The “Winterland Erzgebirge” diorama light impressively combines the artistic traditions of the Ore Mountains with modern technology. The design depicts a lively winter scene centered around an imposing railway viaduct. A small steam locomotive leisurely pulls its carriages across the structure, eventually disappearing into a masonry tunnel at the end of its journey.
On the left side stands a stately half-timbered house with a distinctive gable roof; in front of it, a hiker strolls along—wearing a hat and carrying a walking stick and a magazine—accompanied by his faithful dog. A double-armed streetlamp adds an atmospheric touch to the scene, while a small boy in a woolly hat stands nearby, pulling his sled behind him.
To the right, a winding sledding track leads up to the tunnel entrance; here, a second boy wearing a blue hat is boldly racing down on his sled. Delicate fir trees of various sizes and finely turned wood-shaving trees frame the entire scene. In the background, gentle mountain silhouettes and a cloud-adorned sky cutout within the upper arch complete the harmonious composition.
The entire arrangement is crafted from 3 mm thick birch plywood and features subtle airbrushed coloring, lending the scene a warm and inviting glow.
The light derives special charm from its indirect LED illumination. This bathes the windows of the half-timbered house, the arches of the viaduct, and the sky cutout in a soft, warm-white light that skillfully highlights the loving details of the figures and the intricate carvings. The LEDs are energy-efficient, long-lasting, and emit virtually no heat, even during prolonged use.
The light accentuates the natural wood grain and makes the openwork arch elements of the viaduct—as well as the cloud contours in the arch—seem to glow from within. The clever positioning of the LEDs creates uniform illumination that brings the diorama to life without causing glare or distraction.
In this way, the lighting creates a harmonious blend of light and wood, breathing life into the wintry train station scene. Whether placed on a windowsill or a sideboard, the “Winterland Erzgebirge” diorama light elegantly brings festive magic and cozy warmth to any home.
Details:
- Motif: Winterland Erzgebirge (Ore Mountains)
- Material: 3 mm birch plywood, airbrush finish
- Figures: Original Tietze figures
- Lighting: Indirect LED lighting
- Power supply: AC 110–230V / 12V LED 2.5 W
- 1.5 m power cord with inline switch
- Dimensions (W × H × D): 52 × 21 × 10 cm
Suitable candle arches from Tietze and their accessories can be found here.
Safety instructions for Erzgebirge folk art pyramids.
• The pyramids are powered by burning candles! Therefore, make sure to keep a safe distance from curtains, furniture, upholstery and other flammable objects.
• Also remember that the pyramid is not a toy for children. Operation with an open flame may only take place under the constant supervision of adults.
• We accept no liability for damage caused by improper use or failure to observe these instructions.
Instructions for operation:
• Please only use high-quality candles that guarantee even burning. (Candles)
• Drafts can significantly affect the pyramid’s operation and should therefore be avoided at all costs.
Instructions for location:
• A solid and, above all, horizontal location (floor, table, etc.) is a prerequisite for a pyramid to run smoothly.
• When setting up the pyramid, make sure that the axis of the pyramid is in a vertical position. It must also be correctly positioned in the bearing.
• The middle part of the pyramid must be able to move freely.
Storage instructions:
• To ensure that the pyramid remains functional for many years, we recommend that you store it in a dry place.
• In addition, the pyramid should not be exposed to any major temperature fluctuations during storage.
Environmental damage caused by incorrect disposal of batteries
Batteries must not be disposed of in household waste. You are legally obliged to return old batteries so that proper disposal can be ensured. You can hand in old batteries at a municipal collection point or at a local retailer. As a distributor of batteries, we are also obliged to take back old batteries, although our obligation to take back is limited to old batteries of the type that we have or have had in our range as new batteries. You can therefore either send old batteries of the aforementioned type back to us with sufficient postage or hand them in free of charge directly in our store at the address given in the imprint.
Batteries are marked with the symbol of a crossed-out garbage can. This symbol indicates that batteries must not be thrown in household waste. For batteries that contain more than 0.0005 percent mercury (HG) by weight, more than 0.002 percent cadmium (Cd) by weight or more than 0.004 percent lead (Pb) by weight, the chemical name of the pollutant used is located under the garbage can symbol.
Dispose of electrical devices in an environmentally friendly manner
Electrical devices must not be disposed of with household waste. According to the European directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment, used electrical devices must be collected separately and sent to special collection and return systems. Owners of old devices from private households can hand them in at the collection points of the public waste disposal authorities or at the return points set up by manufacturers or distributors in accordance with the ElektroG.
Make sure that no beard hairs protrude in front of or into the mouth hole, otherwise no suction can be created and the cone can suffocate.
- Remove the upper body
- Light the incense cone (15 mm) at the tip and place it on a metal plate
- Put the upper body back on and enjoy the scent
- Then empty the ash into a non-flammable container.
- Not a toy for children!
- Please only use under adult supervision!
- Caution, smoldering incense cones and metal plates are very hot!
