World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock
Sugarcreek, OH
A giant Swiss-style clock with dancing figures that perform on the half hour in the “Little Switzerland of Ohio”.
The World's Largest Cuckoo Clock stands in Sugarcreek, in eastern Ohio, in the “Swiss Village” business district at the corner of Main Street and North Broadway. The clock is about 23.5 feet (7.2 m) high and 24 feet (7.3 m) wide. It was built in 1972 for the Alpine-Alpa restaurant near Wilmot. After the restaurant closed in 2009, the clock was bought and moved in May 2012 to its present spot in downtown Sugarcreek; it started running again in November 2012.
In the warmer months a cuckoo appears every half hour, a mechanical five-man band plays polka, and a dancing couple appears on the wooden facade; watching is free. The clock pauses in winter and operating times can change, so plan this stop for the warmer season (as of October 2026). Less than a mile (about 1.6 km) away are a rocket booster memorial and a cheesemaker statue.
- Nearest town
- Sugarcreek, OH
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 40.5028, -81.6405
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Sources
Featured in these trip guides
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Scenic Hills RV ParkMotorhome stopover8 mi from World’s Largest Cuckoo ClockMotorhomes
- Baylor Beach Park;Water Park & CampgroundCampsite13 mi from World’s Largest Cuckoo ClockCaravans
- Evergreen Park RV Resort Ltd.Motorhome stopover13 mi from World’s Largest Cuckoo ClockMotorhomes
- Camp TuscazoarCampsite13 mi from World’s Largest Cuckoo ClockTents
- Leesville Lake South Fork CampgroundCampsite24 mi from World’s Largest Cuckoo ClockTentsCaravans
- Top of TappanCampsite25 mi from World’s Largest Cuckoo ClockTents
All campsites in Ohio · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock?
World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock is in Sugarcreek, OH, at GPS 40.5028, -81.6405. It is about 5 mi from Walnut Creek.
Can you camp near World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Scenic Hills RV Park, about 8 mi away; within 25 mi there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock?
World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Hocking Hills caves and Ohio’s Amish Country.
What is there to see near World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock?
Places worth a stop nearby: Zoar Village State Memorial (14 mi), Historic Roscoe Village (20 mi), Pro Football Hall of Fame (25 mi) and Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (43 mi).
When is the best time to visit World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)