The Toymakers’ Festival
A long weekend in Seiffen Toy Village
Toymakers from all over Europe in Seiffen
From August 29 to 31, everything in Seiffen will revolve around wood, craftsmanship and new ideas. At the European Toymaking Festival, exhibitors from all over Europe will show how innovative a centuries-old craft can be. Tradition meets contemporary design - with modern interpretations of wooden lanterns, music boxes, fairytale figures, construction kits and classics such as the incense smoker.
When: 29 to 31. August 2025
Where? Seiffen, Hauptstraße 156 (area of the former adventure pool and Haus des Gastes Seiffen)
Wooden toys on the main stage!
Workshops, demonstrations and hands-on stations bring craftsmanship to life. The programme is aimed at everyone who is enthusiastic about design, culture and exchange - from professionals to families. Whether watching or getting active yourself: Participation is expressly part of the concept.
Lost Place becomes Happy Place
For the first time, the former adventure pool in Seiffen becomes a festival location. A place full of creativity, encounters and wooden art is created between empty water slides - with music, street food and a special atmosphere.
Programme overview
Friday, 29 August 2025
10:00-17:00 Expert forum wooden toys (panels, lectures, workshops and exchange)
17:00-18:00 Award ceremony "Tradition and Form"
18:00-19:00 Opening of the festival and venue
19:00-02:00 Live music and DJ set
Saturday, 30 August 2025
10:00-18:00 Join in! Creative stations, workshops, live music, marketplace, street food
18:00-02:00 Live music and DJ set
Sunday, 31 August 2025
10:00-18:00 Join in! Creative stations, children's programme, auction, music and street food
Tickets are available online here and at the box office on site.
