Nativity Scene Exhibition Monastery Roggenburg

Exhibition of the large monastery nativity scene at the Roggenburg Monastery Museum. In addition, visitors can create figures for participatory nativity scenes. From December 20, 2025, to February 1, 2026, visits are possible during the opening hours of the monastery museum, and admission is free. The large Christmas nativity scene from the Roggenburg Monastery With its 180 figures, the large monastery nativity scene from Roggenburg resembles a bustling picture, where there are many wonderful details to discover. Each shepherd and each camel has its own expression, and the clothing and decorations give each figure an individual character. The nativity scene was donated to the Roggenburg Monastery through a foundation. It was created from 1984 to 2008 by artists Alois Gleinser from Austria and Rudi Maier from Oberammergau. Each year, they crafted several new figures for the donors until the nativity scene was complete. Nativity scene to create! After viewing the nativity scene, you can get creative yourself. In the museum, we have several participatory nativity scenes set up, and everyone can add a figure to these nativity scenes. The free crafting materials are available in the museum. Perhaps we can complete the 180 figures of the large Christmas nativity scene?