St. Georgen in the Black Forest: Find hotels

St. Georgen in the Black Forest brings together the history of sound and technological development with hiking trails and the Black Forest Railway. The source of the Brigach, the protected Kobisen Mill, and a seasonal ski lift add further highlights. If you are looking for a hotel, these themes can help you decide what to focus on during your trip: culture, outdoor activities, or the train journey itself. St. Georgen in the Black Forest lies on the Rhine–Danube watershed.

The phonograph industry and the history of mechanical sound

The German Phonograph Museum focuses on the history of St. Georgen’s phonograph industry and the development of mechanical sound recording and playback. The museum was established in 1972 by bringing together the private phonograph collections of two St. Georgen residents. Here, the history of a local industrial sector meets the development of a specific technology.

Hiking trails and the source of the Brigach

A guide published in 2024 lists a 220 km network of hiking trails in St. Georgen, including the 16 km St. Georgen Heritage Trail. Network and route details may change, so check the information before setting out. The signposted hike to the source of the Brigach starts at Klosterweiher and leads to the source near the Hirz farm. The two routes therefore differ in what first helps you find your bearings: the Heritage Trail is defined by its stated length, while the signposted hike is defined by its destination at the source of the Brigach.

Other places and seasonal conditions

The Oberer Schlossberg ski lift is at an altitude of 975 metres and is considered suitable for families because of its modest vertical drop. It operates seasonally, so check current conditions if you plan to include the lift in your itinerary. The Kobisen Mill is a protected, restored farm mill in St. Georgen. At the Black Forest Gourmet Workshop, chocolate is made in the shape of vinyl records.

Getting there on the Black Forest Railway

St. Georgen has the highest-altitude station on the Black Forest Railway. Traveling on this railway takes you through 39 tunnels and over viaducts, offering a striking landscape experience along the way. The train journey itself can therefore be part of your travel plans, not just a way to reach your destination.

Regional highlights in the Schwarzwald-Baar district

The Schwarzwald-Baar district offers hiking and cultural experiences on a range of scales. A 2.5-kilometre circular trail runs around oval-shaped Kirnbergsee and crosses the dam. The 109-kilometre, cross-border WasserWeltenSteig premium hiking trail is quite different in scope: on the German side, it runs entirely through the region, from Germany’s highest waterfalls in Triberg to the Rhine Falls near Neuhausen.

The Swabian-Alemannic Fasnet carnival in the Schwarzwald-Baar district is also part of the region’s cultural history: in December 2014, it was added to Germany’s nationwide UNESCO inventory of intangible cultural heritage. The carnival there lasts six days, from Schmotziger Dunnschtig to Ash Wednesday.

Discover more destinations: Bräunlingen, Bad Dürrheim, Villingen-Schwenningen, Donaueschingen, Nußbach, Dauchingen, Königsfeld in the Black Forest, Gremmelsbach.

See the overview of destinations in the wider region: Schwarzwald-Baar district.