Black Forest Rhine Falls Day Trip From Zurich

The Black Forest tour from Zurich is all about the virgin beauty of the Swiss-German border. It is a short day trip to the Black Forest mountain range at the border, which stretches through Northern Switzerland and Southern Germany.

You will get to visit this mesmerizing mountain range, the Titisee lake in the historically significant Baden-Wurttemberg region. You’ll also get a chance to visit the origin of cuckoo clocks! Your first stop on the German side will be a picture-perfect German village called the Titisee-Neustadt.

This is nestled right in the heart of the Black Forest and is at a little distance from the Rhine Falls. This village houses the beautiful Titisee lake, made from the melting of a glacier; you could also opt for a tranquil boat ride in the area and then make a beeline for authentic Black Forest cake! And you can end the day trip with a view of the cascading Rhine Falls, which is a sight for sore eyes!

Black Forest Day Trip from Zurich tickets are of two kinds- child ticket and adult ticket. It is free for children between the ages of 0 to 5. Child Tickets are applicable for individuals aged 6-15 years.

The meeting point of the Zurich to the Black Forest tour is the Sihlquai Bus Terminal. This location has been specifically chosen because the location is easy to reach for tourists and very convenient- it is merely 200 m from the train station of Zurich.

- How to reach by bus: Take any one of the following buses to reach the main train station 31, 33E, 66, N2, N8.

- How to reach by tram: Take any one of the following trams to reach the main train station 3, 4, 8, 13, 14, 17.

When you reach the main train station, follow line 18 for two minutes to reach the bus terminus. Then look for the Gray Line tour check-in desk. The guide will be waiting for you right there!

The Zurich to Black Forest Tour package may be cheap, but it includes a number of quirky and unique activities besides the obvious sightseeing:

- You will be taken to a local factory to learn how cuckoo clocks will be made.

- You will be taken on a scenic boat ride through the whole Black Forest region and give you a taste of the beautiful Swiss-German border.

- You will be taken on a comfortable coach in both ways.

- An English speaking guide will be accompanying you on the whole tour.

Since it is 7 hours long and involves a border, there is a specific set of things you must carry for this tour:

- Sunscreen

- Sunglasses

- Thrillophilia voucher

- Passport, because you will be crossing the Swiss-German border and entering into Germany for the Titisee and Rhine falls part of the trip.

- In case you are going in February or March, carry a light sweater because a little rainfall may bring quite a chill.

The best time to undertake the Black Forest and Rhine Falls day trip from Zurich is in May and June. This is the time when you will be able to make the most of your boat ride through the region as the amount of water is highest then.

You can plan your Black Forest and Rhine Falls day trip from Zurich any time from April to October as the weather is not too cold, and the boat rides are available. You can take the scenic boat ride and marvel at the Black Forest range! The boat rides are closed between November and February.

The two main activities included in the Black Forest Day Trip from Zurich tour are the cuckoo clock making workshop and the Rhine Falls boat ride.

- This is the origin of the cuckoo clocks, and quite a few factories are located here. You will be taken to the Drubba factory and given a small demonstration of how these famous clocks are manufactured.

- On the German side, you will be taken into the village of Titisee-Neustadt, where the pristine blue lake is located. From here, you will be given the option of taking a boat ride in the very heart of the Black Forest.

These two activities are included in the tour. Furthermore, you may drop into one of the cafes and taste a Black Forest gateau, right in the middle of the Black Forest!