Ostheimer Swan

The Ostheimer Swan brings elegance and serenity to small world play. With its long, graceful neck and poised stance, children can imagine it gliding across tranquil lakes, nesting on the riverbank, or interacting with ducklings and other waterfowl. Its smooth wooden form and delicate hand-painted details encourage tactile engagement, storytelling, and imaginative exploration of natural habitats.

Children can craft tales where the Swan swims gracefully in a pond, leads its cygnets through meadows, or joins other Ostheimer birds in playful adventures. Its gentle, lifelike posture fosters imaginative play, observation skills, and empathy, while enhancing small world scenes with realism and beauty.

Hand-carved with care, the Swan is designed to withstand years of imaginative play. Its presence nurtures creativity, open-ended storytelling, and collaborative scenarios, allowing children to develop rich narratives while exploring the calm yet fascinating world of ponds, rivers, and lakes.

Play and Story Inspiration

The Ostheimer Swan is perfect for small world play, imaginative storytelling, and woodland or waterside adventures. Children can imagine it leading cygnets, interacting with other birds, or creating peaceful lake scenes. This figure encourages open-ended play, fosters creativity, and inspires children to develop imaginative narratives full of life and wonder.

About Ostheimer

Ostheimer has been making Waldorf-inspired wooden toys in Germany for more than 60 years. Every figure is carved from sustainable hardwood and painted with safe, non-toxic colours. Designed to encourage storytelling, creativity, and open-ended play, these toys provide children with timeless opportunities for imaginative adventures.

Learn about Ostheimer’s eco-conscious toy-making practices in Ostheimer’s Story.

• Product number: 1592
• Length: 9 cm
• Width: 2.5 cm
• Height: 6 cm
• Wood type: Maple
• Age recommendation: Not suitable for children under 36 month.