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German Clock Museum (Deutsches Uhrenmuseum)

Robert-Gerwig-Platz 1, D-78120 Furtwangen, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
00 49 7723 920 117
Ranked #1 of 3 attractions in Furtwangen
4.5 of 5 stars 21 Reviews
Type: Speciality Museums, Museums
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N. California
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47 reviews 47 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

We took the guided tour and learned a bit about the history of the region, as well as the clocks. Definitely worth a 1.5 to 2 hr visit.

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Asheville, North Carolina
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 January 2012
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I went to the museum based on the reviews of others. I was so surprised at how much I enjoyed the museum. We spent much more time here than we originally planned. They gave us booklets in English at the front desk. There was really interesting information about timekeeping and clocks. The music room was especially fun so please ask... More

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Herne Bay, United Kingdom
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011
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Loads of different types of clocks going back centuries. Demonstrations of fairground organ and barrel organ. Excellent value.

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Colorado Springs, CO
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 September 2011

Somewhat difficult to find with pricey on-street parking (2 Euros per hour) in the area. I'm not really into clocks so I found this place pretty boring really. Be aware that this is a clock museum, not a cuckoo clock museum. Nice displays with a modern presentation, but if your are not really into clocks and timepieces, pass this one... More

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Hendersonville, North Carolina
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2011
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This museum has available free guides in various languages, which do more than offer simple captions with date and place of origin. They also include educational information about the history of clocks. I liked the guide so much I asked to buy one! Here you will find shield clocks, cuckcuckoo clocks, pocket watches, bracket clocks, mantel clocks, wall clocks, as... More

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Lymington, United Kingdom
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78 helpful votes 78 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2011
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If you're visiting the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) then its pretty hard to miss the fact that this area is where the cuckoo clock originated, although it appears that the exact origin of that novelty cannot be determined. That small detail aside, the Deutsches Uhrenmuseum in Furtwangen will tell you everything you ever needed to know about clocks - from time... More

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Grand Rapids, Michigan
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64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2010
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My father and I had a great time here and the guided tour was excellent, it starts daily at 2 PM

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 August 2010

In the midst of cuckoo clock land you may feel you can't look at another clock but do go to this museum. It was absolutely fascinating, starting with a cuckoo clock that morbidly depicts the crucifixion scene every hour on the hour. That's a lot of stabbing and nailing! We learned a lot, especially about the history of time keeping.... More

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Niedereschach
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39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 December 2011
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Pinerolo, Italy
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2011
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