Puppen- und Spielzeugmuseum Nordrach
Village museum in Nordrach with over 3,500 dolls and teddy bears, displayed in showcases as scenes from Black Forest village life and village history.
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About the museum
The museum opened in 1991 and goes back to Gaby Spitzmüller, who was later made an honorary citizen of Nordrach. She founded and ran the museum and made a large part of the dolls on display herself; she gathered further pieces as a collector. Today the museum belongs to the municipality of Nordrach.
Over two floors, more than 3,500 dolls and teddy bears can be seen. The special feature is the staging in thematic showcases: they recreate snapshots from life in the Black Forest village, such as a traditional costume wedding, a school class, a children's choir, the Kirchweih (church festival), a christening procession, timber rafters (Flößer), a chicken yard, and farm work through the year.
The exhibition also recalls emigration to America in 1851 and 1852, shows a circus scene and presents works by other doll artists such as Rolanda Heimer and Astrid Badina. The building is painted in bright colors.
Highlights
- Over 3,500 dolls and teddy bears on two floors
- Village scenes such as a traditional costume wedding, school class and church festival
- Timber rafter dolls and a scene on emigration to America
- Circus scene and works by other doll artists
- Mostly handmade dolls by founder Gaby Spitzmüller
Permanent exhibition
- Puppen- und Teddyszenen aus dem Schwarzwald – Over 3,500 dolls and teddy bears in thematic showcases show village life, timber rafters, emigration to America and a circus scene.
- Founded
- 1991
- Operated by
- Gemeinde Nordrach
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3.50 |
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| Children & teens | €1.50Children aged 4 to 14. |
| Groups (12+ people) | €3 per personGroups of 12 or more, price per person. |
| With KONUS guest card | €3 |
| With Schwarzwaldcard | freeFree admission. |
| Groups under 12 people (flat fee) | €36 |
| Group tour for up to 20 people | €20Duration approx. 1.5 hours. |
| Group tour for 21 or more people | €40The group is divided between two guides. |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available · 200 m to the entrance
Bus and car parking is next to the sports field near the museum, about a 200-meter walk.
The museum is located in Nordrach, Im Dorf 76.
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 1.5 hrs |
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| Good to know | Group tours by advance booking through the tourist information office (tel. 07838 929921). |
