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Museum · Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Baviera
Deutsches Weihnachtsmuseum
Museum about the history of Christmas traditions in Germany, with antique tree decorations, nativity scenes and Advent calendars, inside the Käthe Wohlfahrt shop.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Deutsches Weihnachtsmuseum
The Deutsches Weihnachtsmuseum is on the upper floor of the Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas shop on Herrngasse, near the Marktplatz. The company started in the 1960s and settled in Rothenburg in 1977 with a shop open year-round, decorated like a Christmas village.
The museum explains how the year-end festivities developed in Germany: the decorated Christmas tree, blown-glass ornaments, wooden figures from the Ore Mountains, Advent calendars, cards and figures of Saint Nicholas. Most of the pieces are from the 19th century and the early 20th century.
Rothenburg's market, called Reiterlesmarkt, usually runs from late November until just before Christmas.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 30 to 45 minutes in the museum; the shop can take longer.
Best time
Any time of year. In December the shop and museum are very busy. Check special opening hours before you go.
How to get there
It is on Herrngasse, about a two-minute walk from the Marktplatz.
Tip
Photography is not allowed in many areas of the shop; respect the signs.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Deutsches Weihnachtsmuseum
Does the Christmas museum open outside December?
Yes, the museum and the shop are open throughout the year. Check special opening times before you go.
Do you need to pay to enter?
The shop is open; the museum upstairs requires a ticket.
When is Rothenburg's Christmas market?
The Reiterlesmarkt usually runs from late November until just before Christmas, around the Marktplatz.