Illustration of a mountain-town Christmas market with timber chalets, snowy peaks and shoppers carrying a tree (Steiff Museum Adventszauber)
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Steiff Museum Adventszauber

Visitors step into a festive Christmas world filled with cuddly surprises and an entertaining program designed for the whole family. The museum is illuminated in holiday splendor, featuring a special Steiff gingerbread house. Guests can also experience the sparkling Steiff light display.

Dec 5 – Dec 20, 2026 Family-friendly

Plan Your Visit

Parking

There's a visitor car park with plenty of spaces, and parking is charged by the hour.

Accessibility

The museum is accessible barrier-free.

Pets

Animals are not allowed.

Location

Steiff Museum · Margarete-Steiff-Platz 1, D-89537 Giengen/Brenz, Giengen/Brenz 89537 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 (5/5)

Best For

Families with children

Vibe

Festive and family-focused

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Book your tickets online to pay less, but expect a wait at the entrance on busy days even if you already have a ticket.
  • Children under 14 must be with an adult, so families should plan for a grown-up to go along with every group of kids.
  • If you're driving, take the A7 exit Giengen/Herbrechtingen and follow the teddy-head signs to the visitor car park, which charges by the hour.
  • If you're coming by train, follow the red bear paws from Giengen station and you'll reach the museum on foot in about three minutes.
  • Bring your disability ID if you need a companion, because companions of visitors with a "B" on the ID get in free once it's shown.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Tickets cost less when you book online.
  • Children up to 5 and Steiff Club members get in free.

Links & Contact

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the Adventszauber suited to?

It's aimed at the whole family, with a varied program on the Advent weekends. Children under 14 can only visit the museum with an adult.

What is there to see?

From late November the museum is decorated for Christmas. You'll find the Steiff gingerbread house and the Steiff Lichterzauber light display, and there's a family program on the Advent weekends.

Can I bring my dog?

No, animals aren't allowed in the museum.

Is the museum accessible?

Yes, the museum is barrier-free. Companions of visitors with a "B" on their disability ID get in free if they show the ID at the till.

Can I get there by train?

Yes. Trains reach Giengen via Ulm or Aalen. The museum is a three-minute walk from the station; just follow the red bear paws.

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