856. After a class on the art of tasting Bordeaux wines we were able to taste several vintages 2020, 2017 and the 2013, of the estate owners wines. The trip came to an end with a game on the way home of guess the aroma during the trip back to Bordeaux which seem to cut the 50 minute ride down to minutes. Over all a 5 star experience.

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Additional information

At least 2 adults are required for this activity to take place, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Children under 4 years old are not allowed on the tour, Pets are not allowed on the tour, For all guests joining tours from Strasbourg/Colmar/Mulhouse to Germany, please remember to bring your valid passport with you. Due to increased border controls between France and Germany, passport checks have become more frequent. Having your passport on hand will ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey., During Christmas period : The tour returns to Strasbourg, just outside the Grande-Ile district, with the exact address to be arranged with the guide.
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