Holiday in Alpirsbach
Alpirsbach, located in the upper Kinzig valley in the central Black Forest, is a picturesque vacation resort. The small town is the ideal place for beer lovers and keen hikers. Vacation in Alpirsbach is relaxation time!
Alpirsbach is located in Baden-Württemberg in the district of Freudenstadt. The town consists of a main town and five districts with 77 other villages, hamlets, farms and houses.
The Benedictine monastery, which is over 900 years old, is the heart of Alpirsbach and an absolute highlight for history and culture lovers. It impresses with its Romanesque architecture and offers insights into the eventful history of the region. Regular guided tours and events make the monastery a lively meeting place.
The town is known for its traditional brewery, Alpirsbacher Klosterbräu. Visitors can take part in guided tours of the brewery, learn about the production of the beer and taste the different varieties directly on site. The brewery is an important part of the regional identity and a must-see for beer lovers.
The Glaswiesen and Glaswald nature reserves and numerous protected landscape areas are located in the immediate vicinity. The well-maintained hiking trails, such as the rafters’ path, lead through some of the most beautiful valleys in the region. The only drinking water dam in Baden-Württemberg is located near Alpirsbach. The dam is not only a technical masterpiece, but also a popular destination for hikes and nature explorations. The clear water and idyllic surroundings make it a very special place.
Holidaymakers in Alpirsbach benefit from the KONUS guest card, which allows free travel on buses and trains throughout the Black Forest vacation region. This allows visitors to explore the surrounding area in a convenient and environmentally friendly way, from Pforzheim to Basel or Karlsruhe to Waldshut.
Holiday in Alpirsbach
It is raining cats and dogs when we arrive in Alpirsbach. Actually just the right weather for a guided tour of the Alpirsbach brewery. But of course it's not just us who have come up with this idea and so more and more people gather under their umbrellas at the meeting point.
Accommodation options
Landgasthof Sonne
Historisches Waldhaus
Braustüberl
Landgasthof Untere Mühle
Travel information about Alpirsbach
Arrival
By plane
The airports of Karlsruhr/Baden-Baden and Stuttgart are just under 100 kilometres away. The onward journey to Alpirsbach without a car is quite inconvenient and you have to reckon with about 3 hours of travel time due to the frequent changes.
By train
Alpirsbach has had its own railway station since 1884. Trains run here about every hour on the route from Offenbach to Freudenstadt.
By car
The main roads 294 and 462 run through the town.
Alpirsbach lies on the German Half-Timbered House Road.
On the way...
Public transport
With the Konus guest card you can use buses and trains free of charge between Pforzheim and Basel, Karlsruhe and Waldshut. You get the card when you stay overnight in the Black Forest.
On foot
From the Alpirsbach train and bus station, it takes about 5 minutes to walk to the monastery and brewery.