Northern Switzerland and Germany
Rhine Falls and the Black Forest
A private cross-border day from Zurich: the Rhine Falls, then Triberg in Germany's Black Forest, with its waterfalls and the world's largest cuckoo clock.
- Duration
- 9 h
- Starting point
- Hotel pickup in Zurich
- Experience
- Private tour
- Price
- One price for the whole group
The Triberg waterfalls, Black Forest
Description
Switzerland and Germany in one private day: the power of the Rhine Falls and the forests, villages and traditions of the Black Forest.
You start at the Rhine Falls below Laufen Castle, with time for the viewpoints and photos. Across the border, Triberg has Germany's highest waterfalls, a charming old town, local cooking and the world's largest cuckoo clock.
The Rhine Falls boat ride is left out on purpose, to keep more of the day for the Black Forest.
- The Rhine Falls and their viewpoints
- Triberg's waterfalls, the highest in Germany
- The world's largest cuckoo clock
- Two countries in one day
Itinerary
Pickup and drive
Collection at your hotel and a drive of about 45 minutes to the Rhine Falls.
Rhine Falls
About 1 hour 30 minutes at the falls near Laufen Castle: the viewpoints, the roar of the water and time for photos.
Drive to Triberg
About 1 hour 30 minutes into the Black Forest, with photo stops when time and conditions allow.
Triberg
Germany's highest waterfalls, the old town, local cooking and the world's largest cuckoo clock. Black Forest crafts and cuckoo clocks can be bought here.
Return
About 2 hours back to Zurich.
Pick-up
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Zurich or another agreed place.
- Your driver-guide sends you the final meeting details before the tour.
What's included
- Private transportation
- Professional private driver-guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Zurich
- Visit to the Rhine Falls
- Scenic journey through the Black Forest
- Flexible, personal itinerary
- Bottled water
Exclusions
- Meals and drinks, except bottled water
- Rhine Falls boat ride
- Personal expenses
- Tips
Please note
- Bring a valid passport or travel document for the border crossing into Germany.
- The Rhine Falls area has stairs, slopes and uneven paths; the tour is not recommended for guests with significant mobility limitations.
- Travel times and the order of stops can change with traffic, weather and border conditions.
- Strollers are welcome and infant seats are available on request.
What do I need to bring
- A valid passport or travel document
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Clothing suited to the weather and a light extra layer
- Sun protection in the warmer months
- Any personal medication
Cancellation policy
More than 7 days before the tour: full refund. Between 7 days and 72 hours: 50% refund. Less than 72 hours, or no-show: no refund.
If you paid online and we cannot confirm your requested date, you choose another date or a full refund. One change of date is free up to 72 hours before the tour, subject to availability.
If we have to cancel, for example because of severe weather, you choose another date or a full refund.
More info
- Experience
- Private tour, only your group
- Duration
- 9 h
- Departure
- Hotel pickup in Zurich
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Age categories
- Adults: Age 16–120 · Children: Age 6–15 · Infants: Age 0–5
- Online booking
- Up to 6 participants. Larger groups on request.
- Booking notice
- Short-notice requests are welcome — call or message us to check.
