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...
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...
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",...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...