Zurich Day Out: Rhine Falls and Black Forest Exploration

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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Adam_s
Aug 30, 2024
Would definitely recommend this tour! - Loved having some time in Germany. Titisee-Neustadt was such a pretty, quaint place to spend a few hours. We were able to eat a delicious schnitzel and Black Forest gateau, souvenir shop for family, and take pictures beside a large cuckoo clock and Lake Titisee. Then witnessing Rhine Falls was spectacular! It had a rainbow in front of it and was truly magical to see!
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John_b
Aug 17, 2024
Rhine Falls - Really loved this trip. Lake Titisie was beautiful, the cuckoo clocks were awesome and the Rhine Falls were a blast. Plus Beatrice was fantastic.
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Tricia_d
Aug 10, 2024
Rhine Falls - The Rhine Fall boat ride was amazing our guide was extremely informative the views were beautiful we had a great time
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Colleen_m
Aug 3, 2024
Awesome - Our tour guide was very kind. The coo coo clock tour was very fun and the place even ships to the states . My son and I totally enjoyed the rhinefalls . It’s was thrilling and fun
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Gary_m
Aug 30, 2024
Rhine River / BlackForest Tour - The tour thruBlack Forest was just so-so. Too much time in the little lake town with clock tour. Falls were exceptional. Thoroughly enjoyed the Rhine River Falls
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Laipunjoyce_y
Aug 27, 2024
Rhine falls was the highlight of the day - Overall a great trip, and the highlight of the day was Rhine Falls. The boat ride is not included, but the tour guide will ask if you would like to pay for it. It's CHF8.00 and it's worth every penny. The boat takes you very near the falls & it's awesome. Highly recommend this trip.
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Andreas_p
Aug 8, 2024
Rhıne Falls boat rıde Hıghlıght & the stressful Titisee. - Rhine falls are much more spectacular than expected & the boat ride is a must do if you want to fulfil this experience. Now regarding the beautiful Titisee Lake & Town. You cannot do everything the programm says. You have do decide from before what you want. Cucoo clocks? Have the black forest cake? Go shopping? Or see the lake & take some photos? If you want everything you have to know that you will be stressed. Thats your decision. The company making this tour they really should consider to add another one hour for Titisee, cause its a pity to stress the visitors. Finally regardıng our guıde ı would lıke to ınform hım: 1. The restaurant he was suggested about making the best black forest cake, did not serve us & inform us that they were closed even tho other people were in having their lunch etc. Dont know why that happened, we just stayed with the question and leave it there. 2. Regarding the tax refund when you are buying something in Germany & stamped at the customs, when you are going to the airport office to collect the refund, they just inform you that you are not allowed the refund cause you are travelling to EU Country. So please inform correctly from now on your next customers about it. I will keep the good memories from this tour so thats why the 4 stars.
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Pat_n
Aug 8, 2024
German/Rhine tour - The German town was an awesome experience. The Rhine Falls boat ride was fun. Tour Guide was very nice.
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Maryanne_h
Aug 4, 2024
Good Tour - Taking the boat ride @ the falls was the highlight of the day. Really fun & exciting getting sprayed by the rush of the water. The drive through the Black Forest & stop in the town of Tititse was ok….not much to see or do.
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Chunwai_h
Jul 28, 2024
A marvellous trip - The pace of the trip was suitable, allowing us to have enough time in the spots. The most memorable part was certainly seeing the rainbow formed at majestic Reine Fall. The tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable, but she could have reminded everyone about the meeting time a few more times, to minimise the chance of some people being late.
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