Adventures in the Black Forest
We create space for moments of happiness.
Our 4-star superior hotel offers you a variety of exciting activities that will make you happy. Discover the sweet life on a classic car tour. Recharge your batteries with meditation, yoga or an effective full-body workout. No matter what you feel like, we will create unforgettable experiences in the Black Forest for you.
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Good to know
What is there to do in Durbach and the surrounding area?
Durbach and the surrounding region offer a wealth of experiences to suit every taste, from walks along the Durbach ‘Genießerpfade’ (gourmet trails) and classic car tours through the vineyards, to wine tastings at local wineries and day trips to Strasbourg, Freiburg or Europapark Rust. You can find all the latest events and activities on our website under ‘Experiences & Region’. Our reception team will be happy to assist you in person with recommendations and arrangements.
What are some things to do with the family in and around Durbach?
Durbach offers families a wealth of experiences, from swimming fun at the outdoor pool to adventure golf, horse rides at the Durbach Ranch and Segway tours, right through to birds of prey displays and a trip on our vintage bus, Willi. For day trips in the region, we recommend the Black Forest National Park, the Vogtsbauernhof Open-Air Museum in the Black Forest or Europapark Rust. As a hotel guest, you can take advantage of many offers free of charge or at a discount with the KONUS guest card.
Does the hotel hire out bicycles or e-bikes?
Thanks to our partnership with MYVELO Oberkirch, we can hire out bicycles and e-bikes directly at the hotel. Please do ask at reception – we’ll take care of everything else and recommend the most beautiful routes through the woods and vineyards.
What events does the Hotel Ritter offer?
The Hotel Ritter offers a varied weekly programme as part of its all-inclusive package: yoga on Mondays and Fridays, Pilates on Tuesdays, sauna infusions on Tuesday evenings, Stretch & Relax on Wednesdays, and breathwork on Saturdays. In addition, there are bookable experiences such as classic car tours, silent wine tastings, private yoga sessions, meditation, qi gong, yoga walks, mindfulness retreats in the forest and the special culinary experience ‘Le Petit Chef’. The region also hosts regular events such as the ‘Sundowner’ at Staufenberg Castle, the Durbach Wine Festival and ‘Wine & Yoga’.
What do you recommend in summer, and what in winter?
In summer, the Durbach vineyards are the perfect setting for walks, classic car tours and picnics. The ‘sundowner’ at Staufenberg Castle, held on the first and third Wednesday of every month from May to September, and the Durbach Wine Festival in early June are particular highlights. In winter, our Black Forest Winter Challenge in January is a real treat; the Triberg Waterfalls are illuminated all year round; and Gengenbach enchants visitors during the festive season with the world’s largest Advent calendar. The Caracalla Thermal Baths in Baden-Baden offer an unforgettable experience whatever the season. Our reception team will be happy to advise you personally.
Are there any opportunities for children in the region?
Children will have a brilliant time in Durbach and the surrounding area. The outdoor swimming pool, the 12-hole adventure golf course, the Pit-Pat course and several playgrounds provide plenty of fun and exercise from May to mid-September. The Black Forest National Park, with its adventure trails, and Europapark Rust, with over 100 attractions, are unforgettable destinations for the whole family. As a hotel guest, you can enjoy many of these attractions free of charge or at a discount with the KONUS guest card.
Can the hotel organise activities or excursions for us?
We’d be delighted to help – our reception team are your personal on-site concierges. Whether it’s a classic car tour through the vineyards, a wine tasting, a picnic experience, yoga, personal coaching or excursions in the region, we’ll take care of the planning and ensure you have unforgettable moments of happiness.