Friday, April 27, 2007

4th Weekend - Schwarzwald

It was very nice of my colleague in Ulm who drove all the way to Stuttgart to bring us to Schwarzwald or call it Black Forest. The Black Forest (German Schwarzwald) is a wooded mountain range in Baden-Württemberg, southwestern Germany. Here, it is known for its cuckoo clocks, honey, Black Forest ham, Pork Knuckle and Black Forest gateau (Black Forest cake). Too bad that we are too full to try their black forest cake.

We went to the largest cuckoo clock in the world and waited for the cuckoo bird to come out to cheer our day, hahaha! Well, it was really a huge one. Losta cuckoo clock sold as souvenier at this town.

Next, head to Triberg for the Germany's highest waterfall. Climbed up all the way and it was tiring. Anyway, in such a weather, we don't complain much because it was breezy and I bet it will not get you sweat. Nice scenery... and if have time, shall try hiking at this place.

Then, we drove to Titisee-Neustadt which is popular for winter sport. Here, there is a lake.. and we have lunch at one of the restaurant here. Wow, such a nice environment... cause the wind blows gently while you have your food. A little cold for me...

Well, last destination for the day... Freiburg. Popular opinion has it that Freiburg is the warmest city in Germany. Went in to a very old church which stands strong during world war II even the whole town was destroyed. Lastly, had a cup of coffee under the sun and drove back to Stuttgart.
Schwarzwald (Black Forest)

3 comments:

~ mrs lam ~ said...

aiyo... black forest cake... one of my fav... first time i heard about a place with this name.... if i'm there, i will still try to taste the cake even though i'm full oledi......hehehe.... must be yummy i bet!

ckchiam said...

hmmm... i think so too, but I am not a big fan of black forest cake. so, did not try as it will also add extra kgs, calories, etc... hahaha!

Lil Patchee said...

Guess what? We're going home!!! Weeeeeeeeeee!!! ;)