German man owns world’s largest collection of over 11,000 snow globes

27 December,2025 10:44 AM IST |  Berlin  |  Agencies

Kardinal first earned his Guinness World Record back in 2002 when he owned a mere 6100 of them — and kept on amassing the winter treasures, which have since grown to 11,017.

Josef Kardinal. PIC COURTESY/GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS


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When it comes to celebrating the holiday season, Josef Kardinal can get a bit obsessive. The German man has ramped up his Christmas spirits by owning more than 11,000 snow globes - the largest collection in the world. Kardinal first earned his Guinness World Record back in 2002 when he owned a mere 6100 of them - and kept on amassing the winter treasures, which have since grown to 11,017.

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