Erzgebirge (Ore Mountain) folk art

Grim nutcrackers, whiskery smoking men and brightly shining candle arches:
Here you will find the whole world of the Ore Mountains

Herrnhut Moravian Stars

Brightens your christmas decorations:
The moravian star is a real classic from the Oberlausitz region

Black forest cuckoo clocks

Classic, richly decorated chalet style or modern:
We have the right clock for every taste and budget

Christmas nativites

The Holy Family, angels, sheperds and Three Magi:
All your Christmas nativity wishes will be fulfilled

About us

In our shop on Hauptstraße in Mainz you will find everything that makes a woodcraft lover's heart leap for joy.

Bestseller

The most popular articles from our extensive assortment.
To look at, hold in hand and to take home with you.

Opening hours

Monday and Tuesday 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Thursday through Friday 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Delivery service

We can send your purchases directly
to your home, worldwide and quick!

Easy payment

Credit card, Debit card, cash, or rather
via PayPal: We accept a lot of payment methods.

Multilingual

Of course we speak German and Englisch
And if you let us know beforehand also French and Spanish.

First Aid

We also provide advice and assistance, if your
incense smoker doesn't smoke or the cuckoo clock has a problem.

Impressions

Take a look inside our Kuckucksnest. In addition we present you some highlights from our range of products.

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1-tier pyramid Nativity figurines

Manufacturer:

Theo Lorenz

Illuminated with:

Tealights

This 1-tier tealight pyramid with large, colorful nativity figurines is eye catching.
Edge Stool Smoker

Manufacturer:

KWO Olbernhau

The Edge Stool Somkers by KWO are very popular.
Candle Arch „The Erzgebirge Workshop”

Manufacturer:

Richard Glässer

Illuminated with:

Electric candles

The candle arche „The Erzgebirge Workshop” has a lot of great details.
Herrnhut Moravian Stars

Manufacturer:

Herrnhuter Sterne

available sizes:

six

available colors:

seven

Aa real classic from the Oberlausitz region a Herrnhut Moravian Star should be part of any christmas decoration.
Björn Köhler Nativity

Manufacturer:

Björn Köhler

Awarded with the sought-after prize “Tradition und Form” in 1995 the Björn Köhler nativity is just timeless.
Günter Reichel Guardian Angel

Manufacturer:

Günter Reichel - Werkstatt moderner Figurenbildnerei

There should be a guardian angel for everybody.
Cuckoo Clock carved 23 cm/9 inch

Manufacturer:

Anton Schneider

Movement:

Quartz

Classic carved cuckoo clock by Anton Schneider. The quartz movement plays twelve different songs.
Cuckoo Clock Chalet-Style 58 cm/23 inch

Manufacturer:

Anton Schneider

Movement:

8-Day mechanical

Large Chalet by Anton Schneider with moving sawmill and lumberjack, dancing figurines and alternately playing „Edelweiß” and „Der Fröhliche Wanderer”.
Cuckoo Clock Chalet-style 65 cm/26 inch

Manufacturer:

August Schwer

Movement:

8-Day mechanical

Awards:

Black Forest Clock of the year 2008

The beautiful Chalet by August Schwer was elected "Black Forest Cuckoo of the year" in 2008. While playing alternately „Edelweiß” and „Der Fröhliche Wanderer” the millwheel turns and you hear the cuckoo.
Bavaria Nativity

Manufacturer:

Bernardi Wood Art

Number of figurines:

48

Available sizes:

7 cm (2.8 in), 9 cm (3.5 in), 12 cm (4.7 in), 15 cm (5.9 in), 23 cm (9.1 in), 28 cm (11 in) and 36 cm (14.2 in)

Available finishes:

natural and multicolor

The Bavaria Nativity offers a very good start at a low price. The figures are designed as in a typical alpine village some centuries ago and available in a lot of sizes.
Kastlunger Nativity

Manufacturer:

LEPI

Number of figurines:

44

Available sizes:

8 cm (3.1 in) and 13 cm (5.1 in)

Available finishes:

natural, multicolor and stained

In his typical style these figurines by Harald Kastlunger from Brixen are designed in a fanciful way. If you are looking for a somewhat different nativity you will enjoy this one..
Rustic Nativity

Manufacturer:

LEPI

Number of figurines:

26

Available sizes:

12 cm (4.7 in)

Available finishes:

natural, multicolor and stained

Alpine based, plain figures illustrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Without a base these figurines look very filigree.

The whole world from the Erzgebirge

Our Online-Shops

With its three online shops the Kuckucksnest offers the widest range of woodcraft on the internet! If you have not yet found the very thing for you on site, just browse a little through our online offers!

Erzgebirge-Palace

Erzgebirge folk art

More than 5000 articles from all areas of Ore Mountain handicraft make hearts leap for joy: Christmas pyramids, candle arches, nutcrackers, incense smokers, angels, music boxes and a lot more!

Cuckoo-Palace

Cuckoo Clocks

Clocks, as far as the eye can see! Here you will find classic carved clocks, chalets rich in decor and functions, modern cuckoo clocks or even exceptional pieces like the Dumpling eater!

Nativity-Palast

Christmas nativities from South Tyrol

Flowing baroque garments, real fabric clothes, rural garb or simple modern design: Every crib is unique and with or without a stable will become a Christmas highlight for young and old!

Hand carved christmas nativites from South Tyrol

Customer Opinions

Excellent quality and workmanship, very special decorations to treasure for years to come. Beautiful colours. Service was straightforward and quick delivery. Will certainly be a returning customer and would recommend. Can’t wait for Xmas to put on display! Thank you

Erzgebirge-Palace 07/07/2025 16:07
Excellent! As always!!!!

Erzgebirge-Palace 07/07/2025 12:07
Erzgebirge-Palace 07/07/2025 12:07
Beautiful craftsmanship!

Erzgebirge-Palace 06/30/2025 13:06
It is absolutely perfect! And, shipping was prompt.

Erzgebirge-Palace 06/27/2025 14:06
The product arrived in perfect condition and was wrapped and protected very well. It is beautiful too!!!

Erzgebirge-Palace 06/24/2025 15:06
Excellent! As Always!!!

Erzgebirge-Palace 06/23/2025 13:06
Excellent! As Always!!!!

Erzgebirge-Palace 06/23/2025 13:06
Erzgebirge-Palace 06/17/2025 13:06
Excellent, as always!

Erzgebirge-Palace 06/10/2025 13:06

Contact

You will find us located in Mainz-Mombach. We are there for you Monday through Friday from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.

By tram and bus, it is only a few minutes from the central station. Bus 60, 61, and 63 (direction Mombach) takes you directly to our shop, get off the bus on stop “Halle 45”.
Also, the tram lines 50 and 53 (direction Finthen) stop at “Zwerchallee/Halle 45“, where it is only a few steps to our shop.

When arriving by car, we have parking capabilities on the premises.

hauptstr. 17-19/Geb. 6305, 55120 Mainz
+49 6131-3274445
shop@kuckucksnest-mainz.de