Tiny Black Forest town with eight Michelin stars shares the limelight with beautiful National Park vistas.

Baiersbronn is a tiny town of only 15,000 people and yet it holds the highest concentration of Michelin stars in the world. Located in the heart of the Black Forest National Reserve, the town seamlessly combines delicious, gourmet food and nature. Three world-class restaurants share eight Michelin stars between them: Jörg Sackmann at the two-starred Schlossberg Restaurant, Harald Wohlfahrt at the three-starred Schwarzwaldstube Restaurant and Claus-Peter Lumpp at the three-starred Bareiss Restaurant. In this small town, you can have the best of both worlds: enjoy world-class food surrounded by breathtaking landscapes

On January 1, 2014, SouthWest Germany created the Black Forest National Park, where a large portion of the Black Forest was set aside and remains completely untouched. The Black Forest has always been a wild area that has intrigued visitors with a sense of mystery and story telling. The forest is full of life, especially now in spring as everything comes to a bloom. Under the motto "Let Nature Be," the park is allowed to grow wild without any human interruption but with human protection. Trees can grow as old as possible and only die of natural causes; animals run freely while humans get to observe the natural beauty of trees, rolling hills, bubbling brooks and overgrown landscapes. The densely forested area with intermittent open expanses and charming towns takes visitors away from the hectic, modern lifestyle many of us have become accustomed to. While visiting Baiersbronn, it is nearly impossible to stay away from a good hike through the forest.

An extensive collection of trails allows every traveler to explore at their own speed-either by bike or by foot, a leisurely walk or a more adventurous climb. When visiting Baiersbronn, guests can spend their days hiking and their evenings enjoying gourmet food. This year, Baiersbronn offers special travel packages such as the Gourmet Package that includes two nights in a three star hotel, a bottle of SouthWest German wine, and a four-six course meal prepared by Michelin starred chef Jörg Sackmann. If you would rather eat your meals outside in the fresh air after an adventurous hike, Baiersbronn also has a special package for you. Enjoy a guided tour, a packed backpack with a delicious lunch, two nights in a three-star hotel and an extra bottle of wild berry liqueur to warm the soul - all for 199Euros per person.

No visit to Baiersbronn would be complete without dining at one of the three Michelin starred restaurants. This tiny town is one of the world's culinary highlights boasting the highest concentration of Michelin stars worldwide. The three restaurants: Schwarzwaldstube, Restaurant Bareiss and Restaurant Schlossberg are at the forefront of Germany's culinary scene and offer five star accomodations:

• The Schwarzwaldstube is located in the Hotel Traube Tonbach and led by Harald Wohlfahrt. The restaurant is a culinary celebration of harmony and perfection, various influences and styles are channeled into a culinary masterpiece; anyone who truly enjoys food should dine here at least once.
• Restaurant Bareiss led by Claus-Peter Lump is one of Germany's top ten best restaurants. The restaurant is located at the elegant Hotel Bareiss and beautifully decorated with rich, romantic abundance. Combining this decorative abundance with Claus-Peter Lumpp's masterful cooking is an experience no one could soon forget.
• Restaurant Schlossberg, at the Hotel Sackmann, led by Jörg Sackmann combines an exquisite attention to culinary detail with the adventurous palate of its leader. The restaurant is decorated in the Mediterranean style and brings an atmosphere of serenity to its guests.
  
  Baiersbronn has an attention to detail and emphasis on good food that does not stop at their Michelin starred restaurants. This small town creates a culinary atmosphere that traverses from traditional taverns to four-starred hotels, from five-course dinners to gourmet hikes all the way to cabins with open fireplaces and hearty regional menus. The hard work, locally sourced food, organic ingredients and culinary excellence are hallmarks of the entire region. These values dovetail with the emphasis on sustainability, conservation and maintaining green practices in the Black Forest and SouthWest Germany. Baiersbronn is a town you experience with all five senses, and not one of your senses will leave this tiny but sparkling town dissatisfied.

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www.traube-tonbach.de/en/home
www.bareiss.com/en/hotel.html
www.hotel-sackmann.de/en

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