Krippenmuseum Oberstadion
Nativity scene museum in a parish barn from 1612 in Oberstadion with around 160 nativity scenes from Germany, Austria, and Italy.
About the museum
The nativity scene museum in Oberstadion opened shortly before Christmas 2008. It is run by the municipality of Oberstadion; funding from the EU's LEADER program and the state of Baden-Württemberg helped with its construction.
The museum building is the listed parish barn from 1612 on Kirchplatz, which was converted for the exhibition. Over 600 square meters on two floors are available for the collection.
Around 160 nativity scenes by nativity scene builders and woodcarvers from Germany, Austria, and Italy are on display. Among the highlights are a large historic nativity scene from Aachen with almost life-size wax figures and a huge background painting, a year-round nativity scene from Oberammergau in the attic, and a Last Supper depiction created for the museum with figures by an Italian artist. Besides the Christmas story, many scenes show further stages in the life of Jesus.
The museum is open seasonally during the Christmas period and around Easter; the municipality also maintains a memorial site for the children's author Christoph von Schmid.
Highlights
- Around 160 nativity scenes from three countries
- Historic Aachen nativity scene with large wax figures
- Year-round nativity scene from Oberammergau
- Last Supper scene with Italian figures
- Listed parish barn from 1612
Permanent exhibitions
- Krippensammlung – Nativity scenes and scenes from the life of Jesus by artists from Germany, Austria, and Italy, including a monumental historic nativity scene from Aachen and a year-round nativity scene from Oberammergau.
- Founded
- 2008
- Operated by
- Gemeinde Oberstadion
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €2.50Children and teenagers aged 11 to 18, students |
| Children & teens | €2.50free up to age 10 · Children up to age 10 free |
| Seniors | €6No discount for retirees and pensioners |
| Visitors with disabilities | €6No discount for people with severe disabilities |
| Students & apprentices | €2.50 |
| Groups | –School classes €2 per person |
| Families | €122 adults with children up to age 18 |
| Audio guide | €2German or English, per person |
Tour of the nativity scene museum €55 per guide (max. 15 people). Christoph von Schmid Memorial: free admission, tour €20.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The Christoph von Schmid Memorial is not accessible by wheelchair or walker. Tours are adapted to limitations on request.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 10 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €12 · 2 adults with children up to age 18 |
Children up to age 10 have free admission; family ticket for two adults with children.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Oberstadion Krippenmuseum
Regional bus lines 315 and 327 (DING transport association) to the stop Oberstadion Krippenmuseum.
Amenities & dining
- Café: not available
- Restaurant: not available
No dining facilities of its own; nearby are Café Josefshof, Gasthaus Kreuz, and Brauereigasthof Adler, among others.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes (DE, EN) |
| Good to know | Tours year-round for one person or more with registration (form, email, or phone), maximum 15 people per guide, tailored to age groups. |
