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KrippenWelt

The KrippenWelt in Stein am Rhein (Switzerland) is the first nativity scene museum in Switzerland and shows up to 600 nativity scenes from over 80 countries each year. The exhibition in the oldest, still original preserved house in the town from 1302 presents the religious, cultural and socio-political world behind the individual nativity scenes. In addition to the museum, the KrippenWelt houses a bistro, a museum shop with nativity scenes and fair-trade products, as well as a vaulted art cellar with changing special exhibitions. The collection today comprises more than 1500 nativity scenes.

Families and Kids

The museum is suitable for families and children from about 7 years of age, with a reduced admission for children. The bistro with its home-style cuisine and the inner courtyard offer a pleasant stop for families.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Culture and ethnography
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18

Opening hours

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; closed Monday and Tuesday. Open every day in December until mid-January, and closed from mid-January to mid-March.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-17:00
Friday
10:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
7 CHF
Children from 7 years of age
0 CHF
Holders of the Swiss Museum Pass (Raiffeisen) enjoy free admission

Contact

Webpage
krippenwelt-ag.ch
Email
info@krippenwelt-ag.ch
Address
Oberstadt 5, 8260 Stein am Rhein

FAQ

  • Can I visit the museum outside the regular opening hours?
    Yes, group tours can be arranged by appointment outside the regular opening hours. Please contact Monika Amrein at +41 52 721 00 05 or info@krippenwelt-ag.ch.
  • Is there a bistro or restaurant at the museum?
    Yes, the KrippenWelt houses a bistro with about 35 seats serving home-style Swiss and Italian cuisine, with an additional 20 seats in the inner courtyard in good weather. The vaulted cellar can also be used as a raclette or fondue room.
  • Is there a museum shop?
    Yes, the museum shop offers a large selection of nativity scenes, various gift items and fair-trade products, mainly from African and Latin American countries.
  • Can the museum be booked for private events?
    Yes, the bistro can be booked for a whole afternoon or evening, for example with an aperitif, a guided tour of the museum and a meal. The vaulted cellar can also be used for raclette and fondue events.