Alpine Village

Introduced January 2012 Retired December 2013 Lighted Buildings

Introduced January 2012 Retired December 2013 Village Figures

Introduced January 2012 Retired December 2013 Lighted Buildings

AL A HEAD OF CHEESE Introduced December 2001 Retired December 2003 Village Figures

AL A NEW BATCH OF XMS FRIENDS Introduced May 1997 Retired December 2000 Village Figures

AL ALPEN AKADEMIE DER MUSIK Introduced December 2003 Retired December 2006 Lighted Buildings

ALPINE VLG CHURCH,PORC Introduced December 1987 Retired December 1991 Lighted Buildings

Introduced January 2011 Retired December 2011 Village Figures

The purpose of the cow bell is to assist the rancher or herder in locating the cows while they are out grazing. Traditions include the spring parade - when, after...

AL ALPINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Introduced December 2005 Retired December 2006 Lighted Buildings

AL ALPINE SANTA Introduced December 2006 Retired December 2007 Village Figures

AL VLG METTERNICHE&CLOCK SHP,P Introduced December 1992 Retired December 1997 Lighted Buildings

AL ALPINE TRAVELING BAND Introduced December 2005 Retired December 2008 Village Figures

ALPINE VLG ST/5,PORC,W/LIGHT,H Introduced January 1986 Retired December 1996 Lighted Buildings

ALPINE VLG SIGN,PORC,HNDPTD Introduced December 1987 Retired December 1993 Village Figures

ALPINE VILLAGERS ST/5 Introduced December 1999 Retired December 2005 Village Figures

ALPINE VLGRS ST/3,PORC,HNDPTD Introduced December 1986 Retired December 1992 Village Figures

AL ALTSTADTER BEERHOUSE Introduced December 2000 Retired December 2005 Lighted Buildings

ALPINE VLG APOTHEKE,PORC Introduced January 1986 Retired December 1997 Lighted Buildings

AL AT THE OCTOBERFEST ST/3 Introduced December 2000 Retired December 2005 Village Figures

Welcome to Alpine Village by Department 56 - a series as unique as the towns and hamlets of the Alpine and Bavarian regions they represent. Ave Maria Chapel, hand-crafted and...

AL BACK FROM THE FIELDS Introduced December 2002 Retired December 2005 Village Figures

ALPINE VLG BAHNHOF W/LIGHT,POR Introduced December 1990 Retired December 1993 Lighted Buildings

AL BAUERNHOF DRESCHER ST/2 Introduced December 2002 Retired December 2005 Lighted Buildings

An Octoberfest celebration can't be complete without the lively sounds of traditional German Oompah band. Includes sound chip featuring the musicians and joyous revelry. Set of 4 includes "Oktoberfest Trio",...

AL VLG BERNHARDINER HUNDCHEN Introduced May 1997 Retired December 2000 Lighted Buildings

ALPINE VLG BESSON BIERKELLER,P Introduced January 1986 Retired December 1996 Lighted Buildings

Introduced January 2011 Retired December 2012 Lighted Buildings

AL BURGERMEISTER HAUS Introduced December 2004 Retired December 2008 Lighted Buildings

AL BUYING BAKERS BREAD ST/2,PO Introduced December 1992 Retired December 1995 Village Figures

Introduced December 2007 Retired December 2010 Lighted Buildings

Introduced December 2008 Retired December 2011 Lighted Buildings

AL CHRISTMAS HOUSE Introduced December 2006 Retired December 2007 Lighted Buildings

The male dancer is dressed in traditional lederhosen (German for leather britches), the attire worn by the working-class in Bavaria and Germany. Knee pants were made of leather because leather...

Introduced May 2012 Retired December 2013 Village Figures

Set of 2 includes vendor accessory with man assembling a clock. Black Forest Clocks, carved by hand using wood from the Bavarian region is a German Tradition dating back centuries....

We salute the traditional Glühwein, warm spiced mulled wine that is sold during the Christmas Markets. These markets have been an important part of the holiday season for hundreds of...

There is no mistaking what craftwork happens here. The Uhrengeschäft or Cuckoo Clock Shop was designed with many of the features seen on a Bavarian Cuckoo Clock, the roman numerals,...

