Today, Condé Nast Traveler is in Seiffen to see expert toymakers at work. This small German town in the Ore Mountains is considered by many as the birthplace of the Nutcracker doll. Due to the town’s rich access to wood, Seiffen has become home to the world’s finest toymakers who have been honing their craft for generations–with a population of just over 2000 residents, there are 140 toymaker’s workshops.
