The Berchtesgaden Christmas tree

Berchtesgaden craftsmanship

Back when there were no toys made of plastic or other synthetic materials, Berchtesgaden craftsmanship was popular with children all over the world. Today, these colorful wooden miniatures have found a new use as Christmas tree ornaments for the Berchtesgaden Christmas tree. The best known of these is the Arschpfeifenrössl, a wooden horse with a whistle for a tail.

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  • Arschpfeifenrössl

    The Arschpfeifenrössl is one of Berchtesgaden’s most iconic wooden folk art pieces, which has also become a symbol of the Berchtesgaden Advent.