Surprise: GNTM uses cuckoo clocks as a fashion accessory

The cuckoo clocks don't stop at Germany's Next Topmodel either. Finalist Anita carried two giant cuckoo clocks on her shoulders during the finale, showing off the cuckoo clocks to their best advantage. We were surprised when we became aware of the article in the Donaukurier. Our cuckoo clocks are not suitable as shoulder decorations, but they have been inspiring for years as an embellishment for the living room. Source: Article Donaukurier zum Kuckuck, photo Sonnenmoser

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Villingen-Schwenningen: Former Württemberg watch factory in Bürk, today the home of the Watch Industry Museum.

Visit clock museums in the Black Forest

A visit to a watch museum in the Black Forest is worthwhile. You will find many exciting stories about clocks and cuckoo clocks in Schwenningen and Furtwangen. The kuckucksuhren.shop technician Raphael S. lives in the Black Forest and visited the watch industry museum in Schwenningen during his school days. He can still remember interesting machines and old workshops. Schwenningen was best known for its alarm clocks. In Schwenningen, once the largest clock city in the world, the world of clocks can be...

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Black Forest Clock of the Year - Be part of the next vote!

The Black Forest clock has stood for tradition and craftsmanship for 300 years. The "Black Forest Clock Association (VdS)" has had the Black Forest Clock of the Year voted for by a wide audience for 20 years. Also in 2021, the Black Forest Clock Association (VdS) announced the election of the cuckoo clock of the year. This time it was only possible to vote online. There were 18 watches to choose from and, as in previous years, models from Anton Schneider Söhne GmbH...

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The export hit "Cuckoo Clock from the Black Forest" (Part II)

Black Forest tourists who have already been allowed to explore the area, report on numerous souvenir shops with lovingly designed exhibits. Black Forest cuckoo clocks are available in a wide variety of versions. A wide variety of carved cuckoo clocks can be purchased here even with a low budget, so that you can keep the trip in memory with a nice souvenir.

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The export hit "Cuckoo Clock from the Black Forest" (Part I)

From Brazil to Estonia to Israel - our cuckoo clocks from the Black Forest are valued by our cuckoo clock fans all over the world.
But what makes the cuckoo clock so popular around the world?
We looked into this question and explored the reasons for the international popularity of cuckoo clocks.

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Why are there these cuckoo clocks in the Black Forest?

The history of the Black Forest cuckoo clock The history of the Black Forest cuckoo clock has to do with the region, the farmers there and the harsh conditions for people and nature. There are a few reasons why the original Black Forest cuckoo clock has become such a world famous product. The cuckoo call every half hour with the cuckoo emerging from the little door is still the identifying feature of the traditional wall clock from the Black Forest. However, the price of the used...

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What to Remember When Buying a Black Forest Cuckoo Clock (Teil1)

If you are asking yourself: "What do I have to consider when buying a cuckoo clock?", then you have come to the right place on this online page. On this page we deal with obvious questions when buying a Black Forest cuckoo clock. How do I recognize an original Black Forest cuckoo clock? An original cuckoo clock comes from the Black Forest. That's obvious. It has its origins in Furtwangen, Schonach, Triberg and Schönwald. Today you can see the connection between the region and the traditional Black Forest wall clocks...

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