Zurich Day Out: Rhine Falls and Black Forest Exploration
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289 Ratings
Zürich
Embark on a thrilling day trip from Zurich to explore the stunning Black Forest region and witness the majestic Rhine Falls, Europe's largest waterfall. Discover the picturesque town of Titisee-Neustadt and immerse yourself in the traditional craftsmanship of German cuckoo clocks. Don't miss the awe-inspiring sight of the Rhine River cascading down a 75-foot drop at Rhine Falls. Book your adventure now!
Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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 - 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 - 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 - Meet your guide and travel south through the impressive spruce forests of Lenzkirch, working your way back into Switzerland.

  • Rhine Falls - 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)

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

What's Included
  • Local guide
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Visit to Drubba Watch Showroom
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Food & Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Boat ride at Rhinefalls (optional)
Additional Information

Experience the stunning Black Forest region and the majestic Rhine Falls, Europe’s largest waterfall, all in a single day on a tour from Zurich! This full-day excursion begins with a trip to Titisee-Neustadt, a charming town nestled in the heart of Germany’s Black Forest. Marvel at its main highlight, Lake Titisee, and visit the famous Drubb watchmaker to witness the crafting of traditional German cuckoo clocks. Before heading back to Zurich, make a stop at Rhine Falls to observe the powerful waters of the Rhine River plunging down a 75-foot (23-meter) drop.

  • 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
Location
Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai
Ausstellungsstrasse
Bus Terminal Sihlquai is located 200 meters behind Zurich HB (central station). IMPORTANT: When using GPS - please type in ‘Limmatstrasse 4, 8005 Zürich’. You can find our Gray Line check-in booth right at the first parking lot.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(289 Ratings)
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Rodalita
Jun 17, 2024
Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day trip from Zurich.. - FABULOUS RHINE Black Forest and Rhine Falls Dat Trip from Zurich..at Zuruch Switzerland--very interesting by the tourist pick for the Nature to visit the Zurich.to see hiw Cuokoo Clocks was made.. such as Coukoo Clocks made was great.. and the tour guided by the tourist is very excelkent to drive and guide the scenic day trip.. to the Black forest and Rhine falls. Besutiful Nature and views surrounding. And great tour guide friendly and helpful...
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Danee_g
Jun 14, 2024
An enjoyable experience - The tour guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and the driver was highly experienced ensuring a comfortable commute. Titisee and Rhine Falls were perfect stops for enjoyable shopping and scenic views. Highly recommend to all those visiting Switzerland.
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Noorjahan_k
May 29, 2024
A great day out. - Rhein falls was amazing, even though we didn't have cash the guide was kind enough to let us go on th boat and pay him after.
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Debra_m
May 25, 2024
Great tour! A must do - This was a great tour! Even though it rained the entire day, we were still able to see the beautiful scenery and enjoy the falls. I highly recommend this tour!
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Zrandalls2018
Jun 21, 2024
Excellent trip to the Black Forest - The Rhinefalls were amazing and we enjoyed our time there. The little Black Forest village on a lake was very touristy with shops and restaurants. We were there a little long. The guide did a very good job with narrating the trip. All very positive except several tourists on the coach who were making business calls while the guide tried to communicate the various sites, making it difficult to hear.
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Abhinav_m
May 30, 2024
Black Forest Cake & Rhine Falls Boat Ride - The main attractions are the Cuckoo Clock making Demo at Titisee-Neustad in Germany and the Rhine Falls in Switzerland. The stop at Titisee-Neustad is roughly 1.5 hrs, and you might be rushed if the coach got delayed enroute. Demo of the Cuckoo clock is an interesting experience, but the must-do activity here is to try to the Black Forest Cake at one of the outlets. The town otherwise has a touristy feel to it. The second stop is at the Rhine Falls, where you can pay CHF 8 to the guide for a 15 min boat ride - this is a MUST DO to experience the Rhinefalls! The boat ride almost takes you right into the falls and is an experience worth doing. Due to the large distances covered, one does tend to feel that more time is spent on the coach than at the attractions. Note: Make sure to carry your passport, they will ask you for it before boarding the coach (since the coach crosses into EU)
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Stephanie_m
Jun 11, 2024
Mixed impressions - The Rhine Falls were spectacular - particularly as they were in full force after flooding rain recent to our visit - but the Black Forest segment was disappointing, just a drive through the Forest and a visit to a tourist shopping hub where we could buy cuckoo clocks and lunch. I had anticipated some mention of the Brothers Grim and folk history, and perhaps a walk in the Forest itself. Our tour was encouraged to buy tickets on a boat at the Falls additional to the cost of the tour, but we found the views obtained by walking around and up routes provided were breathtaking, something the boat-goers didn't have time for.
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Heather_r
May 28, 2024
Rushed tour - The reason I'm giving a 3 star was because the 2 stops were very rushed. In Black Forest we had an hr and a half. 30 of it was learning about Cuckoo clocks. The last hr was rushed through the stores. Didn't have time to shop and eat. The falls we were very rushed. I wish they would start the tour an hr or 2 sooner. Other than that the trip was good.
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Jessi
Jun 12, 2024
Not Worth The Money! - This was not a tour that I would ever recommend. We were first taken to a clock shop where we listened to a promotional speech. This took up the majority of our time in Titisee. We then rushed to shop and take photos in town. The falls were pretty but we didn’t want to get wet. Overall, the day was a disappointment.
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Debora_t
May 27, 2024
Guide walking to fast - We traveled 1 1/2 hour then got off the bus we couldn’t use the washroom had to follow our guide walking so fast we lost the group and couldn’t find the clock workshop so missed that the falls were very nice but once again very difficult to keep up to the guide
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