Nineteen kilometers (11.8 miles) south of Donaueschingen, it lies between the southern edge of the Schwarzwald, the Black Forest, the border with Switzerland’s Canton of Schaffhausen, and Lake Constance.

However, one of the oldest settlements, the Steppacher Hof, was already documented in the 12th century, and the town itself is believed to have originated long before that time, as archaeological finds have shown the area was inhabited during the Stone Age.

Built above the town in the Middle Ages, Blumberg Castle contributed significantly to the development of the surrounding settlements, and while ruled by the princely Fuerstenberg family, who owned a brewery from 1283 until 2004.

Nevertheless, Blumberg has retained a small town sense of community and traditional character, with seasonal festivities, customs, street parties, and parades such as those for the Swabian-Alemannic Fastnacht (carnival) continuing to take place.

Small specialized local stores that go back generations still exist, and for a few weeks, multi-colored, decorated, and filled carnival doughnuts can be found at artisanal bakers, where handmade bread, cake and cookie specialties are freshly baked daily.

Blumberg is set in the center of one of the most scenic areas of Germany, with everything from castles, nature parks, forests, lakes, and mountains, to skiing, sailing, spas, and tourist-routes, while close by are historic cities.