Schluchsee on the north shore of the lake

Schluchsee lies directly on the north shore of the lake of the same name. The town offers families on holiday several things to enjoy: its lakeside setting, marked hiking and cycling trails, a circular cycling route, and insights into the history of glassmaking. The annual Lake Night Festival, held in early August, is another highlight. When planning your trip, you can decide whether to focus on the lake, outdoor activities, culture or a festival.

Schluchsee and its lakeside setting

The town’s location directly on the northern shore is one of its defining features. If the lake is an important part of your holiday, Schluchsee is a destination worth considering.

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can start by thinking about the kind of holiday you have in mind: would you like the landscape to set the scene, do you want to include cycling and hiking, or are you particularly interested in culture and local traditions? Schluchsee offers a range of specific options to consider, without requiring you to commit to just one kind of holiday.

The Lake Night Festival and the history of everyday glassware

The Lake Night Festival takes place every year in early August and is organised by the municipality’s many clubs and associations. If you plan to holiday in Schluchsee at this time, you can include the festival as a special event in your plans. Its annual date and the involvement of local clubs give it a firm connection to community life.

Another cultural discovery is the history of the Aeule glassworks and everyday glassware from the Black Forest. The exhibition at the Aeule Glassworks Cabinet explores both subjects. You’ll find the cabinet at Fischbacher Straße 7, 79859 Schluchsee. If you’d like to learn about regional craft history as well as spend time outdoors, you can include this in your holiday plans.

Hiking and cycling trails around Schluchsee

Schluchsee has 160 kilometres of marked hiking and cycling trails. Getting out on foot or by bike is another possible focus for your trip. This figure covers both hiking and cycling trails; it does not mean that every route has the same character. To help narrow down your options, you can first decide whether you’d rather hike or go on a bike ride.

One specific option is the family-friendly Schluchsee Tour: this easy, 17.87-kilometre circular cycle route follows mostly level paths around Schluchsee. The Schluchsee Tour for families starts at the Schluchsee Tourist Information Office. Its length, route and description as an easy ride can help you plan it as a dedicated outing during your trip. If you have a particular bike ride in mind for your holiday, you can take its route details into account when planning your day.

Getting there and choosing your holiday destination

Schluchsee is connected to the Dreiseenbahn railway line and is conveniently located on the B 500. You can also factor in how you’ll get there when choosing the town: the rail connection and its location on the main road are two specific points of reference. Which one matters for your trip depends on your own plans. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment in Schluchsee, you can weigh up these travel considerations alongside your interests in the lake, trails or cultural attractions.

Discover more places

You can also discover these places: Gottenheim, Breisach am Rhein, Löffingen, Vogtsburg im Kaiserstuhl, Titisee-Neustadt, Gundelfingen, Heuweiler, Bollschweil.

For the broader travel overview: Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald.