Countdown to Christmas With a Playmobil Advent Calendar

When my kids were young, their Oma gave them a Playmobil Advent Calendar. This had to be the exciting HIT of the Season. Imagine, every day, a box containing a little Playmobil part would be opened (they took turns… ) and the piece would be added to the scene that was developing on the side table in the family room. When Christmas Eve rolled around, the scene was complete… and the kids were happy to be able to play with the whole set until it was time to box it up for the following year.

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What is an Advent calendar

For those of you not familiar with the concept, an Advent Calendar is a way of counting down the days in December until Christmas Eve. The idea was created by a German mother with an excited child who just COULDN’T WAIT until Christmas! Instead of reminding every day how much longer he had to wait, she devised a calendar of little boxes, and into each one went a piece of Lebkuchen or Gingerbread. This small daily treat helped track the days, and sweetened the wait time. Today, Advent Calendars come in many different styles… from the traditional cardboard with pictures or chocolates behind each door… to wooden calendars with drawers containing treats… to the very fun Playmo Advent Calendars made with 24 little boxes, each containing a part of a winter or holiday scene.

Playmobil Advent Calendar

My kids (a boy and two girls) managed to share their Playmo Advent Calendar (it helped that they also each had a chocolate Advent Calendar to sweeten the days that it wasn’t their turn to open a box). Still… if that will be an issue, maybe it’s best to get one for each.

Also, keep in mind… After the Season, I would put each piece back into the correctly numbered box (so don’t throw away the instructions!!) so it could be used again the next year. If you would rather let the kids incorporate these Playmobil toys into the other Playmobil sets… go ahead… just don’t expect to ever be able to find them again when it’s time to set up next year’s Advent Calendar. It’s a personal choice.

New Playmobil Advent Calendars for 2023

Every year Playmobil releases a new Advent Calendar…perfect for those families who mix their Advent Playmos in with the rest of their Playmos and buy something new. They are also fun for collectors, since they contain parts to sets that aren’t found anywhere else.

My favorite is the Christmas Baking Advent Calendar. It comes with special Cookie Cutters so the kids can do some baking while they create a Playmobil bakery!

Playmobil 2023 Advent Calendar – Christmas under the Rainbow

PLAYMOBIL Advent Calendar – Christmas Baking

PLAYMOBIL Advent Calendar – Santa’s Workshop (9264)Playmobil 2023 Advent Calendar – Christmas Sleigh Ride

PLAYMOBIL Duck On Call – Advent CalendarPLAYMOBIL Advent Calendar – Adventures of AyumaPlaymobil Advent Calendar 1.2.3 Bathtime FunPLAYMOBIL Wiltopia DIY Advent Calendar

And Asterix!

Playmobil : Advent Calendar / Asterix Pirates 71087

Playmobil Advent Calendar Nativity Set

This set is per

Playmobil 1.2.3 Advent Calendar – Christmas Manger Yellow, 26

Playmobil Advent Calendar Santa’s Workshop

Waiting for Santa or St Nicholas to arrive is much easier you can see him come to life in these sweet  Santa Sets. There is even a 123 Advent for the littlest kids in your family.

Playmobil 70188 Advent Calendar Toy Role Play Multi-Coloured One SizePLAYMOBIL Advent Calendar – Santa’s WorkshopPLAYMOBIL® Santa’s Workshop Advent Calendar (Discontinued by manufacturer)

Playmobil Advent Calendar: Xmas in ForestPlaymobil Advent Calendar Animal Christmas

Playmobil Princesses and the Castle

Beautiful Ballgowns, Jewels, and of course, Princesses are featured in these lovely Princess Advent Calendars

Playmobil Advent Calendar – Royal PicnicPLAYMOBIL Advent Calendar – Christmas Ball

Heidi Advent Calendar!

Who else loves Heidi?

PLAYMOBIL 70260 Advent Calendar Heidi’s Winter World – New 2020

Advent Calendars for the Bath?

Why NOT?? Behind each door is a Playmobil piece guaranteed to make bathtime FUN!

Playmobil 70777 Magical Mermaids Advent Calendar with Colour-Changing Bubble BathPLAYMOBIL Advent Calendar 70776 Bathtime Fun Police Diving Mission, for Ages 4+

Pirate Playmobil  Advent Calendars

Ok, so pirates aren’t super Christmassy, but these Playmobil Pirate Advent Calendar will thrill any kid who loves swashbuckling adventure on the high seas! And since there are a few to choose from … brothers can each have their own, and then combine later for a massive set!

PLAYMOBIL Advent Calendar ‘Pirate Treasure Island’Playmobil Advent Calendar – Pirate Cove Treasure Hunt

Playmobil Pony Farm and Horse Farm

Ponies and horses… my niece is crazy about them! And these pony and horse Advent calendars come with loads of fun pieces for imaginary play!

PLAYMOBIL Advent Calendar – Horse Farm

Playmobil Knights and Novelmore Advent Calendar

Maybe your child loves the other side of Castle living… Knights and Dragons! These fun Advent Calendars can easily be paired with the Princess Calendars for a his and hers gift that works together.
I LOVE the dragon! And you get MERLIN!

Playmobil Advent Calendar – Pirate Cove Treasure HuntPlaymobil Advent Calendar – Battle for The Magic Stone, one sizePlaymobil Advent Calendar Novelmore – Dario’s Work ‎58.5 x 38.5 x 14.3 cm

Advent Calendar Emperor’s Knights Tournament’ (C)

MORE Playmobil Advent Calendars!

There is an amazing selection of Playmobil Advent Calendars, for kids (and adults) with all interests… from NHL to Spys, Police to Construction Sites. All have 24 openings to count down the days until Christmas Eve. And ALL can be either re-used yearly… or integrated with other Playmobil Sets.

PLAYMOBIL® NHL Advent Calendar – Rivalry on The PondPLAYMOBIL® 9486 Advent Calendar Fire Brigade on The Construction site – New 2018PLAYMOBIL Advent Calendar Police with Cool Additional SurprisesPLAYMOBIL Back To The Future Advent CalendarPLAYMOBIL Advent Calendar – Back to the Future Part III

Did you Find the Perfect Advent Calendar for your Family?

If you are still looking for Advent Calendars, why not check out one of these pages…

Traditional Advent Calendars
Chocolate Advent Calendars
Wooden Advent Calendars
Story Book Advent Calendars