Breisach, Germany

German Traditions & the Black Forest

Picturesque Woodland and Local Craft Demonstrations Admire the dense, lofty fir forests of Germany’s Schwarzwald, the fabled Black Forest. Embark with your guide on a scenic drive through a mythical land of cuckoo clocks, glassblowing and timeless fairy tales. Your panoramic route will take you through wine-producing villages, each of them cradled among the soft, undulating hills, bucolic woodlands and prolific vineyards of southwestern Germany. Your journey culminates in a winding ascent up to the beautiful Hofgut Sternen hotel, a loyal keeper of Black Forest traditions. Upon arrival, you may choose to take an invigorating forest stroll, attend a cuckoo clock demonstration, watch a glassblower at work, or learn to make the region’s decadent Black Forest Cake. Afterward, savor a sausage roll next to a roaring bonfire, before returning to your ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.