The Black Forest Cuckoo Clock
What do tourists love, when they come to Germany? Berlin, Oktoberfest, Neuschwanstein. And: the Cuckoo-Clock. Of course, I´ve got one, too. And let me tell you: It´s a nice idea for a gift!
The cuckoo clock: Yes, it is popular....
The typical cuckoo clock (in german: Kuckucks-Uhr ) is THE synonym for german "Gemütlichkeit", right from the Black Forest (= Schwarz-Wald ).
And: it is funny. I bet, this wooden and carved clock hanging on the wall, with a little bird coming through a door to make the cuckoo call each hour - that´s the reason, why the clock in a cartoon is always a cuckoo-clock!
But the cuckoo-clock is more than a funny cartoon accessory, or a tourist gift. It is antique craftsmanship of that region with a long history.
And: it is funny. I bet, this wooden and carved clock hanging on the wall, with a little bird coming through a door to make the cuckoo call each hour - that´s the reason, why the clock in a cartoon is always a cuckoo-clock!
But the cuckoo-clock is more than a funny cartoon accessory, or a tourist gift. It is antique craftsmanship of that region with a long history.
Cuckoo Clocks and more on eBay
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Black Forest - Der Schwarzwald
The Black Forest is a region in the South-West of Germany. Hills and deep forests are dominating, and this lovely landscape is really worth to make a visit, or to spent holidays. And of course this region is the best place to buy on original Cuckoo Clock as a souvenir. Just look for Kuckucks-Uhr or Schwarzwald-Uhr.....
Cuckoo Clocks and more on Amazon
Kassel™ Hand - carved Cuckoo Clock
Amazon Price: $61.77 (as of 07/05/2009) 
CUCKOO CLOCK
Amazon Price: $66.87 (as of 07/05/2009)
Hand Carved Faux Cuckoo Clock with Quartz Movement
Amazon Price: $49.25 (as of 07/05/2009)
River City Clocks 12-Inch Chalet Woodchopper and Dancers Clock
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 07/05/2009)
River City Clocks 14-Inch Cottage Clock
Amazon Price: Too low to display (as of 07/05/2009)
Links
- Garden Gnomes
- Typical German, too!
- Deutsches Uhren Museum
- Website Deutsches Uhren Museum; Furtwangen, Schwarzwald
