I found the family ALBL over twenty years ago-- At that time I was visiting Oberammergau and…read morestarted with the Holy Family-- then gradually added angels and shepherds, a cow, a donkey, sheep, cat and dog, wise men and entourage, a camel, and finally a stable. I remember having fun with the woman working at our hotel when I came back and said "Today I bought a house!" What I have now is a treasure, an heirloom, which I will probably eventually place in a church. I've been back many times-- sometimes to purchase, sometimes to just say hello. The year 2020 will be my third Passion Play. The ALBL's -- Josef and family have devoted their lives to carving and creating art work from personal mementos to larger pieces-- even complete altars and furnishings for churches. They are gifted artists-- and people of faith. You would find no better---

The Family Albl does the most beautiful wood carving art work. The attention to details working…read morewith their customers is out standing. I do own several pieces of their art and will purchase more, I treasure them all. Not often does one find a heritage like this. Anyone who purchases a piece of their history and art will not be disappointed.

Strolling in Oberammergau came across to this magical Christmas shop …read more Went inside and so much to see beautiful Christmas decors all around the store. Bought some ornaments and magnets. The attendant was really nice . Worth to visit when in this quaint town.

Pro: Legit wooden cuckoo clocks, steins, and glass decors. International shipping available for all…read moreitems. Con: Fragile items all over the place, be careful while inside. Got a cuckoo clock, the staff told me that they could pack it in the original package and ship it to US for just 100 Euro. They also took the sales tax off the price of the clock, which paid for the shipping cost. Some Chinese tourist got kicked out for eating ice cream in the shop, so please don't bring food inside the shop.

This place is a different kind of souvenir shop. They have the magnets and steins but they also…read morehave pistols, cards, models, and chess sets. They also have a few stuffed "jackalopes". The Germans have their own name for them which I wish I would have had her write down. Theirs are beavers and foxes rather than a jack rabbit. They also have wings. Not too many weird items to label it an oddities shop but enough to keep it interesting. They accept VISA.

The shop is super cute centrally located and the couple that owns the shop are super nice. Lots of…read morelimit addition steins, arts and craft stuff and a lot of souvenirs. They were super helpful and nice when Looking for Momentos. They are able to ship to the US. I would definitely go back again

Another top seller among the folk art shops is Dedler Haus…read more on Ettaler Strasse, may be less than 100 m from Tony Baur, just across the main street. They normally are no producers, they are retail people who are damn good at selling. Here you may find all kind of everything, starting with traditional mangers, figures thereto, kings, shepperds, sheep, our Lord as a tiny baby, but also more profane or secular stuff like pictures behind glass, big, heavy and pitoresque beautifully coloured beersteins, in short all Bavarian souvenirs you might love to get. On demand they even craft figures to your wishes. Dedlerhaus too is a place to mark well and keep in mind if you want to buy a local souvenir to take home to your family.

In the center of the woodcarving town of Oberammergau, on…read morethe main villagestreet Dorfstrasse, in the middle between the local Kaethe Wohlfahrt Toys and Dolls Shop and the local church we find one of the best wood carving specialists, Anton Baur, or Toni as he is called by his friends. He is a real master of the art, and in his artelier and shop you can have a look see and do your shopping of fine Bavarian wood carving pieces, religious like the local tradition has been for centuries, as well as profane with all kind of figures, including the most beautiful owls and other birds or wildlife beasts. No low budget offers but best state of the art original works of the master.

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Mr. Runggaldier's shop (& workshop) has a wooden carving to suit everyone's taste & budget. My…read moreGerman-Canadian family decorates our Christmas tree with handmade ornaments, so we purchased beautifully carved pine cones, angels & stars. It is very interesting to see Mr. Runggaldier carve while one is browsing his work in the shop. He is a lovely, helpful & quiet-spoken man who speaks 5 languages. For those who come by car, there is 2 hour free parking on the street out front. Just make sure you have a blue & white parking disc (Parkscheibe) to show the time you arrived. My daughter and I highly recommend Holzschnitzer Simon Runggaldier's work.

Splendid craftsmanship on wide variety of woodcarvings. Located on the main highway on the way to…read moreZugspitze across from town square of Grainau. Shopkeepers speak excellent English. Also must mention that they ship any item to the States. Items arrived in NC less than 2 weeks after purchased and they were carefully packed for safe arrival.