Schönwald im Schwarzwald is a small village in the Black Forest in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It was here that the Cuckoo clock was invented in 1737 and the village, naturally, exploits this historic claim to fame.
Understand
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Map of Schönwald im Schwarzwald
See
[edit]- 1 Reinertonishof, Schwarzenbach 12. Local museum, building originally from 1619 and rebuilt in 2006 after a fire. Also offers pony rides, carriage rides and sleigh rides during winter.
- 2 Blindensee. A raised bog lake situated in the middle of the forest brimming with rare plants.
Do
[edit]During winter:
- 1 Dobel Skilift, Franz-Schubert-Straße 3. Ski Lift used by locals and tourists a like. Beginner friendly and there is a ski rental close by.
- 2 Rößle Skilift. The other ski lift in town. Beginners should be aware that the slope is rather steep.
- Around the village there are dozens of kilometres of cross-country ski trails waiting to be explored.
Buy
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[edit]- 1 Gasthaus Rößle, Weißenbach 6, ☏ +49 7722 4848. Evenings can be busy, so reservations are recommended. Good price/quality..
- 2 Restaurant & Café Löwen, Furtwanger Straße 8, ☏ +49 7722 4114, info@hotel-loewen.com.
- 3 Küferhäusle, Schwarzenbach 14.
Sleep
[edit]- 1 Hotel Gasthof Schwarzwaldtanne, Ludwig-van-Beethoven-Straße 7, ☏ +49 7722 4835.
- 2 Hotel Adlerschanze, Johann-Wolfgang-von-Goethe-Straße 8, ☏ +49 7722 96880.
- 3 Hotel Ochsen, Ludwig-Uhland-Straße 18, ☏ +49 7722866480.
- 4 Hotel Dorer, Franz-Schubert-Str. 20, ☏ + 49 7722 95050.