Candle arch with Seiffen village with interior lighting, 60 cm electric by Albin Preißler

Schwibbogen,nature with Seiffen village and Kurrende, electrically illuminated, with interior lighting, 60 cm by Albin Preißler from Seiffen in the Erzgebirge

A visit to the toy village of Seiffen belongs for many people in the Christmas season simply. The whole place turns into a single Christmas market during Advent and visitors get in the mood for the contemplative time.

Candle arch Seiffen village as a traditional motif

The image of the Seiffen village knows the whole world. No other place is so present in the Advent-and Christmas season as the toy village. Not only the world - famous mountain church is a visitor magnet, also the erzgebirgische culture of the production Erzgebirgischer folk art attracts people in her spell. In the small family manufactories typical Erzgebirge wood art is created as with Albin Preißler from Seiffen. This candle arch with the Seiffen village belongs to the repertoire of the small manufactory.

Candle arch Seiffen village as a highlight of the Christmas decoration

The candle arch Seiffen village impresses with its size. With a width of 60 cm and a height of 35 cm it is eye-catcher in each home. On the base widened to the front in the middle stands the baroque Seiffener church, the landmark of the place. Surrounded by five Kurrendesängern it forms the center of the Schwibbogen. Small golden accents underline the importance of the building. Two chip trees stand between the church and old miners' houses on the left and right. Somewhat smaller trees harmoniously round off the picture at the ends. The art of chip tree engraving is unique and is only mastered by a few wood artists.

Kurrendekinder parade singing through the village

Kurrendekinder are among the best-known figures at the Seiffen Christmas market and in church services, especially during the Christmas season. With their Christmas songs they surprise people and guests in the village. Their appearance is usually the same, with black coats and white collars. Often they hold their song books in their hands. A singer carries the Star of Bethlehem. The candle arch is equipped with seven electric candles, that send a warm white homey light right into people's hearts. This makes Christmas even more beautiful.

Small tip: Schwibbogenbank

With a Schwibbogenbank your light arch is set in scene even better. You can get them at seiffen.com in our online store under Schwibbogenzubehör.

A piece of Erzgebirge for the world: Use of the candle arch in the USA / North America / Japan with 110 V

Please note,that for the connection of this article abroad (Japan / North America) a plug adapter (for 110 V) and the corrugated candles 3 W, 16 V are necessary. These are available in our store under accessories.