Who doesn’t appreciate a finely crafted timepiece or an intricate mechanical clock? While millions of visitors remain captivated by landmark clocks in cities such as Bern, Munich and Zürich, the demand for Swiss and German watchmaking endures. Zicasso Handcrafted Travel has created a Nine-Day Luxury Watchmakers Tour of Switzerland and Germany that lets travelers explore the full spectrum of horology, from historic tower mechanisms to contemporary haute horlogerie.
The itinerary opens with a tower tour revealing the inner workings of Bern’s famous astronomical clock, a landmark often linked to the scientific climate that influenced Einstein. Guests also take hands-on watchmaking lessons in a Haute Horlogerie workshop and visit the flagship Franck Muller boutique. The tour includes exhibits at the International Watch Company museum and the chance to observe artisan watchmakers at the Audemars Piguet Museum in Le Brassus. In Germany’s Black Forest, travelers will see the world’s largest cuckoo clock and learn about the traditional handcrafting techniques behind these iconic timepieces. The program also allows time for a Swiss chocolate workshop, adding a sweet complement to the horological focus.
Dates for the tour are flexible to suit travelers’ schedules. Pricing starts at $4,499 per person based on four people traveling together, double occupancy. The package features luxury accommodations, private transfers and guided tours. Further details about inclusions and exclusions are available from Zicasso.