Region in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Internet in Black Forest: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Black Forest?
Median fixed broadband in Germany is 104 Mbps and mobile is 76 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Café wifi is available in Freiburg but often limited. Mobile coverage can drop in deep valleys and woods.
Getting online in Black Forest
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Cable and fibre are common in Freiburg, 100–1,000 Mbps for roughly 35–60 EUR a month; some villages remain on slower DSL. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is available in Freiburg but often limited. Mobile coverage can drop in deep valleys and woods. |
| Tourist SIM | Carrier shops, drugstores or supermarkets (Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect); ID check by video or in store required. About €10–20 per four weeks. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Telekom, Vodafone, O2 |
| Monthly data plan | €10–20 ($11–23) |
Coworking spaces in Black Forest
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| ecos work spaces Freiburg | St. Georgen (Basler Straße) | €29$33 |
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Black Forest?
Median fixed broadband in Germany is 104 Mbps and mobile is 76 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-05). Café wifi is available in Freiburg but often limited. Mobile coverage can drop in deep valleys and woods.
Which SIM card should I get in Black Forest?
Carrier shops, drugstores or supermarkets (Aldi Talk, Lidl Connect); ID check by video or in store required. About €10–20 per four weeks.
Can I use an eSIM in Germany?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Black Forest?
Yes: ecos work spaces Freiburg.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Germany
- Telekom
- Vodafone
- O2
- Black Forest Tourism
- Freiburg Verkehrs AG (VAG)
- Deutsche Bahn
- Uber Freiburg launch
- ecos work spaces Freiburg
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.