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German Musical Instruments

GERMAN MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Musical instruments Musical instruments are an ancient way of telling stories that transpire time. The Harmonica or mout...

History of the Boot Beer Stein

History of the Boot Beer Stein Beer Boot Stein drinking challenge You may have seen our glass boots in our store, or photographs of people drinking...

German Weather Houses

Black Forest Weather Houses Where did the Weather House originated from? Weather houses are a popular décor item from the Alpine regions in Germany...

Types of German Christmas Decorations

GERMAN CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS Home to Wooden toy making and Christmas decor! Before disposable and mass produced christmas décor, decorations were h...

Germany's Oktoberfest

The origins of Germany's Oktoberfest What is Oktoberfest? Oktoberfest is the most renowned German Festival in the world, with events taking place i...

German Christmas Celebrations

  The History of German Christmas Markets and Decorations German Christmas celebrations and festivals The festivities in Germany are an elaborate ...

German Beer Stein Care

Caring for your traditional German beer stein   What is your beer stein made from? Traditional German beer steins are made typically from two...

Cuckoo Clock Care

Make sure your cuckoo clock lasts in your family for decades with a collection of simple tips from The German Village Shop team!

Grandfather Clocks

Grandfather clocks are well renowned for the prestigious presence in grand homes. Where did this grand clock design originate from? Find out this a...

The Navigator Clock | COMITTI

A prestigious company, crafting investment timepieces What does the Queen of England use to tell the time? Likely a limited edition time piece ...

The Traditional German Beer Stein

Ever wondered about the origins of the traditional German Beer Stein? Let us take you back into the history of Southern Germany where we discover t...

History of the Black Forest Cuckoo Clock

The famous "Coo Coo" call of the German Cuckoo Clock   The ‘coo coo’ call will induce a feeling of nostalgia for anyone with German heritage and ...