Welcome to the Black Forest National Park
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Welcome to the wilderness
Welcome to the wilderness
The wild beauty of the Black Forest, the magic of unspoilt nature, an environment of peace far from the stresses of modern life – all can be experienced by visiting the Black Forest National Park. On 1 January 2014, Baden-Württemberg’s first National Park was established – the forest between Baden-Baden and Freudenstadt, covering an area of around 10,000 hectares, can once again revert to its wild, natural state.
Leave nature to nature – that’s the motto here. From the rare three-toed woodpecker to the bark beetle, there’s room for all in the National Park. The fastest ...
The National Park Centre
opening hours
October - April:
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm
May - September:
Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm
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Rules for visitors
Rules for visitors
We are delighted that you are interested in discovering the Black Forest National Park and wish you a very warm welcome. Due to the high number of visitors in the park, however, it ...
Species and nature conservation
Species and nature conservation
The upland pastures of the northern Black Forest, known locally as ‘grinde’, were grazed for hundreds of years during the summer months by cattle, sheep and goats. As a result, a type of open heathland has developed here which has become a special habitat for a number of species.
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Wilderness trail
Wilderness trail
After Hurricane Lothar in 1999 this area was simply left in its post-storm state. Hence the trail weaves its way over – and under – trees toppled by the hurricane-force winds. Here, ...
Travel directions
Experience the wilds with all your senses
Experience the wilds with all your senses
A fascinating selection of natural images await you in the Black Forest National Park in what is one of Germany’s most famous forest landscapes: dark green forests covering gentle ...
Working in the National Park
Working in the National Park
In addition to the full-time employees, the National Park’s major objective of ‘leaving nature to nature’ is also supported by numerous voluntary workers and freelancers. It is ...
How to find us!
National Park Black Forest
Schwarzwaldhochstraße 2
77889 Seebach
Germany
Email: info@nlp.bwl.de
Phone: +49 7449 - 92998 0
Fax: +49 7449 - 92998 499
