In the middle of the famous black forest in Germany, 4 km from Baiersbronn, one can discover Traube Tonbach. The drive up to the property is the first part of the experience. The national park is located nearby the hotel and Tonbach is particularly known for the beautiful nature and the crisp mountain air. For hotel Traube Tonbach, these are essential aspects and they can even claim this with a Gold DEHOGA Environment-Award (an environmental check for the hotel and restaurant industry in the areas energy/climate, water, waste and groceries/purchase of regional products).

Traube Tonbach is a family owned property for over 225 years. The hotel was built in 1789 and 8 generations of the Finkbeiner family successfully transformed the property into one of Germany’s most famous hotels. Today, owner Heiner Finkbeiner and his family manage the property with the highest standards of quality in every aspect. Whether that is gastronomy or wellness, sports or the personal service. The atmosphere is authentic and combines traditional Swabian ambiance and architecture with new modern buildings and hotel assets.

The property features 153 rooms, apartments and suites divided over several buildings. The majority of the rooms is located in the main building and are decorated in the style of a typical country house with Black Forest ambience. Just across the road, in the building ‘House Kohlwald’ there are 22 luxurious premium rooms, family apartments and a suite. This part of the hotel was completely renovated in 2012. Amenities in all of the spacious rooms include contemporary interior elements, LED flat screen TVs, free wireless internet and a balcony or terrace with great views of the Black Forest.

The modern Spa offers the latest beauty techniques and wellness treatments and the outdoor pool, heated to a comfortable 32 degrees, is a pleasure on cold and warmer days. But there’s an inside swimming pool, too, and for the guests of the House Kohlwald there is an exclusive SPA-Lounge with steam room, bubble bath and panoramic family sauna with stunning views of the surrounding nature. The hotel is well catered for children with a large indoor play area, a playground, a restaurant, cooking classes and toy cars.

Traube Tonbach is particularly known for its unique food and beverage offer. From the delicious and rich breakfast to a gourmet dinner at Schwarzwaldstube restaurant (awarded with 3 Michelin Stars and 19.5/20 Gault&Millau ): your taste buds will be spoiled all day. The property has three gourmet restaurants: Schwarzwaldstube restaurant (19.5 Gault&Millau 2018), Köhlerstube restaurant (16/20 gault&Millau 2018), and Bauernstube restaurant (16/20 Gault&Millau 2018). For more information about these restaurants, please consult our restaurant section. In the romantic Silberberg restaurant, hotel guests can also enjoy a great à la carte or multicourse menu.

Hotel Traube Tonbach is a unique property in the beautiful black forest in Germany. More than a hotel, Traube Tonbach is a destination with gastronomy and wellbeing at its core. From three Michelin star dining to a relaxing spa treatment after a day hiking in the forest, Traube Tonbach offers a luxurious Swabian experience experience from head to toe.

The Hotel

Rooms & Suites

Written by Sven & Frank