A visit to Hubert Wursthorn, the descendant of probably the most famous clockmaker of his time, is definitely worthwhile. The Gasthaus Bad also has a fine collection of Black Forest clocks and an open clock workshop to discover - for technology enthusiasts, history buffs and connoisseurs alike.
The world clock still works, showing the time in London, Paris, St Petersburg, New York and Constantinople - metropolises where Black Forest clocks were sold in their day.
The precise compensation pendulum, which is 2.5 metres long and weighs 65 kg, is technically impressive. In order to achieve the necessary length, it is suspended one storey higher. The clock is installed as a stylish room divider in the dining room and therefore has two clock faces.
The world clock is freely accessible in the Gasthaus Bad in Eisenbach, which has been in the family for generations. Johann Baptist Beha, who built the clock, was one of the most important clockmakers in the Black Forest. With his craftsmanship and business acumen - especially through trade relations with England - he had a significant influence on the clock industry in the region.
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