Steiff – An animal walk in the forest
The teddy bears and plush toys with the unmistakable button in the ear, the trademark of the Baden-Württemberg-based Margarete Steiff GmbH, make not only children's hearts beat faster.
For many adults, Steiff cuddly toys were a faithful companion during their early years. For some, they have remained so even into old age. They continue to evoke emotions to this day – across generations!
From March 8 to September 13, 2015, a herd of Steiff forest animals will be moving into Neuenbürger Castle. In the special exhibition "Steiff – An Animal Forest Walk," visitors will be treated to a landscaped forest with diverse habitats on approximately 150 square meters.
Here, the animals don't run away – and they don't bite! Deep in the forest, hikers of all ages will find themselves in a wolf's den populated by nocturnal animals, and then find themselves in a peaceful meadow with a stream. Along winding paths, they'll encounter numerous life-size Steiff animals along the way.
The studio animals shown come from the Steiff Collection in Giengen an der Brenz, the headquarters of Margarete Steiff GmbH. They are supplemented by numerous private loans, so that in addition to red deer and wild boar, hedgehogs, squirrels, foxes, and hares also roam the forest.
Steiff forest and field plush toys aren't necessarily among the manufacturer's most frequently produced animals. They are considered rarities and collector's items. This may be because many of the forest and field animals aren't primarily cute, but rather realistically modeled after their natural counterparts. But that's precisely what a Steiff animal adventure at Neuenbürger Castle promises!
Admission: Adults 3 euros
Children 2 euros
Families 9 euros
Combined ticket with museum: Adults 6,50 euros
Children 4 euros
Families 17 euros
Framework program:
Sat 21 March 2015, 10am – 13pm
On the trail of the squirrels
Forest and meadow adventure morning in the castle garden
For children aged 5 – 9 years, free entry
With Britta and Klaus Faaß
In cooperation with BUND – Federation for the Environment and Nature Conservation
Meeting point parking lot hiking lodge Neuenbürg
Participation free of charge
Sun 19 April 2015, 14 – 17 pm
Plush toy treasures under the microscope
Collectors Christel & Rolf Pistorius estimate the age and value of any plush toys brought along free of charge.
1st floor, near the special exhibition rooms
Sun 26 April 2015, 15 pm
The Gruffalo
Theater for children from 4
Marotte Puppet Theatre Karlsruhe
Prince's Hall
Admission: Children 4 €, Adults 5 €, Family ticket 15 €
Sun, June 21, 14-17 pm
On the trail of animals – leaving traces
Workshop with forester Susanne Schletter from Birkenfeld
Participants can cast animal tracks in plaster, touch animal furs and observe stuffed animals up close
Castle garden, free entry
