2024-01-14 19:31:27
It is probably one of the most famous tourist attractions in Burgenland: the “Winter Wonderland”. Christmas house Bad Tatzmannsdorf. More than 800,000 lights and over 200 inflatable figures welcome visitors from the end of November to the beginning of January. Since 1991 the Gollnhuber family Europe’s largest collection of inflatable Christmas figures built. Five years later the idea of a Christmas house was born.
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The approximately 5,000 square meter property is newly decorated every year. The “Christmas elves” need almost four months to decorate. In 2010 they opened the gates to visitors for the first time. But that also had a sad background.
Charity in the heart
A family friend died of leukemia. To support the four children and the widower, the garden opened its doors to one Fundraiser event. That was the beginning of a success story with heart.
The Red Crossthe Sterntalerhofthe SOS Children’s Villagesthe St. Anna Children’s Hospital – all of them and many other organizations have already received donations from the Gollnhuber family. The pure donation amount has long since reached that point six-figure range exceeded.
Mickey, the Grinch, SpongeBob and Minnie Mouse – they were all guests.
© Image: Bad Tatzmannsdorf Christmas House
The money comes from donations from the many visitors, some of whom come from far away. “This year we had guests out New Zealandwhom we were able to welcome nine years ago,” says a delighted person Sabine Gollnhuber.
Even if she hasn’t settled last winter yet, there are already over 20,000 euros went to charitable institutions.
A lot of hard work
The family is supported by many volunteers and sponsors. “It is not a given that we constantly have helpers in the company from Friday to Sunday. For me they belong almost family“, says Gollnhuber, thanking all the helpers. Even following the season there is a lot of work on the site, because then all the figures have to be dismantled, washed and neatly stowed away.
Each lighting is tested once more for its function and the figures go to summer sleep in plastic bags. “You wouldn’t believe what backbreaking work it is,” says the landlady.
While SpongeBob SquarePants, Micky Maus and the Grinch Standing in the garden every evening, Sabine Gollnhuber was able to fulfill a private dream on December 20th. The pop stars from the The nobility came unexpectedly to their home garden following a performance in Birkfeld: “That was my highlight, I still draw from it today.”
Only the snow is not welcome
Who isn’t really welcome is the snow. Wait, a Christmas house also needs a few snowflakes, right?
“A lot of snow is the worst thing that can happen for us. We can then only clear it out of the garden with the snow shovel. Many figures are not made for that,” explains Gollnhuber.
After the season is before the season.
© Image: Bad Tatzmannsdorf Christmas House
The next season is already in the works. “I already have space for the next three years Bridge Construction Office reserved,” laughs Gollnhuber, who is far from thinking regarding quitting.
Is Frozen 3 coming?
After 100 years of Walt Disney, 2024/25 will be all regarding… „Frozen 3“, also known as “Frozen.” A first teaser can already be seen online. “We assume that Frozen 3 will be released in the cinema next year and that Anna and Elsa will of course be the focus for us,” says the Bad Tatzmannsdorf native, who is already looking forward to decorating.
Disney is for them “one Love”, you rarely meet Gollnhuber without a sweater with a Disney motif. “I often went to Disneyland with my parents as a child, and we went there with our sons and grandchildren. “Walt Disney has influenced me throughout my life,” says Sabine Gollnhuber, summing up her fascination.
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