How to Visit Gengenbach, Germany, Gengenbach, Germany

Did you know that nestled in the quiet hills of Germany’s Black Forest is a town of 11,000 people that is also home to the world’s largest Advent calendar?!?

I knew I wanted to visit somewhere in Germany that had a real-life Advent calendar-one of those buildings that opens a different window every night leading up to the Christmas holiday. So when I searched where to go, I found Gengenbach, Germany. They turn their 24-windowed town hall into the world’s largest Advent calendar every holiday season.

And since it looked like the perfect Black Forest town to visit, I was hooked. Even though it took three trains to get there from Stuttgart. Even though it was tiny and off the beaten track (maybe more so for that!).

So whether you’re coming for Christmas or not, Gengenbach, Germany is the perfect place to visit the Black Forest. And I have here the complete guide for everything you need to know!

Gengenbach is located in the Black Forest, in the Baden-Württemberg region of Germany. It is in Germany’s southwest corner, close to the border with France. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).