Get In The Spirit At The Biggest Christmas Store In Minnesota: Käthe Wohlfahrt
Betsy Rathburn
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There’s no doubt that I adore Christmastime in Minnesota. After all, it’s always fun to browse the shops for new Christmas tree decorations and holiday decor. Just about everywhere you go has something new and interesting to add to your collection. But nowhere is as good as Minnesota’s largest – and only, as far as we can tell – Christmas store. This place is open year-round, drawing visitors for its beautiful authentic German ornaments. It especially comes to life at Christmastime, when the store is filled with the spirit of the season. Read on to learn everything you need to know about planning your visit to the biggest Christmas store in Minnesota this season.
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Wanna sneak peek inside a Käthe Wohlfahrt village shop? Watch this YouTube video by Jackula’s Castle with a quick tour.
Visit the Käthe Wohlfahrt website and Käthe Wohlfahrt Facebook page for hours, a catalog of featured items, and even items for other holiday occasions, from Halloween to birthdays! If you’re looking for more fun things to do this holiday season in Minnesota, check out our article about Victorian Christmas at the Ramsey House in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Have you ever visited this Christmas store near Minneapolis? We’d love to hear about your experience! Also, if you need some ideas for your holiday shopping this year, here are 75 of our favorite picks for folks who love to travel.
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Christmas In Minnesota
What are the best Christmas towns in Minnesota?
If you’re looking for that Hallmark movie holiday feeling, Minnesota’s got you covered. Stillwater is an especially cheery and magical place to visit during the holiday season, with its Hometown for the Holidays event, and carolers dressed in Victorian costumes! For even more of a historic touch, visit Little Falls and take one of the holiday tours of its historic homes and museums all decorated for the holiday season. And Winona is full of Christmas cheer, with tons of holiday events to enjoy. In past years the town has even offered a trolley tour of the neighborhood Christmas lights. Check out even more of the best Christmas towns in Minnesota.
What are the best Christmas light displays in Minnesota?
The Bentleyville Tour of Lights features over four million lights displayed along the shore of Lake Superior, where you can walk along and enjoy the dazzling displays for no charge. This is one of the best and brightest displays in the state by far. Sertoma Winter Wonderland is another magical display, but this one is a drive-through tour rather than on foot. Over 80 bright and colorful animated displays create a magical atmosphere each year at the Northland Arboretum. Visit our guide to more of the best Christmas lights in Minnesota.
What is there to do in the winter in Minnesota?
Minnesota winters are famously rough, and sometimes all you want to do when the weather is cold and dreary is stay indoors under blankets with a cup of hot cocoa. But there are lots of things to do in the winter in Minnesota if you’re brave enough to bundle up and get out there. Skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing are just the tip of the iceberg. You can also do some trail riding on horseback through the snow, or even hit the trails on a snowmobile. If you’d rather stay warm indoors but still leave your house, you could visit an indoor waterpark or one of Minnesota’s many excellent museums. There are so many things to do in the winter in Minnesota!
What are some cool winter day trip ideas in Minnesota?
Here are some of the best winter day trip ideas in Minnesota that we recommend:
- Birdwatching at Sax-Zim Bog, Meadowlands,
- Explore the 57-Mile Gunflint Trail, Grand Marais
- Voyageurs National Park, Northern, MN
- Visit a Small Town
- Snow Tubing or Dog Sledding at Biwabik
Be sure to visit our website for more cool winter day trip ideas in Minnesota.