AL CUCKOO CLOCK VENDR&CART S/2 Introduced May 2001 Retired December 2004 Village Figures

AL VLG DANUBE MUSIC PUBLISHER Introduced December 1996 Retired December 2000 Lighted Buildings

AV DECORATING WAYSIDE SHRINE Introduced December 2005 Retired December 2006 Village Figures

ALPINE VLG E.STAUBR BACKER,POR Introduced January 1986 Retired December 1997 Lighted Buildings

Family of three, plus a dolly, stroll the Village on their way home from service. Introduced January 2018 Retired November 2019 Village Figures

AL FEDERBETTEN UND STEPPDECKEN Introduced May 1998 Retired December 2001 Lighted Buildings

Delightful Kitten extends a warm greeting to our shopper returning from the market. Introduced January 2017 Retired November 2018 Village Figures

ALPINE VLG GASTHOF EISL,PORC Introduced January 1986 Retired December 1996 Lighted Buildings

AL GETREIDEMUHLE ZWETTL Introduced December 2001 Retired December 2004 Lighted Buildings

AL GLOCKENSPIEL Introduced December 1999 Retired December 2003 Lighted Buildings

AL GOING HUNTING Introduced May 2003 Retired December 2005 Village Figures

ALPINE VLG GRIST MILL,PORC,W/L Introduced December 1988 Retired December 1997 Lighted Buildings

AL HAPPY TREE HUNTING Introduced May 2005 Retired December 2006 Village Figures

AL HEAR YE, CITIZENS Introduced December 2004 Retired December 2005 Village Figures

ALPINE VILLAGE GRANDPA'S HOUSE Introduced December 1998 Retired December 2001 Lighted Buildings

AL HERE COMES THE BRIDE Introduced May 2000 Retired December 2002 Village Figures

AL HOFBURG CASTLE Introduced May 2000 Retired December 2002 Lighted Buildings

Beautiful exterior frescoes and unique shell shaped windows highlight this beautiful church, our rendition of the Holy Ghost church in Fussen, Germany. The magnificence of the Sea inspired the designers...

AL HOME FROM THE MILL Introduced December 2001 Retired December 2003 Village Figures

Future farmer coaxes a young calf into the barn. Hurry Up or Wait?, this Village accessory is hand-crafted, hand-painted, Porcelain. Introduced January 2020 Retired November 2021 Village Figures

AL JAGERHUTTE HUNTING CABIN Introduced May 2003 Retired December 2005 Lighted Buildings

ALPINE VILLAGE FARM HOUSE W/LI Introduced December 1987 Retired December 1989 Lighted Buildings

The Bavarian craftsman guiding his horse-drawn sled, is delivering some fine timbers to the clock shop. Good hard Bavarian wood will be used in the carving of pieces for the...

ALPINE VLG KAMM HAUS CHALET Introduced December 1995 Retired December 1999 Lighted Buildings

AL KASEHANDLER SCHMITT Introduced December 2001 Retired December 2003 Lighted Buildings

ALPN KONDITORI SCHOKOLADE,PRC Introduced December 1994 Retired December 1998 Lighted Buildings

ALPINE VLG KUKUCK UHREN,PORC Introduced December 1992 Retired December 1998 Lighted Buildings

AL LEADING THE BAVARIAN COW Introduced December 1999 Retired December 2002 Village Figures

Bavarian Villagers' favorite place to gather and socialize is at the Linderbrau Beer Hall, an elegantly designed, blue-hued building where the fires are always hot, the fresh-brewed beer is always cold...

AL LITTLE SCHOLARS Introduced December 2005 Retired December 2006 Village Figures

AL MAKING BEAUTIFUL ORNAMENTS Introduced May 2005 Retired December 2006 Village Figures

Welcome to Alpine Village by Department 56 - a series as unique as Bavarian hamlets they represent. Market Square Town Tree, hand-crafted porcelain lit accessory. Part of the Christmas Market...

AL MERRY CHRISTMAS CHURCH ST/2 Introduced December 2005 Retired December 2006 Lighted Buildings

ALPINE VLG METTERNICHE WURST,P Introduced December 1992 Retired December 1997 Lighted Buildings

ALPINE VLG MILCH-KASE,PORC Introduced January 1986 Retired December 1996 Lighted Buildings

AL MOZART MONUMENT Introduced December 2003 Retired December 2005 Village Figures

Welcome to Alpine Village by Department 56 - a series as unique as the towns and hamlets of the Alpine region they represent. A final lesson from the master, before...

AL NIKOLAUSFIGUREN Introduced May 2002 Retired December 2005 Lighted Buildings

AL NUTCRACKER WORKSHOP Introduced December 2000 Retired December 2001 Lighted Buildings

AL NUTCRACKER VENDOR & CART Introduced December 1996 Retired December 2002 Village Figures

Introduced January 2011 Retired December 2012 Village Figures

Oma, a beloved German team of endearment, translating to "Grandma'. With a wide selection of homemade, old-world recipes still made with love. Fresh loaves are easily accessible in the side...

In areas of the Rhineland and Scandinavia, grandfather is affectionately called "Opa". "Opa's Cabin" is a nod to all Opas, but it may be a special nod to Heidi's grandfather...

Welcome to Alpine Village by Department 56 - a series as unique as the towns and hamlets of the Alpine and Bavarian regions they represent. Peaceful Reflection, hand-crafted and hand-painted...

