Illustration of costumed reenactors in Victorian dress singing by a decorated door in a heritage village (Nativity Scene Exhibition "The Light of the World")

Nativity Scene Exhibition "The Light of the World"

The exhibition showcases an international collection of nativity scenes from around the world drawn from a private collection. Visitors can also view cribs created by wood sculptor Steffen Kranz inside the historic fortress grounds.

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Plan Your Visit

Website / Tickets

lebendige-kirchenburg.de

Tickets

3 € for visitors aged 14 and over.

Hours

Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, 14.00-17.00 Uhr.

Ages

14+

Going?

Location

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Museum Lebendige Kirchenburg · Friedenstr. 7, 97645 Ostheim v. d. Rhön, Ostheim v. d. Rhön 97645 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Visitors interested in nativity scenes and traditional craftsmanship

Vibe

Quiet and contemplative

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Moderate

Weather Sensitivity

Low

Tips & Advice

  • The exhibition is open only on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, and it's closed on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, so plan your visit around those days.
  • Set your sat nav to Friedenstr. 7, the address to use for reaching the Kirchenburg Ostheim and its museum.
  • If you'd like a guided tour of the exhibition, book it ahead through the Touristinfo Ostheim v. d. Rhön.
  • Leave time for the museum's permanent exhibitions in the Kirchenburg as well as the international cribs and Steffen Kranz's carved nativity scenes.

Links & Contact

Run by Verein Freunde der Kirchenburg

Website / Tickets

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Frequently Asked Questions

What nativity scenes are on show?

There are nativity scenes from around the world from a private collection, plus cribs made by wood sculptor Steffen Kranz.

Can I book a guided tour?

Yes. Guided tours are booked through the Touristinfo Ostheim v. d. Rhön.

Is there more to see besides the cribs?

Yes. The exhibition is in the Museum Lebendige Kirchenburg inside the Kirchenburg Ostheim, which also has its own permanent exhibitions.

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