Thirty minutes’ drive from Freiburg, lovely Vogtsburg prides itself on being the biggest wine producing town in Germany. Surrounded by rolling vineyards, this historic Baden-Württemburg community has long attracted keen foodies and wine aficionados, all eager to sample and savour its fabled produce. Fantastic food and wine have become synonymous with the town’s identity — as is evident in our pick of the best places to stay in Vogtsburg, which has boasted a Michelin star since the 1960s.

This really is heaven for wine lovers. Spend your days immersing yourself in fabulous tours and tastings of family-owned wineries, enjoying long, lazy gourmet lunches and ambling through picturesque countryside. You’ll find cycling and horse riding routes between the vineyards, too, and e-biking opportunities for more laid-back adventuring.

Stroll around Vogtsburg’s pretty town centre to admire heritage buildings, including well-preserved churches. The nearby Museum of Viniculture in Achkarren is well worth a visit, as is the Museum of Corkscrews in Burkheim. Deservedly popular, rooms — and tables — at the best places to stay in Vogtsburg fill up fast. Book your trip well in advance!