Bräunlingen in the Black Forest

Map: Black Forest

Key Facts

• Location: at the eastern edge of the Black Forest, 20 km south of Villingen-Schwenningen
• Autobahn A 81 exit at Geisingen (No. 38) or triangle Bad Dürrheim (No. 37)
• 700-1000 m above sea level
• 5,900 inhabitants
• Districts: Bruggen, Döggingen, Mistelbrunn, Unterbränd, Waldhausen.

Description

Bräunlingen is situated on the Baar plateau at the eastern edge of the Southern Black Forest and is known for its historic old town—featuring a medieval layout—as well as its traditional *Fastnacht* (carnival) celebrations. Lake Kirnbergsee (a popular swimming lake) is a favorite destination for excursions.

There is always something going on in Bräunlingen: the Alemannic Fasnet (carnival), Street Music Sunday (held every two years in late August), the Black Forest Marathon (second weekend in October), and the region's major autumn fair and folk festival, the Bräunlingen 'Kilbig' (third weekend in October).

Photo: The Kirnbergsee - lake for swimming and windsurfing

Photo: Historical town gate