Special exhibition "Go to the Cuckoo! 300 years Black Forest cuckoo clock

Excursion tip from our cuckoo clock editors: "Go to the cuckoo!" - 300 years Black Forest cuckoo clock The exhibition can be seen in the monastery museum in Sankt Märgen. The creativity and ingenuity of the Black Forest clock makers over three centuries are impressively documented by diverse and impressive cuckoo clocks. From the classic lacquered shield clocks with cuckoo calls to unique table cuckoo clocks to modern interpretations, the exhibition presents the fascinating development of the cuckoo clock from its beginnings to the present day. Immerse yourself in the new...

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Cheers! We celebrate German Beer Day with our cuckoo clocks

On April 23, Germany celebrates German Beer Day. Not only beer lovers celebrate this day, which breweries and cities often use as an opportunity to celebrate sociable city festivals. If you are interested in the history of beer, you can find many excursion destinations in Baden-Württemberg dedicated to this topic. Our cuckoo clock editors celebrate with us and present cuckoo clocks on the subject of beer.

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Applications of cuckoo clocks

In addition to measuring time, cuckoo clocks are also beautiful decorative objects. Depending on the area of ​​application, we recommend different types of cuckoo clocks. Mechanical cuckoo clocks are recommended for a rustic or traditional atmosphere, but cuckoo clocks can also be wonderfully integrated into a modern ambience.

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Winter hike to the cradle of the cuckoo clock

Our tip: A must for all cuckoo clock fans who want to hike in the Black Forest. A winter hike to the cradle of the cuckoo clock starts in Schönwald in the Black Forest. The Tourist Information Schönwald offers a beautiful hiking route that leads through the snowy forests of the Black Forest and takes participants to the cradle of the cuckoo clock. The path leads through the picturesque villages of the Black Forest and offers breathtaking views of the snow-capped mountains. There are many sights along the way, such as the...

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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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