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Triberg: cuckoo clocks & waterfalls

The home of the cuckoo clock, with giant clocks and Germany's highest waterfalls.

Tickets & tours Open in Google Maps
Time needed
1–2 hours
Entry
Paid (waterfalls)
Best time
May–October
Area
Triberg

Giant cuckoo clocks and workshops in the clock-making villages.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Hauptstraße, 78098 Triberg im Schwarzwald

  • From Freiburg: About 1 hour by car; trains run via Offenburg on the Black Forest Railway.
  • Waterfalls: Paths lead up beside the falls from the town centre.
  • Giant clocks: Two "world's largest" cuckoo clocks are in Schonach and Schonachbach, nearby.

The story of Triberg

Triberg is famous as the home of the Black Forest cuckoo clock, a craft that developed here in the 18th century. Shops and workshops sell hand-carved clocks, and two giant walk-in cuckoo clocks stand just outside town.

The Triberg Waterfalls tumble about 163 metres over seven cascades, among the highest in Germany. Tame red squirrels are often seen along the path.

Best time to visit

Best season

May to October; illuminated falls in winter evenings.

Best time of day

Morning, before tour buses.

Christmas

The falls are lit up for a winter festival.

Tips before you go

  • Triberg also has Germany's highest waterfalls.
  • Bring peanuts for the friendly squirrels at the falls.
  • Visit a workshop to see how cuckoo clocks are made.

Best hotels near Triberg

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Treschers Schwarzwald Hotel

Lakeside hotel on Titisee.

See prices

Parkhotel Wehrle

Historic hotel in Triberg.

See prices

Hotel Bareiss

Luxury resort in Baiersbronn.

See prices
All hotels near Triberg

What's around Triberg

  • Triberg WaterfallsHigh cascades in the forest.
  • House of 1000 ClocksClock shop and giant clock.
  • Black Forest MuseumLocal history.
  • Gutach Open-Air Museum20 minutes away.

Questions travellers ask

Are the Triberg Waterfalls the highest in Germany?

They are among the highest.

Where can I buy a cuckoo clock?

In Triberg's shops and workshops.

Is there an entry fee?

Yes, for the waterfall paths.

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