Places of interest

Literally the size of a house, the clock's cuckoo itself is 4.50 m long and weighs in at 150 kg! The mechanism design was taken from a century old example and recreated in a scale of 60:1. Every single part had to be specially manufactured and the project took approximately 5 years to complete. Visitors of the Eble Clock Park in Triberg are more than welcome to enter the clock and examine its inner workings.

The Badeparadies Schwarzwald in Titisee-Neustadt promises water galore and pure holiday pleasure. Under the slogan "Welcome to Holiday", visitors (from age 16), can expect to find superlative bathing facilities: 1250 sq.m. water, 180 real palm trees and a 350 sq.m. sauna garden extend a welcome for swimming, having fun, going in the sauna and relaxing. In a soundproofed area right next door in Galaxy Schwarzwald, those eager for action (no age limit) will find an eldorado with 20 water attractions, including 18 hightech slides and a spectacular wave pool.

The memories of visiting this impressive city with its many historical sights and wonderful pedestrian zone will surely be cherished for years to come.

Germany's highest waterfalls are located in the spa town of Triberg. They are not only a sight to behold, the water agitation makes for a healthy atmosphere believed to work wonders for the heart and lungs. Another must is a trip on the famous Schwarzwaldbahn (Black Forest Railway) which is also known as the "Mother of all mountain railways". The section between Hornberg, Triberg and St. Georgen is considered especially worth seeing.

The reservoir lake covers approximately 5.1 square kilometres and is a genuine paradise for water sports enthusiasts. Diving, sailing, wind surfing, rowing and fishing take place in and on the water while the beaches draw sunbathers and master BBQ chefs. Cyclists and inline skaters make good use of the well-marked and paved tracks which stretch some 160 kilometres in total.

29th November to 22nd December 2019 (only on weekends)

Visit the mysterious Christmas Market in Ravenna Gorge (Ravennaschlucht), occupying a space somewhere between peaceful hush and savage wildness.

The Höllental (Hell's Valley), which Marie-Antoinette traversed with her bridal procession, and in which Johann Wolfgang von Goethe spent the night, is a valley of myths and legends, but also part of local history. It tells the story of people who have lived here over the centuries.