Our association “die Schwarzwalduhr” gathers the manufacturers, the dealers and the supporters of the original Black Forest Clock or in common also called Cuckoo Clock and stands for the home of the Cuckoo Clock. The cuckoo clock is a regional product and originated in the central Black Forest around the communities of Schonach, Schönwald and Triberg. From a traditional product, the winter work of poor Black Forest farmers became cult: the cuckoo clock has been putting smiles on peoples faces around the world for generations.

The VdS-Certificate proves origin and authenticity of an original black forest cuckoo clock The cuckoo clock is regional product originating in the black forest with an interesting story that goes back about 200 years. Our cuckoo clocks are hand made by specialist woodworkers in the black forest. Manufacturers and suppliers are all local, most of them in walking distance in the Schonach area so there is a sympathetic cooperation between suppliers and manufacturers all in the sprit of the cuckoo clock.

The VdS-Association brings together manufacturers, retailers and supporters of the original Black Forest Cuckoo Clock. The cuckoo clock is a regional product and originated in the central Black Forest around the communities of Schonach, Schönwald and Triberg. From a traditional product, the winter work of poor Black Forest farmers became cult: the cuckoo clock has been putting smiles on peoples faces around the world for generations.

The VdS-Association brings together manufacturers, retailers and supporters of the original Black Forest Cuckoo Clock. The cuckoo clock is a regional product and originated in the central Black Forest around the communities of Schonach, Schönwald and Triberg. From a traditional product, the winter work of poor Black Forest farmers became cult: the cuckoo clock has been putting smiles on peoples faces around the world for generations.

The VdS-Association brings together manufacturers, retailers and supporters of the original Black Forest Cuckoo Clock. The cuckoo clock is a regional product and originated in the central Black Forest around the communities of Schonach, Schönwald and Triberg. From a traditional product, the winter work of poor Black Forest farmers became cult: the cuckoo clock has been putting smiles on peoples faces around the world for generations.

Home of the Cuckoo Clock is the Holiday Region Hochschwarzwald in the area Triberg, Schonach, Schönwald, Furtwangen and Villingen-Schwenningen

The holiday region Hochschwarzwald offers impressive natural landscapes as well as many multifaceted places with typical Black Forest specialties and traditions. All year round you’ll find a variety of activities to do in the black forest for every season. Im Sommer erlebst Du beim Wandern, Radfahren oder Mountainbiken eindrucksvolle Ausblicke über tiefe Täler und dichte Wälder. Experience impressive views over deep valleys and the famous woods of the black forest by hiking, biking or mountain biking. In the Winter you’ll find many skiing options the Hochschwarzwald are with many miles of prepared skating trails and much more.

Thanks to the worlds biggest cuckoo clock made by a genius clockmaker the town of Schonach has made it to the Guinness book of world records. Today, visitors can see this unique piece of Black Forest clock history not only from the outside, but also from the inside. Outdoors you’ll find many attractive destinations such as the legendary Blindensee or the Rohrhardsberg nature reserve.

The VdS-Association brings together manufacturers, retailers and supporters of the original Black Forest Cuckoo Clock. The cuckoo clock is a regional product and originated in the central Black Forest around the communities of Schonach, Schönwald and Triberg. From a traditional product, the winter work of poor Black Forest farmers became cult: the cuckoo clock has been putting smiles on peoples faces around the world for generations.