Offenburg

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Travel into the heart of the Black Forest to find a city resplendent in gorgeous Baroque architecture, where the people are proud of their traditions and culture.

Offenburg, a city whose name means “open castle,” has a welcoming spirit as well as old walls, houses and churches. Lounge in a café while enjoying a slice of Black Forest gateau and participate in the city’s arts and culture scene to experience the warm hospitality.

This city has its roots as a Roman settlement, but from the 13th century until the 19th, it was a free imperial city in the Holy Roman Empire. Explore the old town to discover architecture dating from several different eras, including buildings exhibiting Baroque, Gothic and medieval styles.

Take a self-guided tour of the city to examine its historic establishments. The Königshof, a royal court built in the 1710s, is used today as the police headquarters. The Town Hall, a Hapsburg-inspired building in cream and maroon, dates back to 1741. Also of note are the Jewish Bathhouse and the Capuchins’ Monastery.

Step inside the Ritterhaus, previously a mayoral mansion, and find a museum dedicated to local and natural history. Learn about Offenburg’s role in the revolution of Baden and the economic boom of the 1950s.

Travel back in time in the Black Forest Open Air Museum, which is made up of several traditionally designed farmhouses and cottages. Costumed guides show how people used to live in the region through craft demonstrations. The museum is a 40-minute drive from Offenburg.

Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, sits in sculpted bronze in Offenburg, hinting at the city’s fondness for this drink. Come here during the last weekend in September to take part in the Ortenau Wine Festival. Alternatively, follow the Baden Wine Route, which runs for miles through the region. Wine hiking excursions depart from the city.

Offenburg is one of the transport hubs in Central Black Forest and intercity train services from around Germany run to Offenburg Station. Fly to BaselOpens in a new window, FrankfurtOpens in a new window or StrasbourgOpens in a new window, then head straight to Offenburg to discover a city rich in stunning buildings and engaging culture.

Mercure Hotel Offenburg am Messeplatz
Mercure Hotel Offenburg am Messeplatz
Schutterwaelder Str. 1a, Offenburg, BW
$90 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
$96 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
Total includes taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Offenburg. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Museum im Ritterhaus and Reithalle ...
7.8/10 Good! (722 reviews)
"Good hotel for a stop over"

Reviewed on Jan 27, 2025

Mercure Hotel Offenburg am Messeplatz
Holiday Inn Express Offenburg by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Offenburg by IHG
3.5 out of 5
Maria-und Georg-Dietrich-Strasse 8, Offenburg
$83 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$89 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Offenburg. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (278 reviews)
"A fair bit of walk from the station Otherwise unremarkable My room was facing the stations parking lot at ground level so there was a lot of noise at night Breakfast was ok"

Reviewed on May 23, 2025

Holiday Inn Express Offenburg by IHG
MOXY Rust
MOXY Rust
3.5 out of 5
Jakob-Schneider-Strasse 2, Rust
$109 nightly
The price is $119 total per night from Jul 13 to Jul 14
$119 total
Jul 13 - Jul 14
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Rust. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (739 reviews)
"Great little hotel. Took us a couple of days to figure out transport options for Europa Park and Rulantica- would be great if staff were more informed on this as they weren’t able to help! We discovered the free Rust-Bus loop on our final day- stops opposite Lidl and both theme parks and runs every ..."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

MOXY Rust
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beautiful top floor apartment surrounded by vineyards
Beautiful top floor apartment surrounded by vineyards
Offenburg, Zell-Weierbach
Stay at this apartment in Offenburg. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Pieper Basler Winery ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (151 reviews)
Pretty good - but low ceilings problem if over 5’8”
"The owners do not seem to use the VRBO app messages because we never got any response from them or any check/in instructions. Tried messaging multiple times. Finally got through via phone call but with limited English getting instructions for accessing the rental was challenging. If we had gotten ..."

Reviewed on May 19, 2024

Beautiful top floor apartment surrounded by vineyards
City Residence Access Strasbourg
City Residence Access Strasbourg
2 out of 5
11 rue des magasins, Strasbourg
Stay at this aparthotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,342 reviews)
"Excelente ubicación y atención. Te permiten dejar las maletas"

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

City Residence Access Strasbourg
City Residence Strasbourg Centre
City Residence Strasbourg Centre
3 out of 5
1 Rue des Magasins, Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Strasbourg. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,401 reviews)
"Elivater not working , towels must to pay"

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

City Residence Strasbourg Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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