Holiday in Triberg
City in Germany — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇩🇪
Country
Germany
Type
City
Best time to travel
May to October (waterfalls and hiking), December (Christmas market), year-round (museum)
Budget/day
80-130 EUR: Black Forest hotel, museum, train ride, fine dining
Getting there from Germany
Car from Freiburg 1 h, from Stuttgart 1.5 h | Train directly (Black Forest Railway) | Villingen 25 km
About Triberg
Triberg in the central Black Forest is the cuckoo clock capital of the world and home to Germany's highest waterfalls. The 163-meter-high Triberg Waterfalls cascade through the dense Black Forest in seven stages and are a spectacular natural spectacle. The town embodies Black Forest tradition with cuckoo clock manufacturers, Bollenhut costumes, and the legendary Black Forest Railway, which, with 39 tunnels, is one of the boldest railway routes in Europe.
Top 4 highlights in Triberg
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Triberg Waterfalls
Germany's highest waterfalls with a drop of 163 meters — seven cascades through dense fir forest.
World's Largest Cuckoo Clock
In Triberg-Schonach stands the world's largest walk-in cuckoo clock — the clockwork is as big as a house.
Black Forest Railway
Legendary railway line with 39 tunnels and bends — one of the most ingeniously bold routes in Europe.
Black Forest Museum
Extensive local museum with clockmaker workshops, costumes, and the history of the Black Forest.
Hotels in Triberg
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
Best time to travel for Triberg
Recommended travel time
May to October (waterfalls and hiking), December (Christmas market), year-round (museum)
Summer
Fresh-warm, 18-24°C, frequent summer thunderstorms invigorate the waterfalls
Winter
Cold, -5 to 3°C, snow-covered fir forests, waterfalls partially frozen
How much does a holiday in Triberg cost?
Average costs per person per day
Budget
40-65 EUR: guesthouse, waterfalls 8 EUR, hiking free
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
80-130 EUR: Black Forest hotel, museum, train ride, fine dining
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
180+ EUR: wellness hotel, private tour of clock manufacturer, gourmet menu
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Visit the waterfalls in the evening when illuminated — in summer until 10 PM.
Ride the Black Forest Railway from Offenburg to Villingen — one of the most beautiful train routes in all of Europe.
Watch how a cuckoo clock is made in a real clock manufacturer — fascinating craftsmanship.
Visit the waterfalls in winter — frozen cascades are a unique photographic motif.
Food & drink in Triberg
These specialties you must try!
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