Unleash Your Inner Child with Horst Gründel's Enchanting Miniature Christmas Market in Coburg
Transport yourself to a whimsical world of twinkling lights, tiny carousels, and meticulously crafted stalls with Horst Gründel's enchanting miniature Christmas market in Coburg. This captivating display boasts over six meters of festive cheer, providing an idyllic escape from the usual frenzy of the holiday season.
Born in Nuremberg, Gründel carried a profound affection for Christmastide since his youth, where he honed his skills dealing arts and crafts, and wooden toys at the renowned Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt. Following his sojourn in Berlin, fate transpired in the 1970s; Gründel had intended to revisit the Nuremberg market with his beloved spouse, but the rendezvous never materialized. In its place, Gründel's wife bestowed upon him a miniature Christmas market to satisfy his longing, igniting the triumphant beginnings of a passionate family pursuit.
However, years whisked by as the miniature market eventually retreated into their confines. The project surprisingly resurfaced during the second year of the pandemic, as Gründel, now residing in Coburg, found renewed inspiration. Crafting his Christmas vision anew, the project blossomed to encompass intricate nativity scenes, animate figurines, a dazzling train, a festive post office, and myriad of decorative details.
Swathes of the local community have grown fond of this magical respite, delighting in Gründel's creation and the accompanying cheer. The diminutive Christmas market, nestled within the heart of Coburg, defies the solitude of staying home, instead providing vibrant allure to our lives, mirroring the illustrious Nuremberg Christkindlesmarkt.
Curious Fact:
Festive passion and tradition run deep within the Gründel family. The proprietor's beloved partner, Berthold, shares a familial bond with the legendary metal designer, Bernhard Schacht and a lineage connected to the Bethlehem Crèche Census, a fascinating remnant of Christmas storytelling.
