Käthe Wohlfahrt Weihnachtsdorf in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Christmas ornament store in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany.
Description
Käthe Wohlfahrt Weihnachtsdorf is a Christmas shop in Rothenburg ob der Tauber that spans 1,000 square meters filled with traditional German decorations, nutcrackers, glass ornaments, pyramids, and handcrafted wooden items. The shop displays thousands of collectible and decorative pieces that draw visitors from around the world.
History
Wilhelm and Käthe Wohlfahrt founded their Christmas decoration business in 1964 near Stuttgart before relocating to Rothenburg ob der Tauber in 1977. The move transformed it into a destination for those seeking traditional German Christmas spirit.
Culture
The store showcases German Christmas traditions through its collection of wooden carvings and glass ornaments created by regional artisans. Visitors can observe how these handcrafted techniques remain alive today by exploring the variety of carefully made pieces.
Practical
The shop is located in the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where you can explore the old town easily on foot. The spacious display areas are simple to navigate and offer plenty of room to browse and look around.
Did you know?
Inside the building stands a five-meter rotating Christmas tree with 12,500 lights that recreates a snow-covered Franconian market square scene. This elaborate installation is unusual in its scale and creates a theatrical backdrop for shopping.
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