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The Black Forest Clock — Triberg im Schwarzwald
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The Black Forest Clock

The largest cuckoo clock in the world (as per the Guinness Book of World Records) in Triberg is so big that you can walk right into it, and you must, to be able to admire its amazing engineering both from the outside as well inside! The cuckoo hiding in the upper window of this c...

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The Black Forest Clock — Triberg im Schwarzwald, Germany.

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The largest cuckoo clock in the world (as per the Guinness Book of World Records) in Triberg is so big that you can walk right into it, and you must, to be able to admire its amazing engineering both from the outside as well inside! The cuckoo hiding in the upper window of this clock is a real heavyweight! Measuring 4.5 metres in length, it also weighs a hefty 150 kilograms. The bird resides, where else, in Germany’s Black Forest in a faithful, hand-built reproduction of a traditional cuckoo clock. Scaled up by a factor of 60, it is probably the world’s largest of its kind. This massive clock was designed by Black Forest clock-makers Ewald and Ralf Eble, and is a celebrated example of traditional cuckoo clock craftsmanship of the region. The clock chimes every half an hour, so make sure you stick around for it – you won’t be disappointed!

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Yes, you can walk right into the Triberg cuckoo clock, which is essential for fully appreciating its incredible engineering from both the outside and inside perspectives. This unique feature allows visitors to witness the intricate mechanical workings up close that make it such a remarkable feat of craftsmanship.
The cuckoo bird is a real heavyweight, measuring 4.5 metres in length and weighing 150 kilograms. Scaled up by a factor of 60 from a traditional cuckoo clock, it is housed in the upper window and is one of the most impressive features of this Guinness World Record holder.
The massive cuckoo clock chimes every half hour, providing visitors with an excellent opportunity to witness the elaborate mechanical performance. Make sure to plan your visit with enough time to experience at least one of these impressive chiming events.
The clock was designed by renowned Black Forest clock-makers Ewald and Ralf Eble, making it a celebrated example of traditional cuckoo clock craftsmanship from the region. The clock is a faithful, hand-built reproduction of a traditional cuckoo clock, demonstrating exceptional skill and dedication to the craft.
The world's largest cuckoo clock is located in Triberg in Germany's Black Forest region, an area famous for its traditional clockmaking heritage. This location makes it the perfect destination for travelers interested in Black Forest craftsmanship and mechanical engineering marvels.

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