Schwarzwald-Baar district

The Schwarzwald-Baar district is a rural area in Baden-Württemberg that spans over 1,025 square kilometers across mountains, forests, and valleys in southern Germany. Villingen-Schwenningen serves as the administrative center managing about twenty municipalities and a population of over 217,000 residents.

The district was created in 1973 through the merger of the former Donaueschingen and Villingen districts into one administrative entity. This consolidation established the foundation for today's regional structure and governance.

The region preserves traditional Black Forest craftsmanship through watchmaking in Furtwangen and museums displaying local artisanal skills. Visitors can experience this heritage in workshops and exhibitions that reflect the area's handmade traditions.

The best time to visit is during warmer months when hiking and outdoor activities in the forests and mountains are most pleasant. The area is sparsely populated, so expect longer travel times between villages and plan public transportation in advance.

The area is the birthplace of two major European rivers: both the Danube and Neckar originate within the district. This makes it a geographically significant point for Europe's waterways.

Location: Freiburg Government Region

Capital city: Villingen-Schwenningen

Elevation above the sea: 749 m

Shares border with: Breisgau-Hochschwarzwald, Konstanz, Tuttlingen, Waldshut, Rottweil, Ortenau, Emmendingen

Website: https://lrasbk.de

GPS coordinates: 48.01667,8.43333

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:27