Culture

Black Forest gateau (also commonly called Black Forest cake in the USA and Australia) is the English name for the southern German dessert Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (li ...   read more >>
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The first Black Forest cuckoo clocks were made in the middle of the 18th century. They had hand-painted shields and wooden clockworks.

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Because of its scenic beauty, relatively warm and sunny climate and easy access to the Black Forest, Freiburg is a hub for regional tourism. The longest cable car in German ...   read more >>
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Freiburg is one of the wine towns in Germany. The town has been surrounded by fertile vineyards for as long ago as the 13th century.

At times the ...   read more >>
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Its impossible to overlook. The people of Freiburg are cyclists. There are apparently more bicycles than residents in the city. Housewives and househusband ...   read more >>
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Freiburg's lively old town is always worth a stroll. Enjoy browsing through the large department stores, boutiques, leather shops, perfumeries, jewellers, bookshops, arts a ...   read more >>
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The Bollenhut traditional hat with its pompoms suits the Black Forest particularly well. People all over the world are always glad to see it. As a symbol, as a trademark. < ...   read more >>
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