Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich

Titisee and pine forest seen from a distance

Titisee-Neustadt in the Black Forest is the birthplace of Germany's famous Hönes cuckoo clocks.

Taste the famous Black Forest Cake made with cherry brandy

Experience both the Rhine Falls and verdant greenery of Germany's Black Forest region during a day trip from Zurich.

Germany's Black Forest region is known for picturesque lakeside villages.

Europe's largest water fall the Rhine Falls

Titisee-Neustadt's clocktower peeks through the foliage in the leafy Black Forest, Germany.

Grab a lakeside snack on a Black Forest day trip from Zurich.

Duration7h

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LanguagesGerman, English, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 60 travelers

Overview

Visit the breathtaking Black Forest region and the Rhine Falls—Europe’s largest waterfall—in one day on a tour from Zurich! This full-day excursion begins with a visit to Titisee-Neustadt, a charming town in the heart of Germany’s Black Forest. Admire the main attraction, Lake Titisee, and visit the locally renowned Drubba watchmaker to see how traditional German cuckoo clocks are made. The drive back to Switzerland takes us along scenic roads lined with the dense pine forests that give the region its name, the “Black Forest.” Another highlight of today’s excursion is the Rhine Falls, where we’ll stop to watch the waters of the Rhine plunge from a height of 75 feet (23 meters) before returning to Zurich.

What's included

Visit to Drubba Watch Showroom
A visit to Europe's largest waterfalls - The Rhine falls
A 2 hour pleasant stay at the well know holiday destiantion Titisee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Tour Guide

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food & Drinks
Gratuities
Boat ride at Rhinefalls (optional)

What to expect

Zurich

Check in for your tour at the bus parking Sihlquai. Settle aboard your luxury coach, departing central Zurich for the drive north to southern Germany.
Schluchsee
Pass by

The drive lasts just over 1.5 hours, so sit back, relax and take in the postcard-perfect scenery. Pass by Lake Schluchsee, the lush green hills and woods of the Black Forest.
Titisee-Neustadt
2h

Stop for roughly 2 hours in the picturesque town of Titisee-Neustadt, situated on the edge of Lake Titisee in the heart of the Black Forest. One of the area’s famous exports is German cuckoo clocks, so head inside Drubba – a prestigious clock producer – to see how these traditional clocks are made.
Then, spend the rest of your time in the town at leisure; stroll around Lake Titisee independently, enjoy a boat ride or perhaps visit a café to sample the region’s legendary Black Forest Gateau (activities and food at your own expense). The rich cake -- also known as Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte -- is constructed as a chocolate cake, layered with cherries, whipped cream and lashings of cherry brandy.
Lenzkirch
Pass by

Meet your guide and travel south through the impressive spruce forests of Lenzkirch, working your way back into Switzerland.
Rhine Falls
50m · Admission ticket included

Head into the Upper Rhine region to stop at Rhine Falls – Europe’s largest waterfalls – and enjoy a break of roughly 45 minutes. Gaze at the water as it crashes down a drop of 75 feet (23 meters), pose for photos, and stroll around admiring the scenery.
(or take an optional boat ride)
Pass by

Return back to Zurich and finish your tour in the city center in the evening.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The Sihlquai bus station is located 200 meters behind Zurich main station (HB). IMPORTANT: If you are using GPS, please enter 'Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich'. At the bus station there is a wooden/green building where we have a check-in counter marked 'Meier Tours - Gray Line Sightseeing’.

End point

The Sihlquai bus station is located 200 meters behind Zurich main station (HB). IMPORTANT: If you are using GPS, please enter 'Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich'. At the bus station there is a wooden/green building where we have a check-in counter marked 'Meier Tours - Gray Line Sightseeing’.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A current valid PASSPORT is REQUIRED on the day of travel
In October it might be that we amend the program and visit the Rhinefalls first and then Titisee in the Black Forest Region

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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