Why the Black Forest Loft is not an ordinary holiday apartment

They are not staying in a holiday apartment. They are staying in a former cigarette factory dating back to 1908.

Ehemalige Zigarettenfabrik A. Batschari in Baden-Baden um 1910 mit Arbeitern vor dem Fabrikgebäude. Historische Industriearchitektur der späteren Schwarzwald Loft Ferienwohnungen im denkmalgeschützten Batschari Palais.

Those looking for a vacation rental will find a wide selection in Baden-Baden. Many offer good amenities, a central location, or a beautiful view of the surrounding countryside. The Black Forest Loft, however, doesn't begin with a list of amenities. It begins with a story.

Before people spent their holidays here, these rooms were the scene of industrial history. The listed building of the former Batschari cigarette factory is one of Baden-Baden's most iconic structures. Where guests now enjoy breakfast, hundreds of people once worked. Where light now streams through tall windows, millions of cigarettes were manufactured.

You can still feel this history today. And that's precisely why the Black Forest Loft doesn't feel like an ordinary holiday apartment.

Wo heute Gäste im Schwarzwald Loft wohnen, wurden vor mehr als 120 Jahren täglich Tausende Kisten mit Batschari-Zigaretten verladen. Die historische Aufnahme zeigt das geschäftige Leben vor der Fabrik um 1902.

A place with character, not just a cookie-cutter accommodation.

Many vacation apartments are functionally furnished. They serve their purpose. The Black Forest Loft takes a different approach. The historic walls, the generous windows, and the exceptional ceiling heights tell the story of the building's past. At the same time, modern furniture, high-quality materials, and a serene design ensure that the history doesn't feel like a museum, but rather like contemporary living. Here, industrial heritage and design meet. Not loudly and spectacularly, but quietly, authentically, and naturally.

Living instead of just sleeping

Most hotel rooms are designed for one night. The Black Forest Loft is designed for days.

Perhaps even for weeks. Early risers can start their morning with a cup of coffee in the living area while their partner is still asleep. Those returning from an excursion have space to read, cook, or relax. There's room for different daily rhythms. That's precisely what makes the difference. You're not just booking a bed in Baden-Baden. You're booking space, peace, and freedom.

Wo heute Gäste im Schwarzwald Loft wohnen, arbeiteten vor über 100 Jahren Hunderte Menschen an der Herstellung von Batschari-Zigaretten. Die historische Aufnahme zeigt die Produktionshalle der Fabrik um 1910.

More space for your rhythm

For many people, a vacation means finally not having to look at the clock. No breakfast buffet that closes at ten o'clock. No hotel lobby. No crowded common areas.

In the Black Forest Loft, you decide how your day unfolds. The fully equipped kitchen allows for a relaxed breakfast at your own pace. The spacious living area provides room for shared time and personal moments of retreat. The underground garage with your own parking space eliminates the hassle of searching for parking in a city where space is often scarce. It 's precisely these little freedoms that transform a stay into a temporary home.

The private underground parking space eliminates the search for parking in a city where spaces are often limited. Guests travelling with an electric vehicle can conveniently charge their car directly at the parking space, making their stay even more relaxed.

Hier begann die Reise jeder Batschari-Zigarette. Die historische Lagerhalle zeigt die gewaltigen Mengen an Tabak, die einst in der Fabrik in Baden-Baden verarbeitet wurden. Heute wohnen Gäste des Schwarzwald Loft in den Mauern dieses außergewöhnlichen Industriedenkmals.

A piece of Baden-Baden history

Baden-Baden is known worldwide for its Belle Époque architecture, its thermal baths, and its elegant spa tradition. Less well-known is the city's industrial history. The Batschari cigarette factory was once one of Baden-Baden's most important employers. The company was renowned far beyond the region and wrote a significant chapter in German industrial and design history. Today, this place lives on. Not as a museum. Not as a backdrop. But as an exceptional living space.

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For people who are looking for something special

The Black Forest Loft isn't the right accommodation for everyone. Those seeking daily room service, a hotel lobby, and a breakfast buffet will feel more comfortable in a traditional hotel. However, those looking for a place with history, character, and personality will find something rare here: a vacation apartment that doesn't try to be like a hotel, but instead has the courage to remain unique.

The Schwarzwald Loft is an extraordinary holiday apartment in Baden-Baden for travellers seeking more than a hotel room – more space, more freedom, and a place with a story to tell.

August Batschari in seinem Büro um 1910. Der Unternehmer machte Baden-Baden zu einem bedeutenden Standort der europäischen Zigarettenindustrie. Heute erinnern die historischen Fabrikgebäude des Batschari Palais an diese außergewöhnliche Geschichte.

Welcome to the Black Forest Loft

A former cigarette factory dating from 1908.

A listed industrial building.

A design loft with history.

And perhaps the most extraordinary way to experience Baden-Baden.

Living instead of just sleeping.