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Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Price from
- $107 / person
- Location
- Zurich, Switzerland
- Rating
- 3.9 / 5 · 386 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 60
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Hans Meier Tourist AG - Gray Line Zurich
- Meeting point
- 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’.
Description
Visit the breathtaking Black Forest region and the Rhine Falls—Europe’s largest waterfall—in one day on a tour from Zurich! This full-day excursion begins with a visit to Titisee-Neustadt, a charming town in the heart of Germany’s Black Forest. Admire the main attraction, Lake Titisee, and visit the locally renowned Drubba watchmaker to see how traditional German cuckoo clocks are made. The drive back to Switzerland takes us along scenic roads lined with the dense pine forests that give the region its name, the “Black Forest.” Another highlight of today’s excursion is the Rhine Falls, where we’ll stop to watch the waters of the Rhine plunge from a height of 75 feet (23 meters) before returning to Zurich.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, and Fri
- Start times
- 12:15 PM
- Next available
- Mon, Oct 12
- Adult (ages 16+)
- $107
- Child (ages 6–15)
- $54
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 10.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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)
Return back to Zurich and finish your tour in the city center in the evening.
What's included
Included
Visit to Drubba Watch Showroom
A visit to Europe's largest waterfalls - The Rhine falls
A 2 hour pleasant stay at the well know holiday destiantion Titisee
Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Tour Guide
Not included
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Food & Drinks
Gratuities
Boat ride at Rhinefalls (optional)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.9
386 reviews
How it compares in Zurich
- No. 15 by number of reviews among 1,173 tours in Zurich
- Starting price $107 is 82% below the typical $602 for tours of similar length in Zurich
Excurgo comparison of 1,173 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich take?
Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich lasts about 7 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich cost?
Prices start at $107 per person for this Zurich experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, starting at 12:15 PM.
How much does Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich cost for children?
Children aged 6–15 pay from $54, adults from $107. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 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’. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 60 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Black Forest and Rhine Falls Day Trip from Zurich worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.9 out of 5 across 386 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Hans Meier Tourist AG - Gray Line Zurich.
Reviews(386)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
Not as great as described!
I was very disappointed with this trip. The visit to see how cuckoo clocks were made was simply a 5 minute hold up and point to an example of clocks demonstration . A very brief ( we laser cut and attach the parts onto a shell) description was given, then we were told to shop. Thank goodness an extremely high priced ($28. for cake slice and a coke) location was pointed to enjoy while waiting for the time to pass. Rhine falls was also underwhelming, but that was due to lack of water.
D
The guide was very...
The guide was very knowledgeable. We learned a lot about the area. The trip to Rhine Falls was definitely worth it!
R
A good day was had by us
This was a good trip from start to finish .We had an awesome day seeing parts of Germany and the Rine falls , I did the boat trip as an extra and think it was well worth it .
A
Raymond was very thorough...
Raymond was very thorough and kept us fully engaged. The tour was excellent. Black Forest duration could've been further increased, it was most relaxing.
G
Europes largest waterfall Rhine River
We only drove past the Black Forest area no stopping or hiking in it not sure what I expected but kind of false advertising? First stop a tourist area for cucumber clocks o was bored though lake Titisee was nice 30 minutes there would have been fine The Rhine River waterfall in Schaffhausen was very nice beautiful and scenery along way was nice ! Our guide Beatrice very informative and helpful
J
Great Tour
Raymond and Nazarí did an amazing job. Raymond explained alot during our drive, as well as when we arrived to our destinations. Nazarí did a great job driving and getting us there safely. The tour itself was beautiful, you only get about an hour in each destination. However, the bus ride itself has some beautiful views and it's great for those that don't want to do a lot of walking but still want to see something new and get some beautiful views in. We went on a hot day and it was perfect, since we can't be out in the heat for too long. Black forest, titsee and the falls were great. Thanks again to Raymond and our bus driver!
M
Wonderful day trip
Only two places but I think it would be nice to have had more time and maybe have an option for a 40 min hike in the Black Forest area
L
The Falls was great but...
The Falls was great but the Black Forest stop was uninspiring. It was just a few shops and restaurants.
M
good tour
beatrice was a lovely guide! the tour was fun. the only thing is that we wished we could have had 1 hour more at each of the 2 stops.
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