Steinbach Nutcracker Tradition Continues

Steinbach nutcrackers are delightful wooden decorations hand crafted in Germany. They portray everything from kings, santa, religious figures and famous generals, to fairy tale and movie characters. Each year, new nutcracker models are released by Steinbach. Collectors are always anxious to see what the new designs will look like. They may find just what they need to add to their collection.

The Steinbach family has been producing nutcrackers for nearly two centuries. 5th-generation Herr Christian Steinbach held the reigns of the company for decades. His efforts brought the company to new heights and made Steinbach nutcrackers world famous. Much to the dismay of nutcracker enthusiasts, Christian Steinbach passed away in February of 2007, at the venerable age of 85. Christian had trained his daughter, Frau Karla Steinbach, to take control the family legacy and it is now in her capable hands. Karla is now in charge of both German nutcracker factories. Karla’s daughter, Karolin, is also involved with the family owned business. The 6th and 7th Steinbach generations continue to produce German nutcrackers in the time honored traditions laid forth by Christian Steinbach.