German Christmas Museum, Rothenburg
The German Christmas Museum is a unique institution. Spanning approximately 250 square meters, the museum offers a deep dive into the evolution of German Christmas traditions from the Middle Ages to about 1950. It displays an array of enchanting items that have colored the German Yuletide landscape throughout history, ranging from ornaments and decorations to toys and artifacts.
The collection boasts remarkable items crafted from a variety of materials, such as glass, cotton, wool, paper, wax, and metals, as well as Dresden cardboard. These meticulously curated pieces represent the diversity and creativity that underpins German Christmas craftsmanship.
The museum further includes specific exhibition areas showcasing collections of Santa Clauses, Christmas angels, nutcrackers, tree stands, paper Nativity scenes, lamps, Advent calendars, and Erzgebirge pyramids. One of the primary highlights is a striking 5,000-piece display of Christmas tree ornaments, a notable private Austrian collection that has been generously loaned to the museum. In addition, a large private collection of nutcrackers significantly enriches the exhibition.
Visitors to the German Christmas Museum are first introduced to German Christmas traditions and the history of the Christmas tree, a German invention. Thereafter, they embark on a journey through several rooms packed with captivating exhibits.
This pioneering museum is an extension of the K盲the Wohlfahrt brand and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors, not only from its home in Rothenburg, but also from subsidiaries in Oberammergau, Garmisch, Heidelberg, R眉desheim, and N眉rnberg, Germany. It also appeals to visitors from international branches located in picturesque towns like Riquewihr in France, Bruges in Belgium, and as far as Stillwater, Minnesota in the United States.
The collection boasts remarkable items crafted from a variety of materials, such as glass, cotton, wool, paper, wax, and metals, as well as Dresden cardboard. These meticulously curated pieces represent the diversity and creativity that underpins German Christmas craftsmanship.
The museum further includes specific exhibition areas showcasing collections of Santa Clauses, Christmas angels, nutcrackers, tree stands, paper Nativity scenes, lamps, Advent calendars, and Erzgebirge pyramids. One of the primary highlights is a striking 5,000-piece display of Christmas tree ornaments, a notable private Austrian collection that has been generously loaned to the museum. In addition, a large private collection of nutcrackers significantly enriches the exhibition.
Visitors to the German Christmas Museum are first introduced to German Christmas traditions and the history of the Christmas tree, a German invention. Thereafter, they embark on a journey through several rooms packed with captivating exhibits.
This pioneering museum is an extension of the K盲the Wohlfahrt brand and attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors, not only from its home in Rothenburg, but also from subsidiaries in Oberammergau, Garmisch, Heidelberg, R眉desheim, and N眉rnberg, Germany. It also appeals to visitors from international branches located in picturesque towns like Riquewihr in France, Bruges in Belgium, and as far as Stillwater, Minnesota in the United States.
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Sight Name: German Christmas Museum
Sight Location: Rothenburg, Germany (See walking tours in Rothenburg)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Rothenburg, Germany (See walking tours in Rothenburg)
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Rothenburg Introduction Walking Tour
Picturesquely positioned on the steep banks of the River Tauber, the Bavarian town of Rothenburg offers a glimpse into Germany's medieval past.
The town's full name 鈥� Rothenburg ob der Tauber 鈥� translates to 鈥淩ed castle above the Tauber鈥�. This moniker stems from the German words 鈥渞ot鈥� (which means red) and 鈥渂urg鈥� (castle) and refers to its location (on an elevated... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
The town's full name 鈥� Rothenburg ob der Tauber 鈥� translates to 鈥淩ed castle above the Tauber鈥�. This moniker stems from the German words 鈥渞ot鈥� (which means red) and 鈥渂urg鈥� (castle) and refers to its location (on an elevated... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.8 Km or 1.1 Miles
Old Town Gates and Towers Walking Tour
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These fortifications were built in the 14th century to protect the town from outside threats and today serve as one of its most iconic landmarks. Stretching for approximately four kilometers, the stone walls have been carefully... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
These fortifications were built in the 14th century to protect the town from outside threats and today serve as one of its most iconic landmarks. Stretching for approximately four kilometers, the stone walls have been carefully... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles