The Black Forest is Germany's biggest mountain range - stretching from Karlsruhe to the Swiss border. In places the trees are so dense that they appear "black," hence the name "Black Forest." The region counts some 20 million overnight stays annually.

In the Black Forest, tradition and customs are very prevalent; the cuckoo clocks, for instance, are known the world over. The first one of these was crafted in the middle of the 18th century, and its design has not really changed much since then. In Schonach and Triberg, both traditional cuckoo clock manufacturing centers, visitors can admire the biggest examples, measuring over 15 meters.