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: 24 hours
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…
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…

Location
Zürich, Bus Station
Ausstellungsstrasse
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’.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Robert_m
Sep 8, 2025
Coco Clock and Black Forest. - Pleasant bus ride through incredibly beautiful countryside. Coco clocks were amazing and infomercial was educating but we did not see any being made. Rhein falls were amazing as well.
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Clifton_w
Sep 5, 2025
Great for first time... - Great for first time visitors. Saw things we wouldn’t have otherwise. Great guide and driver. Enjoyed the experience.
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Melanie_p
Aug 27, 2025
Enjoyable Day! - I was a little worried when we started the tour because we had to speak first to the tour guide, rather than being welcomed by him. But, he soon warmed up and became very friendly and helpful to us! We enjoyed our time in Titisee, mostly because I've wanted a Black Forest cuckoo clock for many years, and this trip afforded me the opportunity to get one! The cuckoo clock demo in the shop was "phoned in" by the store clerk, but she was incredibly helpful in helping me to select, purchase, explain, and package my clock for a safe journey back to the States. The only thing that was a bit of a pain in Titisee, is that no one accepts CHFs, only Euros, plus, at most of the shops, you must make a minimum 10€ purchase to use a card. Fortunately, my husband had grabbed some Euros that we had left over from a previous trip to Germany "just in case". The Rhein Falls were gorgeous and mighty. We didn't do the boat experience because we had read that you get wet (you don't), but we enjoyed getting up close on the promenade. Everything else was efficient and enjoyable. What a great day!
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Edward_s
Sep 19, 2025
Lived Rhine Falls; Titisee not-so-much. - The excursion was enjoyable because of my ancestral roots to the region. I particularly enjoyed the Rhine Falls boat ride and the guide worked hard to make it enjoyable. However, the guide over-sells the Titisee and Black Forest region, as what we see isn’t as dense as legend has it, and the double-decker bus is too full of people for the cuckoo clock store demo to be effective. Oh, and the driver nearly ruined the trip for all of us with his aggressive driving on curved roads….. I got a little car sick and bumped my head once on the seat in front of me.
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Jeffgy6995jy
Aug 27, 2025
Country drive - It was okay. Unfortunately I chose a day when 3 or 4 families had 1 to 2 year olds all taking their turns fussing and crying. Parents were not attentive leaving garbage and changing seats every time we got on and off the bus. Other than that it was mostly a country drive with 2 stops.
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Cindyj_f
Aug 26, 2025
Black Forest and Rhein Falls tour - You don't actually get to watch a person making a cuckoo clock. You get a brief history and she shows you the materials used. Also, you barely have time to shop, but there is a nice little restaurant where we got good German food, and the Black Forest Cake was delicious! Also, the Rhein Falls trip is nice, but a little more time there would be nice, too.
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Meganof3648gj
Aug 26, 2025
Things to know before you go - 1. This trip allows children. Be aware that 7 hours is a long time with an unregulated child. 2. The tour should’ve started at 10. There was not enough time at the lake to explore. And there is no walking bit for the forest or Rhine Falls. 3. Eat before going. As stated previously there is no time at the lake and if you use that as lunch or a coffee there isn’t enough time. This is a more driving tour of the country side with quick stops along the way. If you want to tour tour I don’t recommend this at all. Guide was knowledgeable through tour however be aware if people have poor bus etiquette or noisy children you will miss it all.
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Laura_s
Sep 23, 2025
Could’ve been better - Trip included a visit to Black, Forest and Rhine Falls. The guide was mediocre not really interested in answering questions. Bus was too hot bus driver didn’t know how to adjust the temperature microphone didn’t work well.
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Susan_w
Sep 19, 2025
Not worth the time. Not... - Not worth the time. Not enough time in the Black Forest. It also was not indicated that we needed to have Euros for small purchases. Better to start earlier and have a driver who knew how to drive.
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Tom_v
Sep 20, 2025
Bad bus driver ruined experience - Scariest bus driver I have ever seen. Not sure what his deal was but Oye Vie. The tour guide was nice but did not provide us with much history or background or information The one good thing he did was scold the driver for his driving but it didn’t help much as he still almost cut a car off, turned on a red light cutting off a tram and a car Sorry the bus ride was so bad it was hard to enjoy the rest
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).