Schedule

Welcome Dinner - Kartoffelhaus

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

We welcome our families to a welcome dinner at das Kartoffelhaus - where Estella worked for many years and began her gastronomy career. Estella still works with closely with the Kartoffelhaus team. Many of her recipe creations are part of their menu. Please Note: We will only cover a first drink to toast (non-alcholic spritzer) and the appetizer.

Wedding Ceremony and Celebration

1:00 pm - 11:45 pm

ATTIRE: Semi-formal / Nice but Comfortable.

:: PLEASE SEE THE PAGE "WEDDING DAY CELEBRATION" FOR DETAILED SCHEDULE :: SCHEDULE IN BRIEF 12:00 - 1:00 PM -- Arrival (the Biergarten is open to the public) 1:30 - 2:00 PM -- Gathering, taking seats, instructions by Simone Bell D´Avis 2:00 - 4:00 PM -- Official Ceremony "Freie Trauung" with a little toast afterwards 4:30 - 6:00 PM Schnitzeljagd 6:30 PM -- Dinner 12:00+ AM -- End ::: PLEASE BRING WARM CLOTHES AND A RAIN JACKET ::: Evenings in the forest can get cold

Schauinsland - Cable Car & Black Forest Walk

Sat, Jun 6, 2026, 11:00 am - Sun, Jun 7, 2026, 6:00 pm

Please bring sport shoes and summer clothes, Sunglasses and water.

We meet at the Talstation Schauinslandbahn located past the little village of Günterstal, just south of the city, in a valley. We will take the cable car up to the top of the mountain. Those who are courageous enough to climb the top of the lookout tower will be rewarded with a great view over the black forest and towards the Vogesen in France. After we walk to the Halde for some cake like the classic Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cherry Cake).

☕️ Coffee, 🍦Ice Cream & Border Crossings (Colmar 🇫🇷)

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sunday - a day of rest, and closed shops--except for our favorite cafe! Morning - meeting for a coffee and fresh-baked goodies or ice cream (or both!) at Cafe Scheinpflug, owned by a good friend, and where Estella has been showcasing her treats for the past year. Afternoon - Heading to Colmar, France to visit "Little Venice" and the iconic town of the Alsace. Colmar is a picturesque little city with boutique shops and a lovely central market.