Cuckoo clocks since 1848
THE SOUND OF THE BLACK FOREST
Cuckoo clocks you don't just hear - you feel.
About Us
The year is 1848. A young clockmaker named Anton Schneider sits in his farmhouse workshop high above Schonach, building a clock—not just any clock, but one that comes to life. What began in that quiet workshop would endure for 177 years: through wars, economic crises, and the profound transformation of an entire industry. At Anton Schneider, time is not merely measured—it becomes history.
Six generations later, the name has come to symbolize what the Black Forest is known for around the world. Today, the heart of the manufactory beats in Gütenbach—using the same linden wood, the same movement, and the same cuckoo that has been announcing the hour since 1848.
180+
years of experience
One of the oldest cuckoo clock manufacturers in the Black Forest – a tradition dating back to 1848.
50+
models in our product portfolio
Wood carvings, chalets, 1- and 8-day timepieces, and quartz clocks - something for every taste.
60+
countries around the world
Der Ruf des Kuckucks erklingt von Tokio bis New York – Made in Schwarzwald
2
years of warranty
Every clock is inspected and comes with a two-year warranty - we stand for quality.
Selected models
Discover our cuckoo clocks
8TMT 1019/9 Roofing clock
SKU: 50101909
Description
On one side, the roofer toils away; on the other, the men enjoy their well-deserved beer - and in between, the quiet snorting of the horse and the call of the cuckoo. The roofer is not a timepiece, but a window into the Black Forest of yesteryear. Handcrafted with the attention to detail that has distinguished Anton Schneider since 1848.
movement
Mechanical
Type: 8-day movement
Nighttime shutdown: Automatic
Music & Dancers
Musical mechanism: Yes (mechanical)
Dancers: Performing dance moves
Frequency: The music plays every hour on the hour
Votes: 22
Melodies: 2
Songs: “Edelweiss,” “Fröhlicher Wanderer”
Movable elements
Beer drinkers, roofers, lumberjacks, dancers
Additional data
Height (cm): 43.0
Width (cm): 45.0
Depth (cm): 27.0
Color: Brown
Weight (g): 1500
8TMT 275/9
Cervus Regalis
SKU: 50027509
Description
A proud stag towers above it all, crossed rifles frame the scene, a bird and a hare flank the dial, and four figures step out onto the balcony at the top of the hour—this dark, expressive hunting clock immediately captivates the viewer.
movement
Mechanical
Type: 8-day movement
Nighttime shutdown: Automatic
Music & Dancers
Musical mechanism: Yes (mechanical)
Dancers: Performing dance moves
Frequency: The music plays every hour on the hour
Votes: 22
Melodies: 2
Musical pieces: „Edelweiss““Fröhlicher Wanderer“
Animals
Rabbit, deer, bird
Additional data
Height (cm): 48.0
Width (cm): 31.0
Depth (cm): 26.0
Weight (kg): 7.4
Color: Brown
Weight (g): 1500
8TMT 1220/9
Alsfeld Town Hall
SKU: 50122009
Description
The Alsfeld Town Hall—one of Germany’s most beautiful half-timbered buildings—now adorns your wall as a cuckoo clock. Below, people stroll through the market square; above, figures dance on the balcony, and the cuckoo calls just as the tower clock once did. A piece of German cultural heritage, handcrafted and built to last a lifetime.
movement
Mechanical
Type: 8-day movement
Nighttime shutdown: Automatic
Music & Dancers
Musical mechanism: Yes (mechanical)
Dancers: Performing dance moves
Frequency: The music plays every hour on the hour
Votes: 36
Melodies: 2
Songs: “Edelweiss,” “Fröhlicher Wanderer”
Movable elements
Night watchman, dancer
Additional data
Height (cm): 54.0
Color: Brown
Weight (g): 1260
Certificate of Authenticity
Original Black Forest Cuckoo-Clock
Anton Schneider Söhne is a member of the "Verein die Schwarzwälder Uhr" (VdS) - the official seal of quality for authentic Black Forest cuckoo clocks. Only manufacturers who can demonstrate that they produce their clocks in the Black Forest and meet strict quality standards are permitted to bear this certification.
For you, this means: Every Anton Schneider clock is guaranteed to be an original - handcrafted in Germany and tested for quality and authenticity. No imports, no replicas - just genuine Black Forest craftsmanship bearing the seal trusted by collectors and connoisseurs worldwide.
Every clock bears our signature
Before a cuckoo clock leaves our workshop, many hands have touched it - inspecting it, adjusting it, and bringing it to life. We assemble each movement by hand, listen to every cuckoo, and only stand behind it with our warranty once we ourselves are satisfied.
That's not a process. That's conviction.
