Dark Parkour: Night Climbing in Pforzheim Forest Climbing Garden

Lights out and off you go - let the journey of discovery through the darkness begin in the Pforzheim Forest Climbing Garden. Fitted out with professional climbing equipment and a head torch, you'll venture into the unique night atmosphere of the nature park – where usually familiar terrain can reveal unexpected challenges in the altered light, for example the 8-meter-high climbing wall that leads to a 90-metre zip line into the darkness. But don't worry, experienced high-rope professionals supervise all climbs to ensure total safety despite the lack of light.

Full Moon Over Lake Constance - Wellness and History

Fantastic views over Lake Constance and the Alps are not solely possible during daylight hours, select locations provide picturesque opportunities even in low light conditions. Haldenberg Chapel in Ailingen or Gehrenberg Tower near Markdorf are superb for stargazing. And the Bodensee-Therme in Überlingen offers an extraordinary experience every month around the full moon - a special wellness day with regional specialties, stargazing, and much more.

Heidelberg Palace's Scheffel Terrace

Scheffelterrasse, or 'Scheffel Terrace', can be found in the rear part of the palace gardens and is one of the most beautiful places in Heidelberg to experience the sunset thanks to its panoramic views of the palace, the Old Town, the Old Bridge, and the Neckar River - as far as the plains of the river Rhine. It owes its name to the poet Joseph Victor von Scheffel, whose poetry was inspired by the view – and he was not alone, Goethe was also a frequent visitor to this ethereal spot. Admission to both the palace gardens and Scheffelterrasse is free. And why not add to the romance of the occasion with a glass of Heidelberg wine.

One River, Four Gins, One Punt, Noble Brandies

A river, a punt, four gins, a few tonics, and a sommelier for noble brandies: these are the basic ingredients for an unforgettable gourmet trip off the beaten track. This special event begins on the garden terrace of the Domizil Hotel in Tübingen. Here, overlooking the Neckar River, guests will taste a variety of regional gins under the expert guidance of noble brandy sommelier Angela V. Weis. Before heading out on the water, guests can prepare their own gin and tonic with botanicals and receive a Poké Bowl to go. Then, the leisurely twilight tour in a punt around the Neckar Island begins.

A Monastery, its Town, and its History Come Alive at Night

Experience the history and significance of the town of Calw and its Hirsau monastery complex in a special way during a torchlight walk. When it gets dark over the Nagold Valley in the Black Forest and the full moon illuminates the ruins of the monastery, the magic that surrounds the monastery walls of St. Peter and Paul can be experienced in a very special way. The firelight from torches creates a fantastic atmosphere as you tour the monastery complex and mystical stories about monastic life unfold their special power in the historical ambience. The charming little town is rich in cultural history. For centuries, water shaped the city and the people who lived there. Calw made German history in the High Middle Ages when the Hirsau Monastery, founded by the Count of Calw, was one of the most influential monasteries in Germany and was involved in the famous investiture dispute between Pope and Emperor.