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European Toymaker's Festival

The European Toymaker's Festival puts wooden toys in the spotlight. Together with regional, national and international participants, visitors experience a varied programme. The focus is on hands-on activities and workshops.
[Translate to Englisch:] Sven Körner / Anna Schalling

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Date & Time

Location

Seiffen, former adventure pool

entrance 8€

Wooden toys on the main stage! European Toymaker's Festival 2025 in Seiffen - powered by European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025 & DENKSTATT Erzgebirge.

National meets international - in the toy village of Seiffen, in the beautiful Ore Mountains! Wooden toy makers from the region and all over Europe show their craft: creative, handmade, with heart and history.

Take part. Learn. Play. There are exciting workshops, demonstrations and hands-on stations for the whole family - from carved classics to modern design pieces. An expert forum for professionals offers the opportunity to exchange ideas on design, sustainability and education.

A lost place becomes a happy place - there are stages, street food and unique festival flair in the old adventure pool!

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Accessibility

Assistance dog welcome

It is possible to bring an assistance dog.

Accompanying person free

Holders of a disabled person's pass can bring one accompanying person free of charge.

Ticketing service

Tickets can be purchased without barriers.

The Toymakers’ Festival

European Capital of Culture The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Free State of Saxony European Capital of Culture

This project is cofinanced by tax funds on the basis of the parliamentary budget of the state of Saxony and by federal funds from the Beauftragter der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media), as well as funds from the City of Chemnitz.