Grafenhausen: Zäpfle Heimat

The southern Black Forest defines the setting of Grafenhausen — dispersed hamlets, pastureland and dense conifer woods give daily life a distinctly rural rhythm. This municipality in Baden-Württemberg lies near Germany’s border with Switzerland, in a highland area where forestry continues to shape the local landscape. Rothaus, one of Grafenhausen’s localities, is home to the Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus, founded in 1791 and widely associated with its Tannenzäpfle beer. Grafenhausen presents the quieter, working side of the Black Forest beyond its larger resort towns. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Grafenhausen and the southern Black Forest.

Baden-Württemberg is best known within Germany for the Black Forest, the wooded upland region that shapes much of the state’s southwest. Its terrain also reaches from the Upper Rhine plain and its wine-growing areas to the limestone ridges of the Swabian Jura, while Lake Constance marks part of the southern frontier. Stuttgart, the state capital, is closely tied to the automobile industry and hosts the Mercedes-Benz Museum and Porsche Museum. Heidelberg’s old town and castle add another important strand to the region’s identity, alongside renowned universities, spas and regional cooking. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Baden-Württemberg.

Germany stretches from the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts to the Alps on its southern border, encompassing northern plains, river valleys and forested uplands. The Rhine, Danube and Elbe have long connected its regions, while the Black Forest and Bavarian Alps give the south a more dramatic relief. Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate and Museum Island reflect the capital’s role in German history and culture. Cologne Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, rises above the Rhine, and the Bauhaus movement, founded in Weimar in 1919, transformed modern design far beyond Germany. Regional cooking, Christmas markets and brewing traditions bring further character to daily life. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding area to extend your view of Germany.