1. World´s Largest Cuckoo Clock

A contemporary witness to Black Forest craftsmanship

The Black Forest is known for its picturesque landscapes, its traditional culture and, of course, its famous cuckoo clocks. A particular highlight for tourists and clock enthusiasts is the world's largest cuckoo clock in Schonach, which is a fascinating testimony to Black Forest craftsmanship.

The creation of a record
The idea of building an oversized cuckoo clock originated back in the 1940s. However, it was master clockmaker Josef Dold who put this plan into practice in Schonach. After five years of construction, the world's first largest cuckoo clock was inaugurated in 1994. It is the size of a small Black Forest cottage and houses a huge, handmade wooden clockwork inside.

Impressive dimensions
The dimensions of the Schonach cuckoo clock are truly impressive:

• The clockwork measures 3.30 meters in height.
• The cuckoo appears every full and half hour
• The entire clockwork weighs several tons

These dimensions have earned the clock an entry in the Guinness Book of Records as the “1st largest cuckoo clock in the world”.

A unique visitor experience
Visitors not only have the opportunity to marvel at the cuckoo clock from the outside, but also to explore its interior. This offers a fascinating insight into how a cuckoo clock works and allows visitors to experience the precision and craftsmanship at first hand.

Arrival and tour
The largest cuckoo clock in the world is located at Untertalstraße 28 in 78136 Schonach. It is a popular excursion destination all year round and can be easily combined with other attractions in the region.

Other attractions in the surrounding area
Schonach and the surrounding region offer other interesting excursion destinations:

• The adventure trail with Hansi Holzknecht, a circular hiking trail for families
• The Schonach natural swimming pool for refreshment on hot summer days
• The mini golf course in the spa gardens for a round of fun
• The mystical Blindensee and the U(h)rwaldpfad in the Rohrardsberg nature reserve for nature lovers

The world's largest cuckoo clock in Schonach is a unique excursion destination that presents the tradition and craftsmanship of the Black Forest in an impressive way. It offers visitors the opportunity to experience a piece of Black Forest history and culture up close, making it a must-see for every Black Forest tourist.

Built between 1977 and 1980, the cuckoo clock made it into the Guinness Book of Records in 1984. Since 2000, the clock has been considered the world's 1st largest cuckoo clock.


Data
scale: 50:1
clock: 3,50 m wide, 3,30 m high, 1 m deep
cuckoo: 0,80 m