Hostels in Bad Herrenalb, Germany

Bad Herrenalb, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is situated in the southwest of the country, in the state of Baden-Württemberg. Around seven thousand six hundred people live in this community, which is located around thirty kilometres south of Karlsruhe between seven Black Forest valleys. The municipality is linked to the local train network. The railway line S1 connects Bad Herrenalb with Karlsruhe, the nearest bigger city. Another option to get there is by car, which gives you more flexibility to explore the different hiking trails in the Black Forest.

The historical origins of the town date back to the Cistercian monastery Alba Dominorum, which was founded in the twelfth century. Nowadays, Bad Herrenalb is a prospering tourist destination with an excellent reputation. It is certified as a climatic health resort and health spa. In the seventies, they started exploiting the mineral-rich water hidden deep in the earth, which entitles the town to append the word "Bad," German for "bath," to its official name. Apart from the health spa and the wide range of additional leisure facilities, many tourists visit the region for the numerous possibilities for outdoor activities. In summer, the average maximum temperatures top out at twenty-five degrees Celsius. In winter, the mean maximum temperatures can drop to four degrees Celsius.

As a tourist, you can choose from several guesthouses, hotels, and holiday apartments; there also exist options for a Bad Herrenalb, Baden-Württemberg, Germany hostel. Keep in mind that the region is very popular with tourists in winter and summer, so booking your Bad Herrenalb, Baden-Württemberg, Germany hostel or accommodation in advance is recommendable. Your hostel in Bad Herrenalb, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is a bit old-fashioned and particularly suitable for families with kids and school classes. Your Bad Herrenalb, Baden-Württemberg, Germany hostel will place you a bit outside the town.

Active tourists enjoy the diverse supply of outdoor activities such as golf and hiking. You can use the numerous hiking paths to enjoy the authentic natural landscape of the Black Forest. Moreover, if you like climbing, check out the cliffs of Falkensteinfelsen, which are easy to access, right next to the district Kullenmühle in Bad Herrenalb. Do not miss the opportunity to try out the taste of a real Black Forest cake in one of the cosy traditional cafés in the region -- it's definitely worth a try. If you are into history and culture, visit the remaining well-maintained Cistercian monastery, where the whole history of this town started.