Places to see
Culinary delights, culture and the Black Forest.
The Ortenau region of Baden should really be a must-see on any major world tour. This region boasts one of the world's three most important Gothic cathedrals, Roman excavations, one of only two Fabergé museums in the world, a unique natural landscape, the world's best beer, the world's largest cuckoo clock, the best ham, and nearly 50 Michelin stars in the catchment area, all within less than 40 minutes of the Liberty!
Holiday in the heart of the Ortenau
Goethe once wrote about Offenburg and the Ortenau: “In no other country does the sun shine heller and the sky bluer than here between the Rhine and the vines!” We may respectfully add: Offenburg, this tranquil gateway to the Black Forest, is a trade fair and media city, a fine cultural and shopping city.
And, of course, a wine metropolis, surrounded by magnificent nature. In the east OffenburgThe vineyards extend all the way up to the edge of the Black Forest. Riesling and Pinot Noir are among the exquisite grapes. The wines can be sampled in cozy inns, cosy wine taverns, and first-class restaurants. A true culinary delight, they accompany the famous Baden cuisine. And from the vineyards, the view sweeps westward, all the way to neighboring Alsace. There, on the horizon, the silhouette of Strasbourg Cathedral already rises into the sky.
For more information, please visit Offenburg.de
French savoir vivre
Stroll through the wonderful metropolis of Strasbourg, along the banks of the Ill River and the canals. Immerse yourself in a world of shopping with plenty of French savoir vivre. Stroll through tranquil parks and across lively marketplaces. The entire center of Strasbourg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Outstanding—in the truest sense of the word!—is the cathedral, the Cathédrale Notre-Dame, more than 1000 years old, a masterpiece of Gothic art.
Or the picturesque "Little France" – "La Petite France" – with its beautiful historic half-timbered houses right on the waterfront, where fishermen, millers, and tanners once lived. What's more, the European Parliament is located in Strasbourg. The enormous Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art fascinates visitors. The Tomi Ungerer Documentation Center is dedicated to the artistic work of the famous Alsatian illustrator.
For more information, please visit Strassburg.eu
At the foot of the Black Forest
How charming, how charming this university town in Baden is! Many people are eager to live, study, and be creative here in Freiburg im Breisgau. The heart of the city has an almost Mediterranean feel: on Rathausplatz, Oberlindenplatz, or Augustinerplatz, along the babbling "Bächle" streams in the old town, around the secluded fountains, in cozy pubs and sidewalk cafés.
Or at the truly worthwhile market at the foot of Freiburg Cathedral, where Baden and Alsatian delicacies are lined up side by side. Freiburg is steeped in history, as evidenced by its city gates, churches and palaces, half-timbered architecture, and worthwhile museums. And from the almost 1300-meter-high Schauinsland mountain, a magnificent panorama opens up over the Black Forest mountains and all the way to the snow-capped peaks of the Alps.
For more information, please visit Freiburg.de
Paradise of activities & cuisine
Cuckoo clocks and cherry cakes, Bollenhut (traditional German ham) and ham – yes, these are also what have made this wonderful holiday region in southwest Germany famous. But anyone who has ever seen the rolling, wooded hills of the Black Forest for themselves will have lifelong memories. There are glittering lakes and picturesque Black Forest farms, and rustic inns invite you to linger.
Hikers, mountain bikers, and motorcyclists are amazed by the panoramic routes. And that's not all: The Black Forest mountains gently slope westward into the vast Upper Rhine Plain. It's precisely here that the vines line the espalier, and internationally award-winning top wines thrive. Best of all: LIBERTY guests have this magnificent natural backdrop within sight! Simply linger on our roof terrace, vielleWith a sunset cocktail in your hand, look to the east – and let yourself be enchanted.
Shopping, hiking, skiing and further information can also be found at Black Forest Tourism.info
Casino, culture and thermal baths
What was good for the Romans should only be cheap for us: bathing, taking a spa treatment, relaxing, and immersing yourself in an entire balneotherapy world – in the naturally hot thermal baths of Baden-Baden, this is, so to speak, the norm. Baden-Baden is cozy and sophisticated; the spa town offers high-quality enjoyment, framed by the heights of the Black Forest, in the Festival Hall, or in its magnificent parks.
Enjoy exclusive shopping in the Old Town or along the historic Kurhaus Colonnades. The Fabergé Museum is a must-see. And in the evening, you could try your luck in what Marlene Dietrich once called "the most beautiful casino in the world."
For more information, please visit Baden-Baden.de
Adrenaline & fun guaranteed
The "Atlantica SuperSplash" and fairytale towers, flying giants, steamboat rides, and the ultimate spin course for roller coaster freaks, plus a host of shows, concerts, and events: there's nothing you won't find at one of Europe's largest theme parks – Europa Park Rust. 5,5 million visitors annually, and whether young or old, families or adrenaline junkies – everyone will be happy here.
Just right for a special kind of adventure day, just a few kilometers from Offenburg .
Are you planning a trip to Germany's most popular theme park? We're happy to take care of it! For more information, visit Europapark.de