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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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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