2. Region The Black Forest is located in Southwest Germany. This is a wooded mountain range covered with a mixture of deciduous trees.
3. The Black Forest and its culture. The name The Black Forest was quite accurate in earlier times considering its impenetrable canopy of trees casting shadow upon the forest floor. The people of the Black Forest speak two different dialects of German, Alemannic and Swabian. Wood carving is a popular activity for the people of the Black Forest. Cuckoo Clocks are a example of their crafts.
4. Local Legends The forest is told to be inhabited by mythical creatures such as witches, fairies, werewolves, goblins, and dwarves. Which could easily be believed because of the obvious magical appearance of this beautiful area.
