Schildkröt dolls:
An entirely lovable tradition – made in Germany

The Schildkröt brand for several generations has stood for the traditional craft of doll making unlike any other in Germany. From great-grandmothers to grandchildren – everyone loves and cherishes their Schildkröt dolls. A great deal of love and care goes into the manufacture of each and every one of our dolls, boasting exquisite craftsmanship you can see and feel.

Pioneers of doll making

When our company began making toys in 1896, high-quality dolls were still a luxury item. Not only that, but lifelike dolls modelled after babies were usually made from porcelain and therefore very fragile and not suitable for children. The Schildkröt founders’ innovative idea of making dolls from celluloid – a material which at the time was brand new – enabled for the first time the large-scale production of realistic children’s dolls that were washable, colourfast, durable and hygienic. This new robust design was symbolised by the turtle trademark in the company logo – an exceptional statement back then and the beginning of a success story that continues to this day. As early as 1911, the time of Kaiser Wilhelm II, our dolls were international bestsellers and exported to countries around the globe. Models such as ‘Bärbel’, ‘Inge’ or ‘Bebi Bub’ – one of the first-ever boy dolls – have accompanied entire generations of doll mums through their childhood adventures. Quite a number of these once cherished and well-cared-for historical baby dolls are now valuable collector’s items.

In fact, some have proved so popular that we still manufacture a small number of our classic dolls in our factory in Rauenstein, Thuringia.

If you are ever in the area, please feel free to drop by and watch our doll makers at work! Guided tours of our factory are available on request.

You are also welcome to have a leisurely browse in our affiliated factory outlet and take your new favourite doll home with you.

Schildkröt today – collector’s item and favourite toyg

All our dolls and classic soft toys are specially designed and suitable for lifelong friendship with their owners. Whether it’s a ‘Schlummerle’ doll, passed down to younger siblings by older children, or a favourite childhood doll that still takes pride of place on the sofa decades later – a Schildkröt doll is a very special gift that lasts a lifetime.

Alongside our range of playing dolls – our ‘Schlummerle’ baby doll is a particular favourite, which we can even style for you on request – we also offer special limited editions of collector dolls, created in collaboration with some of the most famous artists in the doll-making world. These dolls, which are sometimes limited to just a few pieces, boast particularly fine craftsmanship and lots of lovely details, which are also reflected in the dolls’ beautiful outfits and additional little extras.

Whether you are browsing our website because you’re looking for a special addition to your doll collection or because you want to find a high-quality, durable toy for your children to cuddle or romp around with without having to worry about harmful substances or safety hazards – you can’t go wrong with a Schildkröt doll! That is our guarantee to you.