Nussknackermuseum Neuhausen

In the small town of Neuhausen, one toy reigns supreme: the kingly nutcracker. While other wooden figures may strike a pose, the nutcracker has become a collector’s treasure, thanks to its bold colors and quirky style. The original “King Nutcracker” was crafted in the 1870s by Seiffen’s own Friedrich Wilhelm Füchtner, who ingeniously gave him a jaw that cracks nuts with the might of a lever. Soon, the nutcracker army marched into homes worldwide. 

Today, the Nutcracker Museum in Neuhausen boasts the Guinness World Record for the largest nutcracker collection. With around 6,500 nutcrackers, it’s a wooden army like no other. You’ll meet everything from soldiers to thieves, all fiercely guarding their crunchy heritage. And if size matters, this museum has both ends of the spectrum covered: the smallest nutcracker is a mere 4.9 millimeters, fully functional but unlikely to crack even the tiniest peanut. Then there’s “Ritter Borso von Riesenburg,” a towering 33-foot giant that lords over the museum, no nut too tough for him.

If nutcrackers aren’t your thing, don’t fret. The museum grounds also house the “Old Chair Factory,” a motorcycle display, and a vintage steam engine that still fires up. So, whether you’re here for a tiny nutcracker or a giant wooden knight, Neuhausen’s quirky museum has a bit of something for everyone—no nuts required!