Museums
 

Furtwangen
Deutsches Uhrenmuseum
In midst of the clock region it becomes evident how intensive the Black Forest is characterized by the clock industry. From the sun dial clock to an atomic clock, from the precious pendulum to the kitchen clock – this famous collection presents also an international overall perspective in view of time measuring possibilities.

Address: Robert-Gerwig-Platz
phone: +49-(0)7723/920-117
opening hours: daily 9.00 - 18.00 hr, Nov. - Mar: daily 10.00 - 17.00 hr,
24. - 26.12. closed

 


Schramberg
Stadtmuseum
The city museum is located in a classic castle of mid 19th century. The exhibition of castles, stoneware, straw braiding and particularly clocks with the development Histories of Schramberg is divided into four different departments. Next to the typical Black Forest clocks, the industrially manufactured time measuring devices are of main emphasis. A true highlight is of course the 4 m in height measuring Artur-Junghans art clock of the year 1900.

Address: Im Schloss, Bahnhofstraße 1
phone: 0 74 22 / 29-268
E-mail: museum@schramberg.de

Opening hours:
16. Sept. - 30. April:
Tues. - Fr. 14-18 hr and Sat., Sun. and holidays 10-12 and 14-17 hr
1. May - 15. Sept.:
Tues. - Fr. 10-12 and 14-18 hr and Sat., Sun. and holidays 10-12 and 14-17 hr
closed on Monday, admission free.

 

Dieselmuseum
Inside the former Hamburg American Clock Factory (H.A.U.) Here in Schramberg a unique four cylinder 325 PS MAN-Diesel power station of the year 1911 may be admired. This aggregate, which had been implemented for power producing until into the sixties, is exhibited in a machine room, designed by Philipp Jakob Manz.

Address: Gewerbepark H.A.U.
phone: 07422/29268
E-mail: museum@schramberg.de
www.dieselmuseum.de

Opening hours:
May - Sept.: Thurs. 17.00 - 20.00 hr, Sat and Sun. 11.00 - 17.00 hr
(any time for groups),
Admission free.


Villingen-Schwenningen
Heimat- and Uhrenmuseum
Presentation of a complete installed clock maker workshop as well
as clock maker tools and many different shapes of the Black Forest clock.

Address: Kronenstraße 16
phone: +49-(0)7720/82-2371
opening hours: Tues. - Sun. 10.00 - 12.00 hr and 14.00 - 18.00 hr

 

Franziskanermuseum, Villingen
Oldest, datable, Black Forest clock of 1706, tower clock of the ‘Niedere Tor’ of 1575 (in operation) Chapel clocks, figurine- and music clocks, most extensive exhibition
of Black Forest clock shield painting with patterns, shields and tools, clock maker workshop, orchestrations, SABA and KIENZLE company Histories

Address: Rietstraße 2
phone: +49-(0)7721-2351
franziskanermuseum@villingen-schwenningen.de

Opening hours: Tues. – Sat. 13.00 – 17.00 hr,
Sundays and holidays 11.00 – 17.00 hr


Uhrenindustriemuseum
Presentation of the step by step manufacturing of a historic alarm clock and a multitude of clock industry products made in this region. The visitor may also experience the strength of a clock inside the visitor laboratory and finally, the historic collection of clock work principles can be inspected.

Address: Bürkstraße 39
phone: +49-(0)7720/38044

Opening hours: Tues. - Sun. 10.00 - 12.00 hr and 14.00 - 18.00 hr

Rewarded with the Micheletti-Award 2003


Waldkirch
Elztalmuseum
Waldkirch is the center of the mechanic music works. As a continued development of flute clocks, the first barrel organs and hurdy-gurdies were built here more than 200 years ago. An interesting collection of these nostalgic instruments can be admired in the Elztal museum. The museum is a member of the museum pass France, Switzerland and Germany.

Address: Kirchplatz 14
phone: +49-(0)7681/478530, fax +49-(0)7681/25562,
info@elztalmuseum.de

Opening hours:
Easter Sunday until October 31st (summer season),
Tues. – Sat. 15.00 - 17.00 hr, Sun. 11.00 - 17.00 hr
1. November until Easter Saturday (winter season)
Wed., Fr., Sat. 15.00 - 17.00 hr, Sun. 11.00 - 17.00 hr

Guided tours through the organ section
Wed. and Sun. 15.00 hr (summer season) and request