Villas in Bernau
Bernau suits walkers and cross-country skiers who want a high Black Forest valley just south of the Feldberg. Its hamlets are spread along a valley about 8 km long, so expect some driving for shops and restaurants.
- Villas
- 12
- From, per week
- £348
About Bernau
Bernau im Schwarzwald is a municipality of around 1,800 people, formed in 1934 when four small municipalities of the Bernau valley were united. It sits at about 890 m in a high valley about 8 km long, and the land climbs to 1,415 m on the Herzogenhorn, which walkers usually climb from Bernau. The painter Hans Thoma was born in Oberlehen and a museum shows his work, while the Resenhof, a high Black Forest farm built in 1789, houses another museum. Bernau has five ski lifts and a ski school, and it is one of the snowiest parts of the Black Forest. The homes are close together, about half with a garden, with room for around six. Evenings are quiet.
Is Bernau right for you?
- Best for
- Hill walking and cross-country skiing in the southern Black Forest
- Not for you if
- You want shops, cafés and restaurants on the doorstep, because the hamlets are spread along the valley.
Near Bernau
Herzogenhorn
The 1,415 m summit lies inside Bernau's own municipality, with high cross-country trails and a walk to the summit cross from the Feldberg Pass.
Feldberg
The Black Forest's highest peak at 1,493 m has a winter sports area with chairlifts, drag lifts and 16 runs, from gentle to sporty.
Getting to Bernau
Plan to arrive by car. Bernau's hamlets are strung along a high valley about 8 km long, south of the Feldberg, and shops and restaurants are spread out, so you will want wheels for daily errands as well as for trips to the Feldberg lifts.
When to go to Bernau
Winter brings Bernau's own ski lifts, the bigger Feldberg area and cross-country trails around the Herzogenhorn, with snow depending on the year. In summer the draw is walking, with nearly 100 km of marked trails in the municipality. The Black Forest highlands get regular rain all year, and the Feldberg area is among the wettest.
Villas in Bernau
5-star property
3-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Bernau
Bernau, Black Forest, Germany
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+8 more
from£109
per night
3-star property
4-Bedroom Home, Bernau
Bernau, Black Forest, Germany
8
4
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£86
per night
5-star property
Wannenhof Romantik
Bernau, Black Forest, Germany
4
2
0
ParkingGardenTerrace+8 more
from£53
per night
4-star property
Wannenhof großzügig
Bernau, Black Forest, Germany
5
2
0
ParkingGardenMicrowave+8 more
from£58
per night
3-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Bernau
Bernau, Black Forest, Germany
6
3
0
BBQMicrowaveParking+8 more
from£101
per night
3-star property
4-star property
Wannenhof historisch
Bernau, Black Forest, Germany
4
2
0
ParkingFireplaceGarden+8 more
from£50
per night
5-star property
3-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Bernau
Bernau, Black Forest, Germany
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£55
per night
3-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Bernau
Bernau, Black Forest, Germany
6
2
0
BBQParkingMicrowave+8 more
from£61
per nightBernau villa holidays: questions answered
Is Bernau good for cross-country skiing?
Yes, the Bernau area has cross-country trails of up to 32 km depending on snow, and the training trails around the Herzogenhorn are the highest in the Black Forest, at about 1,350 m. Snow cover varies from year to year.
Can you walk up the Herzogenhorn from Bernau?
The usual ascent of the Herzogenhorn starts in Bernau, and trails also reach it from Menzenschwand and the Feldberg Pass. From the pass, the summit cross is about 75 minutes on foot.
Where is Bernau in the Black Forest?
Bernau lies in the Waldshut district of Baden-Württemberg, in a high valley south of the Feldberg and west of the Schluchsee. It borders Todtnau, Feldberg and St. Blasien.
Is there much to do in Bernau besides walking?
Walking and skiing come first, but the Hans-Thoma-Kunstmuseum and the Resenhof farm museum fill a wet day. There is also a paragliding flight school, and sled dog races are held in winter.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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