This permanent exhibition offers a dazzling journey through time, tracing the history of Christmas from the 19th century to the present day. It showcases a fascinating mix of rare, historic treasures and beloved classics of Christmas decoration. Highlights include rare tragacanth, cotton wool, and pewter ornaments, delicate filigree works made of Leon wire, and magnificent historic Christmas tree ornaments. Traditional crafts such as Erzgebirge Christmas pyramids, incense-burning figurines, candle arches, and stately nutcrackers can also be admired alongside elaborate chandeliers. The exhibition is complemented by fascinating background information that, among other things, sheds light on the difference between St. Nicholas, the Christ Child, and Santa Claus. A worthwhile experience for families, collectors, and all lovers of Christmas nostalgia.
Highlights along the Romantic Road
Museum of the Augsburg Puppet Theatre
The performances of the puppet theater take place on the first floor. Jim Knopf, Urmel, Sams, Kater Mikesch and many…
Ludwig Doerfler Museum
The gallery contains the life’s work of the Schillingsfürst artist Ludwig Doerfler (1905-1992). Impressionist paintings of his Franconian homeland, landscapes,…
The Town Wall Museum
The Town Wall Museum in the ‘Löpsinger Torturm’ tower shows the history of the Nördlingen fortifications.
Museum for Franconia
“Museum für Franken” in the former arsenal of the Marienberg Fortress; collections of artistic works and cultural objects by Franconian…
Museum of the Town of Füssen
Museum of the Town of Füssen in the south wing of the former Monastery of St Mang: the history of…
