Santa Claus with Sled

Step into the festive charm of traditional Erzgebirge folk art with this delightful Santa Claus with Sled, beautifully handcrafted by our FRIEND partner Gahlenz in the Erzgebirge region of Germany. Dressed in his classic bright red Santa suit with white trim, a matching red hat, and glossy black boots, this charming wooden figure captures the timeless character of a traditional German Christmas Santa. 

Santa carries a small evergreen tree in one hand, while a beautifully crafted wooden sled loaded with colorful Christmas presents accompanies him. The cheerful combination of the traditionally dressed Santa, the decorated sled, and the lovingly painted details creates a warm and nostalgic Christmas scene. His long white beard, rosy cheeks, and friendly expression add to the charming handcrafted character of the figure.

With a height of approximately 3 inches, this compact figure is perfect for creating detailed Christmas displays and miniature Erzgebirge scenes. The sled and presents make it especially appealing as part of a festive winter setting and allow it to be beautifully combined with other traditional Erzgebirge figures and Christmas decorations. The figure is predominantly made from wood and is manufactured in the Erzgebirge.  

Gahlenz has been dedicated to traditional wooden folk art for generations. The company’s history dates back more than 100 years, with Paul Sternkopf beginning to produce handcrafted wooden products in Gahlenz in 1928. Today, Gahlenz continues this tradition using craftsmanship and techniques deeply rooted in the Erzgebirge’s long-standing woodworking heritage.

This is a FRIENDS product from our FRIEND Gahlenz. STEINBACH Volkskunst offers this unique Gahlenz piece in our online shop but does not manufacture the item itself. We are proud to work with our FRIEND partners and to make their traditional Erzgebirge craftsmanship available to our customers.

Whether displayed as part of a miniature Christmas village, incorporated into an Erzgebirge Christmas scene, placed alongside other Santa Claus figures, or enjoyed as a charming standalone decoration, this Santa Claus with Sled brings traditional German Christmas spirit, colorful festive details, and authentic handcrafted character into your home.

Handmade in Germany by our FRIEND Gahlenz.

0.075 m | 3 inch