Alte Weihnachtsfabrik & Historical Christmas Museum
Visitors can browse an 800-square-meter showroom filled with mouth-blown glass ornaments, traditional nutcrackers, incense smokers, and holiday decor. In the museum section, guests explore two centuries of antique Christmas tree decorations, traditional nativity scenes, and vintage glassblowing molds. An on-site café is also available for guests to relax with warm drinks and fresh cake.
What to Expect
Historic Christmas ornaments spanning two centuries alongside a large artisan showroom.
Event Details
Duration
Museum tours are 45 minutes.
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Inge's Christmas Decor GmbH
Food & Drink
The café serves hot coffee, tea, cocoa, and cake; the shop also offers chocolate, spiced tea, and herbs.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Christmas-decoration shoppers and families interested in holiday traditions
Vibe
Festive and nostalgic
Energy Level
Low
Budget
€
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Historisches Weihnachtsmuseum: adults €6.00; retirees €5.00; children up to 16 €4.00; family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children) €12.00; adult groups of 20 or more €4.00 per person; children’s groups of 20 or more €2.50 per person. Museum tours: German-language tour €35.00 and English-language tour €50.00; each tour is 45 minutes and allows a maximum of 25 people. No price is stated for entry to the Alte Weihnachtsfabrik shop.
- Hours: Monday–Saturday 09:30–18:00; Sundays through and including 20 December 13:00–18:00; 24 and 31 December 09:30–12:30; closed 25 and 26 December.
Tips & Advice
- Come on a Saturday between October 24 and December 19 to shop the Christmas bargain market at the factory.
- Families should ask for the museum family ticket, which covers two adults and up to three children for one combined price.
- Visit on a Sunday only through December 20, because Sunday opening ends then and the factory is closed on December 25 and 26.
- Book a 45-minute guided museum tour in German or English if you're coming as a group of up to 25 people.
- Save time at the end for the café, where you can sit down with coffee, tea or cocoa and a piece of cake.
Special Events & Promotions
- Christmas bargain market at the factory every Saturday from October 24 to December 19.
- Guided museum tours in German or English for an extra fee (45 minutes, up to 25 people).
- Museum family ticket for two adults and up to three children.
- Museum group rates for adults and children in groups of 20 or more.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I buy at the Alte Weihnachtsfabrik?
You'll find mouth-blown ornaments from the Inge-Glas Manufaktur and Holly & Jolly baubles, in classic styles and this year's trend colors. There are also nutcrackers, incense smokers, Christmas pyramids, Advent houses, scent lamps, candles, Christmas tableware and books. For treats there's chocolate, spiced tea and herbs from German and Austrian makers.
What is in the Historical Christmas Museum?
It shows Christmas tree decorations from two centuries, along with tree stands, nativity scenes and historic rotating pyramids. The Formenschatzkammer holds historic molds and tools of the glassblowing trade.
Are there guided tours of the museum?
Yes, tours run in German and in English for an extra fee. Each lasts 45 minutes and takes up to 25 people.
Is there somewhere to sit down and eat?
Yes, the café serves coffee, tea, cocoa and cake.
Are there discounts for families or groups?
The museum has a family ticket for two adults and up to three children. There are reduced rates for retirees and children up to 16, and group rates for 20 or more people.
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