Garden Gnome Manufactory Philipp Griebel

Among other things, Thuringia, known as the "cradle of garden gnomes" - more than 130 years ago, there began to produce these lovely children in red caps. In 1874 Griebel family organized the production of terracotta products on the edge of the Thuringian Forest in the commune Gräfenroda. In 1880 they began work on the garden gnome, which could afford all holders gardens - before this small statue decorated with a rich people's gardens. And in 1884 they introduced their new product at the Leipzig exhibition, since garden gnomes have gained enormous popularity, not only in his native Germany, but also in other countries. Today you can visit the museum garden nomov Griebel - Gartenzwergmuseum Griebel, where you can get acquainted with the company's history and the history of a cute little dwarf, and its huge success.