The Black Forest Cuckoo Clock.

The German Black Forest is an area that is famed for its beautiful landscapes. It is located in the southwestern region of Germany and sits atop a lovely mountain range. It sits in a triangular area that borders Germany, France and Switzerland and extends along the beautiful Rhine River. It is best known for its three distinctive qualities, its majestic highlands, scenery, and the Black Forest Gateau, which is world famed for its delicious cherry schnapps and the creation of the traditional Black Forest cuckoo clocks. The Black Forest features a rich mythological landscape. Ancient stories have it haunted by werewolves, sorcerers and witches but protected by helpful dwarfs. The Black Forest region is also known for its display of traditional hats or Bollenhut. These hats have been famous around the world, but are noted to have originated in the parishes of the Black Forest area. The Black Forest today is a highly popular tourist destination. Millions of people head to the area annually to view the famous manufacturers of Black Forest Cuckoo Clocks. German Clock Road offers a look into the foundations of the famous cuckoo clock making. Many clock companies and museums are located on this road. From the Rombach and Haas to the Schneider, tourists can view the beautiful cuckoo clocks before their creation and all throughout the traditional process. Each clock is handcrafted with the beauty and elegance of those made centuries ago. Although cuckoo clocks are the most popular reason for tourists to visit the German Black Forest, the scenery around the area is also very popular. Beautiful lakes such as Titsee, Schluchsee and Feldsee offer scenery that is unsurpassed. During the winter months, many tourists find skiing in the Black Forest to be among the best in the Alps. Summer months find many enjoying the wine growing areas as well as hiking through the beautiful and scenic wood regions. With the beautiful landscapes, diverse selection of health and wellness resorts, delectable local cuisine and the many cultural and historical values that the Black Forest region offers, it is no surprise that it has become one of the most visited destination spots in the world. Hotel accommodations are plentiful and tourists have the pleasure of seeing Germany in the traditional and historical way that can only be depicted as "storybook classic". One has to only view the villages with their beautifully crafted cuckoo clocks, Bollen hats and traditional cottages, to get a glimpse of the storybook, picturesque view of this beautiful German region.