The Black Forest House

Photo: Magnificent Black Forest farmstead in Prechtal

Information in brief

• Typical form with a hipped roof
• Found mainly in the central and southern Black Forest

Description

The typical Black Forest farmhouse - also referred to as a Black Forest house – has been built in this form for hundreds of years. You will find it mainly in the central and southern Black Forest.

Photo: Black Forest farmhouse in Oberried

For the most part, the Black Forest houses are still used as dwelling houses, as well as for agriculture and tourism.