ALPINE VLG POLKA FEST ST/3 Introduced December 1994 Retired December 1999 Village Figures

Introduced January 2010 Retired December 2011 Village Figures

"Prost" is the German word for "cheers!" This fashionable Bavarian couple clangs silver mugs and prepares to enjoy a fun evening at the Linderbrau Beer Hall. Introduced January 2019 Retired November...

AL RATHAUS NEUDORF Introduced December 2002 Retired December 2005 Lighted Buildings

Many glockenspiels in Germany date back a century or more and have become huge attractions for visitors. True to traditional glockenspiels, the rotating figures on this building depict medieval characters....

Welcome to Alpine Village by Department 56 - a series as unique as the towns and hamlets of the Alpine and Bavarian regions they represent. Rudesheim Turmbrucke, hand-crafted and hand-painted...

Introduced December 2007 Retired December 2009 Lighted Buildings

AL SCHWARZWALDER KUCKUCKSUHREN Introduced May 2001 Retired December 2003 Lighted Buildings

ALPINE VLG SILENT NIGHT MB,PRC Introduced December 1995 Retired December 1999 Village Figures

Introduced January 2010 Retired December 2013 Lighted Buildings

Welcome to Alpine Village by Department 56 - a series as unique as the towns and hamlets of the Alpine and Bavarian regions they represent. Spieluhr Geschaft, hand-crafted and hand-painted...

ALPINE VLG SPIELZEUG LADEN Introduced December 1997 Retired December 2000 Lighted Buildings

ALPNE VLG SPORT LADEN,W/LIGHT Introduced December 1993 Retired December 1998 Lighted Buildings

ALPINE VLG'ST. NICHOLAS' Introduced December 1998 Retired December 2005 Village Figures

ALPINE VLG ST NIKOLAUS KIRCHE Introduced December 1991 Retired December 1999 Lighted Buildings

A young couple enjoys an early morning trip to the bakery for the freshest and sweetest items of the day. Sweets for my Sweet, this Village accessory is hand-crafted, hand-painted,...

Welcome to Alpine Village by Department 56 - a series as unique as the towns and hamlets of the Alpine and Bavarian regions they represent. Sweets For Sale, hand-crafted and...

AL TAP THE FIRST BARREL Introduced December 2002 Retired December 2005 Village Figures

AL THE BIERFEST JUDGE ST/2 Introduced December 2002 Retired December 2005 Village Figures

AL THE BREW MASTER, SET OF 2 Introduced December 2006 Retired December 2007 Village Figures

Burgermeister is German for Mayor. This city leader can set his watch to the trusty Glockenspiel, the beautiful highlight of his hometown. Introduced January 2018 Retired November 2019 Village Figures...

The regions of Germany have long been known for acting recounts of well known bible stories – for example, the world famous Oberammergau Passion Play. On a much smaller scale,...

AL THE FINISHING TOUCH Introduced May 2002 Retired December 2004 Village Figures

Welcome to Alpine Village by Department 56 - a series as unique as the towns and hamlets of the Alpine and Bavarian regions they represent. The Goat Herder's House, hand-crafted...

Introduced December 2007 Retired December 2009 Village Figures

AL SOUND OF MUSIC GAZEBO MB Introduced December 1999 Retired December 2002 Village Figures

AL VON TRAPP VILLA SND MSC,S/5 Introduced December 1998 Retired December 2002 Lighted Buildings

AL SND OF MSC WEDDING CHURCH Introduced December 1999 Retired December 2002 Lighted Buildings

ALPNE VLG THE TOY PEDDLR ST/3 Introduced December 1990 Retired December 1998 Village Figures

Welcome to Alpine Village by Department 56 - a series as unique as the towns and hamlets of the Alpine and Bavarian regions they represent. Treats For The Nanny Goat,...

ALPNE VLG'TREKKING IN SNOW'S/3 Introduced December 1998 Retired December 2002 Village Figures

AL WEIHNACHTEN GLASHUTTE Introduced May 2005 Retired December 2007 Lighted Buildings

A part of the Alpine Village, a series as unique as the towns and hamlets of the Alpine and Bavarian regions they represent. A family arrives to town to celebrate...

Introduced January 2010 Retired December 2011 Lighted Buildings

Introduced January 2010 Retired December 2013 Village Figures

AL WOLFSTEINER BREWERY Introduced December 2006 Retired December 2007 Lighted Buildings

Introduced May 2009 Retired December 2014 Village Figures

Introduced May 2008 Retired December 2011 Village Figures

This is the 11th in a series of the Christmas Market Booths and it honoring a European tradition of topping the tree with gold foil angels. Several versions line the...

Enjoyed during advent, Christmas Stollen bread traditions date back to the 1400s with the earliest of the Christmas Markets in Germany. The Market booth for 2019 celebrates the history and...

Welcome to Alpine Village by Department 56 - a series as unique as Bavarian hamlets they represent. The Rhine river valley is renown for Wine and only the finest is...