Established over 60 years ago, Gluckskafer is a small, ethical family run toymaker, located in the south west of Germany. It is owned and managed by Manfred Käfer, whose personal commitment to the good of our children is not only reflected by his entrepreneurial accomplishment but more tellingly by being a father of 6 grown-up children.
Gluckskafer’s specialize in beautiful toys that allow room for creative play and natural development, their open ended toy allow for child directed free play, encouraging imagination and encouraging children to learn for themselves.. Gluckskafer toys are handmade in Europe from natural, sustainable mateials.
Gluckskafer have a strong environmental commitment. They only use selected wood, mainly beech and maple, from European forests certified for sustainable forestry according to FSC / PEFC standards. During production, all wood waste is collected and recycled, and only certified paints, mainly based on water, are used. These are ecological and completely safe for children’s health.