Family Trip to the Black Forest - 15/07 to 25/07

Day 1: Arrival in Frankfurt

Morning: Travel and preparations for trip.

Afternoon: Flight to Frankfurt and arrival at 18:00.

Evening: Check-in and overnight stay at Scandic Frankfurt Hafenpark, rest after travel.

Day 2: Pick-up Car & Drive to the Black Forest

Morning: Pick up rental car at SIXT Frankfurt/Main City Centre at 08:00, then collect family from hotel.

Afternoon: Drive through scenic route to Black Forest; enjoy stops at viewpoints and towns along the way.

Evening: Check in at Hotel Schlehdorn and relax after the journey.

Day 3: Exploring the Black Forest

Morning: Visit the Black Forest Open Air Museum (Vogtsbauernhof) to learn about regional history.

Afternoon: Explore nearby forest trails ideal for family hikes and play areas for the boys.

Evening: Dinner and family time at Hotel Schlehdorn.

Day 4: Family Outdoor Adventures

Morning: Head to Triberg Waterfalls, the highest waterfalls in Germany, great for kids.

Afternoon: Visit the Black Forest Railway Museum for a fun and educational experience.

Evening: Leisure time at the hotel or local village stroll.

Day 5: Adventure Park & Local Culture

Morning: Enjoy a morning at Fun Forest Kenzingen Adventure Park, with zip lines and climbing suited for all ages.

Afternoon: Visit a traditional Black Forest bakery or chocolatier to try local treats.

Evening: Relax back at Hotel Schlehdorn.

Day 6: Leisure & Scenic Exploration

Morning: Leisurely morning at the hotel, enjoy the gardens and play areas for the children.

Afternoon: Take a scenic drive through the Black Forest High Road (B500), stopping at viewpoints.

Evening: Dinner and early rest for next day’s travel.

Day 7: Black Forest to Park Europa Area

Morning: Check out from Hotel Schlehdorn and drive to Hotel Krønasår.

Afternoon: Explore Park Europa with day tickets, enjoy rides and attractions suitable for kids of all ages.

Evening: Overnight at Hotel Krønasår, rest and enjoy hotel amenities.

Day 8: Rolantica Water Park Fun

Morning: Full day at Rolantica Water Park, enjoy pools, slides, and relaxation areas perfect for the family.

Afternoon: Continue fun and exploration at the water park.

Evening: Return to Hotel Krønasår for overnight stay.

Day 9: More Park Europa Activities & Relaxation

Morning: Return for another visit to Park Europa for attractions not visited earlier.

Afternoon: Relaxation time at hotel or local sightseeing near the park.

Evening: Final dinner at Hotel Krønasår, packing for return journey.

Day 10: Return to Frankfurt & Flight Home

Morning: Early drive back to Frankfurt and check in at Scandic Frankfurt Hafenpark.

Afternoon: Prepare for departure; return rental car and check-in for flight.

Evening: Flight back home departing Frankfurt at 11:00 the next day.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Scandic Frankfurt Hafenpark - Overnight stays (Day 1 & Day 10): 2 nights, approx. €180/night, Total €360
• Car Rental (SIXT Frankfurt/Main City Centre), 10 days: approx. €450
• Hotel Schlehdorn, 5 nights: approx. €200/night, Total €1,000
• Hotel Krønasår, 3 nights: approx. €220/night, Total €660
• Black Forest Open Air Museum: 3 hours, Family tickets approx. €40
• Triberg Waterfalls: 2 hours, Entry approx. €15
• Black Forest Railway Museum: 2 hours, Entry approx. €25
• Fun Forest Kenzingen Adventure Park: 4 hours, Family tickets approx. €100
• Park Europa - 2 day tickets: Full days, Family approx. €180
• Rolantica Water Park: Full day, Family approx. €140
• Meals & Miscellaneous: Estimated €40/day, Total approx. €400
• Total Estimated Cost: €3,485

Tips

For families wanting to extend the trip, consider adding more days in the Black Forest to explore nearby towns such as Freiburg or Titisee, or visit the Europa Park for an extra thrill day. To reduce the trip duration, skip the second hotel stay near Park Europa and Rolantica and instead allocate those days for more relaxed exploration around the Black Forest area to minimize travel time and stress for younger children.