Please stay away from this store. The owner/staffs of this store are racist and rude toward their customers. This happened when I looking for wood craft souvenir, and an old lady in this shop (I assume the owner) came by and told me in cold tone: "These stuff are made in Germany by hand, unlike those lousy products crafted by machine from your country". But did she knows where did I came from? This is an absurd attitude and considered racist! I'm not sure if they are trying to reflect German culture or unique Bavarian culture to tourists. I'm urging the International community/tourists shall boycott this shop. Message to the owner: If you don't like to serve foreigners, just close the shop for good! Then your problem be solved! read more

It was super nice friendly people love it..I worked there about 50 some years ago I has not changed its still beautiful...how can I order something from there...it would be great...thank you read more

A little souvenir shop (their main store) is what I describe this one, and it's quite typical of German souvenir shops catering to (international) tourists, I'd say. However, this store is filled to the brim with what you can normally expect from any German souvenir stores and with some local specialties (I don't recommend to go in this shop with large backpack--you'll find it very difficult to maneuver around with it). I noticed suggested one-way arrows on the floor--I think most folks observed it. They sell: biersteins, cuckoo clocks (not great selections--you really need to go to the Black Forest region for real good ones IMHO), nutcrackers, rauchmann, Christmas ornaments, pewter (painted [and unpainted] Franconian zins) and crafted items, pottery of all kinds and souvenirs. Here's the interesting and proud store history from their website: Der Topferladen or "The Pottery Shop" was founded in Nuremberg in 1865 and has been family-owned business ever since. Stove tiles and crockery, made and fired by the family themselves, were the first items available in the store thus "pottery shop." From 1900 the pottery was added. In the years that followed, the family opened several branches in Nuremberg, all of which were destroyed during the World War II. So until 1955 the sale took place at market stalls, before a shop could be opened again in 1955. This is still in the Heilig-Geist-Spital today. Today's main store directly at the Schönen Brunnen opened its doors in 1959. In 1980 the third shop was added, which is also located on the main market in the IHK building. The family business has been run by Marko Wagner since 1990. If you take your time, I'm sure you can find something you might be interested in. Prices are moderate to high depending on your item. Obviously, large nutcrackers, Christmas town buildings and houses, and miniature crafted items are somewhat expensive. Good hunting! read more

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First visited during Christkindle Market in 2015 and was blown away by their Christmas items. Next visited in 2022 and so happy to have made a purchase and had it shipped home. This will always be on my list of must visits when next in Nuremberg. read more

Germans are known to be straightforward, but the employees here are simply rude. I asked about the return policy, and in then they nearly shouted at me and pointed at their sign that said no returns. (Note that said return sign was hidden behind multiple items at the counter and was only in German.) They then proceeded to cut our conversation short when they decided they were done talking and physically turned around without a word, leaving me at the counter. Also during my visit: I could not find a product that they advertised, and when I asked about it, they just shrugged their shoulders and if I couldn't find it, then too bad. I would also like to note that the prices on their products are slightly higher than other souvenir shops in the marketplace. For service that is friendly where employees go out of their way to help you, go instead to Memories of Nurnberg, on the opposite corner of the square. It's more clean and organized there as well. read more

I was in Germany recently n decided to finally purchase a cuckoo clock n they were the most reasonable. The problem I received the product n there's a big white spot on the front of it. I cannot find any contact information for there email. Can anyone help? read more

The best shop to buy little German souvenirs or gorgeous high end pieces for your home or as gifts. The best part there is no shipping cost as it is the equivalent of the VAT. The staff is so very helpful and speak many different languages to assist customers. We loved shopping there!!! read more

I am pleased with the service that I received from Der Topferladen shop. I was there in October 2016 and saw what was available in the shop. So this year I phoned up from Australia and order some figurines from the shop. I am happy with the service given and with the promptness with which they were sent to me. They all arrived without breakage. Thank you and I can recommend you to anyone who is looking for excellent items for the Christmas season. James Stoppa, Melbourne Australia. read more

I was subjected to ageist discrimination by a staff member of this store. I took a giant pen off the shelves and the staff member said something along the lines of not to press the button on the pen in German. I could not see any conceivable reason as to why I could not do something as harmless as retracting a pen. I initially assumed this was a random incident. Afterwards, I noticed the staff member watching me as a I continued to look around the shop. As I took another item off the shelf the woman was beside me in a second and took the item out of my hand and put it back on the shelf without explanation. The staff member did not do this to anyone else in the store (who were picking up items as well, as you generally do in a souvenir shop). I believe that the staff member discriminated against me for my age (male, late teens), as she clearly singled me out. I would not go near this shop; the staff member's behaviour was extremely unprofessional and highly discriminatory. read more