The huge clock in Triberg is now a magnet for visitors. The most popular are still in the classic form. From kitsch to cult Cuckoo clocks are now available in many variations. In the video, you can go on the journey with him. And of course he got to the bottom of the question of how the cuckoo got into the clock. The traditional clockmakers in Triberg let him in on the secrets of the craft. For the filming, he was allowed to explore the world's largest cuckoo clock from inside and out.
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He travelled to the Black Forest for the series "Europe to the Maxx" on the culture and lifestyle magazine "Euromaxx".
Traditional handicrafts in the Black ForestĭW reporter Hendrik Welling also wanted to take a closer look at this superlative. Everything was made by hand using traditional methods, as the clock was to work mechanically, just like the classic small version. It took the two masters five years to complete. Meanwhile, the massive wooden cuckoo that appears at the window on the first floor every half an hour, weighs a stately 150 kilograms (330 lbs). The clockwork alone measures 4.50 by 4.50 meters (14.7 x 14.7 ft). 60 times bigger than the traditional version, it's as tall as a real house. Together with his son Ralf, he has designed a very special model: the biggest cuckoo clock in the world. His family has been producing clocks since 1880. Watchmaker Ewald Eble from the small town of Triberg is also a master of this craft. A cultural asset in huge dimensions As big as a house: the largest cuckoo clock in the world Image: picture-alliance/dpa/P. The ornate wooden box with clockwork, pendulum, weights and cuckoo is a symbol of German tradition and craftsmanship around the world. Today, in any case, it belongs quite firmly to the Black Forest region - just like cherry gateau and the traditional hat known as a Bollenhut.
Whether this legend is true is unclear - as is the answer to the question of where the cuckoo clock was actually invented. Apparently a clockmaker in the 18th century was working on an alarm clock with the crow of a cock, but struggled to replicate the "cock-a-doodle-doo" with its five tones. We guarantee: with our itineraries you see things most other travel books don’t talk about! Contact us for more information.Why a cuckoo call, of all things, should be used to announce the time remains mysterious to this day.
You won’t need a personal guide by your side while traveling, because it will almost feel like you do since you have detailed instructions on next steps. And without needing to speak a single word of German! Our Tours by car and Tours by train outline on where to go, what routes to take, where to stop, where to eat and what to do. If you are traveling by yourself, either by car or by train our itineraries enable you to navigate through one of the most beautiful areas in Germany without a private guide. See you soon in the Black Forest!Ībout Black Forest – To Go! We are located in the Black Forest in Germany and we create detailed day-tour itineraries. No matter if you take the train or car you will have a chance to stop in some of the towns and purchase your perfect clock. Some of our self-guided Black Forest tours plan on a stop in cuckoo clock land. Or stop by at world’s largest cuckoo clock which is also located in the Black Forest. If you don’t care about the cuckoo clock manufacturing and are more interested in just shopping for a Black Forest souvenir browse through some of the many shops in the Black Forest. There are only a few cuckoo clock factories left in the Black Forest and it’s not easy to schedule a visit. Sometimes you can arrange for a cuckoo clock factory visit and have the opportunity to see how a cuckoo clock is actually being put together. They start at about 100 Euros and can go up into the thousands. But if you want a 100% authentic Cuckoo Clock you will need to put more money onto the table. Also in all kinds of price categories! You can buy an imported cuckoo clock from Taiwan starting at a few Euros. There are tons of shops which sell Cuckoo Clocks in all sizes and shapes. In the Central Black Forest you find many villages and towns which are famous for their Cuckoo Clock making. The Black Forest Germany is known for many things…Black Forest Cake, Black Forest Ham, Black Forest mountains and many more….one of the main reason many people plan a Black Forest holiday is to buy one of many Black Forest Cuckoo Clocks.
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