Who Makes the Best Cuckoo Clocks?

The Black Forest region in Germany is home to a number of cuckoo clockmakers who use the traditional craftsmanship started in the 1700s — when the cuckoo clock was first invented. Cuckoo clocks are made and assembled by hand and carefully designed to bring the essence and heart of the Black Forest right to you with every purchase.

We only carry the very best cuckoo clock brands in our online store. We have a close relationship with all our manufacturers and offer the best cuckoo clocks and service to our customers. Today we share with you some of the best cuckoo clock brands to consider when choosing your very own cuckoo clock.

What Are the Best Cuckoo Clock Brands?

The best cuckoo clock brands are those that have a passion for the craftsmanship of traditional cuckoo clocks, a symbol of the Black Forest in Germany across the world. We only choose the best cuckoo clocks and have a wide selection of different brands in our online store. Below are just a few of the wonderful cuckoo clock brands we carry at CuckooClocks.com. We will let you determine who makes the best cuckoo clocks.

Anton Schneider

In 1848, Anton Schneider began the production of cuckoo clocks in his farmhouse in Schonach in the Black Forest. This family-owned company is operated today by the sixth generation. In 1952, the company moved to its new location in Schonach and has one of the largest cuckoo clock manufacturing facilities in the Black Forest. Anton Schneider focuses on the old tradition of craftsmanship and the constant high quality of cuckoo clocks made by hand. The company has its own carpentry shop, woodcarving shop, and clock assembly shops so all manufacturing steps can be performed in-house to ensure quality and attention to detail. Explore their exquisite cuckoo clocks on our website.

Trenkle Uhren

The company Trenkle Uhren has manufactured cuckoo clocks for more than 40 years in the Black Forest. Everything, from the clock case to the mechanism and the assembly of the clock, is done in its factory located along the famous “German Clock Trail”. In their modern carpentry shop, the screen-printed wooden boards are sawed and processed so that all parts of the case are carefully assembled by hand. The mechanism, among other parts of the cuckoo clock, is stamped by hand. The wheels and retaining springs are assembled with precision and then fitted into various cases. Every clock is meticulously tested and inspected before it’s sent to the customer.

August Schwer

The company August Schwer was founded in 1885 by August Schwer. Its factory is located in Schoenwald, in the heart of the Black Forest. His clocks became well known in many regions of the world within a short time. In 2000, the company was taken over by Andy Winter who worked for many years at August Schwer and knows the company and its products well. Mr. Winter won the annual competition “Cuckoo Clock of the Year” in 2004 and 2007-2010, solidifying the August Schwer brand as one of the best brands of cuckoo clocks in the Black Forest. The cuckoo clocks from August Schwer are characterized by their affectionate decoration and high quality. Shop our selection of August Schwer cuckoo clocks now.

Rombach & Haas (Romba)

Rombach & Haas (Romba) was founded in 1894 in Schonach, in the Black Forest. The quality of these world-renowned cuckoo clocks continues into their fourth generation. Ingolf and Conny Haas head the production team today. The ideals set forth by the founders are still used today to manufacture the highest quality clocks. A hundred years of experience in the skilled manufacturing of these extraordinary Black Forest clocks can be easily recognized in their design and characteristics. Romba & Haas timepieces are still handmade with uncommon quality. For decades, Romba & Haas enjoyed the distinction of being number one in their category of specialized Black Forest clocks, earned through careful attention to design and the time-honored traditions of clockmakers. Ingolf Haas is also President of the Black Forest Clock Organization (VDS). Even though Romba makes traditional cuckoo clocks, we carry their extensive range of modern cuckoo clocks and shield clocks.

HEKAS

The HEKAS company is one of the newer cuckoo clockmakers. It was established in 1938 by Helmut Kammerer in Schonach in the Black Forest and has stayed in the family for three generations. HEKAS offers a complete range of original Black Forest clocks, from souvenir clocks to large cuckoo clocks. In its own carpenter workshop, HEKAS does the case as well as the production of the blanks used for the wood carvings that make up the clock faces. All wood carvings are carried out by very skilled and experienced craftsmen. HEKAS guarantees that every clock has been checked thoroughly at the control wall for 12 to 24 hours. HEKAS Clocks have an excellent reputation among the cuckoo clock manufacturers. Check out our selection of exquisite HEKAS cuckoo clocks today.