Dream location in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park

Item: Hotel Reppert
Author: The Reppert family

Three steps from the forest, but miles away from everyday life

There are some places that you find. And others that find you. Hinterzarten belongs to the second category. At 900 metres above sea level, nestled in the Southern Black Forest Nature Park, our hotel is situated where the air grows clearer and your thoughts grow quieter. A climatic spa resort, just 30 minutes from Freiburg – and yet a completely different world. Peace and quiet begins right on your doorstep: silent paths, wide meadows, and forest as far as the eye can see.

Train crossing stone arch viaduct in forested mountains under clear sky

Close-up of car speedometer and dashboard gauges

Airplane taking off at sunset over a harbor with cranes

How to reach us

By train

By car

By plane

Train station: Hinterzarten

Take the IC or ICE trains to Freiburg. From there, the regional train takes you to Hinterzarten every 30 minutes – one of Germany’s most scenic railway routes, passing through the Höllental valley and over the famous Ravenna viaduct. Taxis are available at the station. Or you can walk – it only takes a few minutes to get here.

From the A5 motorway: take the Freiburg Mitte exit, continue straight along the Freiburg motorway (B31) through the picturesque Höllental valley to Hinterzarten.

From the A81 motorway: take the motorway junction at Bad Dürrheim, follow the B27/A864 motorway towards Donaueschingen, then take the B31 towards Freiburg as far as Hinterzarten. In the town centre, near the Kurhaus, turn left first, then immediately right again – and you’ll be on Adlerweg.

From Zurich: via Surbtal – Koblenz – Waldshut – B500 towards Freiburg to Hinterzarten

The nearest airports are:

Frankfurt (286km | 3h 11 min.)
Stuttgart (162km | 1h 47 min.)
Basel (101km | 1h 14 min.)
Zurich (87km | 1h 30 min.)

From there, we recommend continuing your journey by train via Freiburg or by hire car. We’re also happy to collect you on request and for an additional charge.

Train crossing tall stone arch viaduct in forest on a sunny day

Close-up of white car headlight with raindrops

View from airplane window showing wing during sunset

Woman in sweater in sunny flower field with mountains in the background

A place that does you good

For generations, Hinterzarten has been a beloved destination for people who seek relaxation in nature. The altitude, the crisp air, the mild, invigorating climate – all of this has a beneficial effect without you having to do a thing. Just breathe. Just be. Reppert is right in the heart of it all: surrounded by fir trees, with views of rolling hills, yet just a short walk from the town centre.

Sun rays shining through tall trees in a dense forest

Hinterzarten – a place steeped in history

Hinterzarten itself looks back on centuries of history – from a pilgrimage site to a spa resort renowned for its therapeutic climate, from a Black Forest village to a village of Olympic champions.

From “Hinter der Straß” to Hinterzarten

Hinterzarten was founded in 1148. The village used to be called “Hinter der Straß” (behind the road) – the northern part of Breitnau was called “Vor der Straß” (in front of the road). The modern spelling first appeared between 1708 and 1750. In the 13th century, Hinterzarten became a popular pilgrimage site – a spring in the “Schwefelmättle” area was said to have healing properties for eye ailments.

From a summer retreat to a spa resort

The first summer visitors arrived in 1850. In 1887, the Höllentalbahn opened as a tourist railway, opening up the Black Forest Highlands to visitors from all over the world. In 1964, Hinterzarten was designated a “climatic spa resort” – one of only 54 in Germany. The crisp air, the high altitude, the mild, invigorating climate: what drew us here continues to attract visitors to this day.

Village of Olympic champions

The Kirchwaldschanze ski jump was built in 1923, the Adlerschanze ski jump in 1924. Hinterzarten became home to legendary ski jumpers – Georg Thoma, Dieter Thoma, and many more. The Black Forest Ski Museum opened in 1997 in the historic Hugenhof. A small village with big stories.

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