Baden-Württemberg

Baden-Württemberg is in the southwestern part of the country to the east of the Upper Rhine and is one of the 16 states of Germany.

The Rhine forms the western border as well as large portions of the southern border. The Black Forest, the main mountain range of the state, rises east of the Rhine valley.

Baden-Württemberg has an excellent rail network, serving even quite remote areas. Especially rural villages are served by busses which generally leave from main train stations in larger towns and cities.

Baden-Württemberg contains some of Germany's most significant wine-growing regions. Much of the wine economy is in the hands of local co-operatives and the locals enjoy the wine in old-fashioned wine cellars. The best wine grows in an area called the Kaiserstuhl in Baden.