Ein Holzsteeg führt in einen See

World-famous—the little lake in the Black Forest Titisee & Hochfirst

Places to visit in the Black Forest Titisee & Hochfirst

Lake Titisee has been one of Germany's most popular tourist destinations for decades. Visitors from near and far come here to see the lake, browse the many souvenir shops, and be part of the colorful hustle and bustle on Seestraße.

Lake Titisee One of
the top attractions
in Germany

  • The legendary Black Forest
  • Boat trips
  • Zäpfle Railway
  • The Hochfirst
  • Hochfirst ski jump 
Blick über den Titisee im Schwarzwald mit Ausflugsbooten am Ufersteg.

About the history The legendary
Black Forest

Lake Titisee covers an area of 1.3 km² and has an average depth of 20 m. The lake was once formed by the Feldberg glacier and is now fed by the Seebach stream. There are various theories about the origin of the name Titisee. One theory is that "Teti" means "child" in the Alemannic dialect, implying that children spring from the lake – just as the stork brings children elsewhere. This interpretation is not far-fetched, as legends about children coming from lakes were widespread in Central Europe at that time.

Schluchsee mit Nebel

Off to the water! Boat trips

Lake Titisee is perfect for a boat trip – either by pedal boat or, for a little more comfort, by motorboat. Excursion boats also offer lake tours (lasting approx. 25 minutes) where you can enjoy the atmosphere to the full. There is also a lido right by the lake with a large sunbathing lawn, playground, heated swimming pool, and access to the lake. If you want to get some exercise before the obligatory slice of Black Forest cake, you can walk or cycle around the lake on the lakeside path.

Eine Ausflugsfähre bei der Einfahrt in den Hafen am Schluchsee oder Titisee im Schwarzwald.

With the tourist train Ride on the
Zäpfle Railway

The Pferdestall restaurant on the edge of the pedestrian zone is the start and end point of the Zäpfle Railway, which takes you on an approximately one-hour journey through the picturesque Black Forest landscape. A truly wonderful outing for the whole family.

Die rote „Zäpfle-Bahn“ – ein touristischer Ausflugszug für Rundfahrten im Schwarzwald.

panoramic views The Hochfirst

The nearby Hochfirst, Titisee Neustadt's local mountain, offers an indescribably beautiful view of Lake Titisee. You can drive directly up the mountain via Neustadt and enjoy an impressive view after just a few steps. The Hochfirst is also a popular launch site for paragliders – exciting to watch.

Der Hochfirst mit Blick auf den Titisee

Winter events in the Black Forest Hochfirst
ski jump

And while you're there, it's worth taking a detour to the Hochfirstschanze ski jump of the same name in Titisee-Neustadt. Germany's largest natural ski jump is the venue for a wide variety of sporting events in winter and is also an impressive experience in summer. Daredevils can roll down the jump in a balloon during the summer months.

Actionreiches Winter-Event im Schwarzwald: Menschen in aufblasbaren Zorb-Bällen im Schnee.

photo gallery Impressions

  • Ein Mann rudert in einem kleinen Boot auf einem ruhigen See im Schwarzwald.
  • Ein kleines Boot auf einem nebligen Schwarzwaldsee in der Morgendämmerung.
  • Blick durch hölzerne Strukturen auf einen Steg am See im Schwarzwald bei Dunst.
  • Eine Ausflugsfähre bei der Einfahrt in den Hafen am Schluchsee oder Titisee im Schwarzwald.
  • Blick über den Titisee im Schwarzwald mit Ausflugsbooten am Ufersteg.
  • Actionreiches Winter-Event im Schwarzwald: Menschen in aufblasbaren Zorb-Bällen im Schnee.