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The Steyr Christkindl in the 1st Austrian Christmas Museum in the fireplace room. In the display cases you can see old parlour dolls and dolls' dishes.
The Steyr Christkindl in the 1st Austrian Christmas Museum in the fireplace room. In the display cases you can see old parlour dolls and dolls' dishes.

Advent & Christmas

© Photo: Steyr and the National Park Region/Leutner: Steyr Christkindl
© Photo: Steyr and the National Park Region/Leutner: Steyr Christkindl
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Advent - the most beautiful time of the year!

The picturesque district of Christkindl gives the 1000-year-old town of Steyr the resounding name of Christkindlstadt. The Christkindl region has developed around Steyr in recent years. Old, often only regional customs and traditions are lovingly cultivated here and amaze guests and locals alike!

Nativity scenes in Christkindl in Steyr: The image shows a complex, detailed scene with many human figures, buildings, and landscape elements. It is a colorful, symbol-rich depiction that showcases a variety of motifs and activities, brought together in an imaginative, vibrant composition.
Nativity scenes in Christkindl
© Copyright: ralfhochhauser.com
The picture shows a magnificent building with an imposing façade. It has two high towers with domes and a large portal with a statue above it. In front of the building is a square with stone paving and some fir trees.
5th Christkindl balloon launch
© Copyright: Botagraph
A hand stamps an envelope on a table. In the background, other documents are visible.
Christkindl post office
© Copyright: TVB Steyr und die Nationalpark Region
A magnificent church in winter with snow-covered trees and a blue sky. The architecture is elegant and ornate.
Pilgrimage church Christkindl
© Copyright: Guenter Fatka
Scene from the stick puppet theatre Steyrer Kripperl with the night watchman.
Rod puppet theatre "Steyrer Kripperl"
© Photo: Wolfgang Hack: Steyrer Kripperl
The famous Christkindl Pilgrimage Church covered in snow during Advent.
ADVENT TOURS
in Steyr
© Photo: Steyr and the National Park Region/Gerhard Meidl: Christkindl Pilgrimage Church
A festively decorated room with several Christmas trees and lights. Christmas figures and gifts can be seen on the shelves.
Christmas Museum
with adventure railway
© Copyright: Atteneder Grafik Design-Zachl

Advent markets in the Christmas town of Steyr

Zu sehen sind Hütten eines Adventmarktes, ein beleuchteter Christbaum vor dem Bummerlhaus am Steyrer Stadtplatz. Es ist bereits Abend und es sind viele Besucher zu sehen.
Advent village around the Leopoldi Fountain
© Adventdorf rund um den Leopoldibrunnen (c) Julia Ludwig
The picture shows a decorative Christmas display with a wooden signboard decorated with fairy lights and spruce branches. The board contains the name "Steyrer Christkindlmarkt" in handwritten script.
Steyr Christmas Market
© Copyright: Zenitblau

On the way to the Advent calendar village of Steinbach an der Steyr

The Steyr Valley Museum Railway, Austria's oldest narrow-gauge railway with a gauge of 760mm, travels through snowy alluvial landscapes to the Advent calendar village of Steinbach an der Steyr.
Steyrtal museum railway
Upper Austria winner "9 squares - 9 treasures" 2024
© Photo: Steyr and the National Park Region/Foto Wolf: Steyr Valley Museum Railway
The picture shows a wintry village scene at night. In the centre is a large, brightly lit Christmas tree, surrounded by small, decorative houses and shops, which are also festively illuminated. The ground is covered in snow, creating an atmospheric, Christmassy atmosphere.
Advent calendar village Steinbach
© Copyright: Tman
A handcrafted sales booth featuring various wooden sculptures from Tanzania. In the foreground, several blackwood figures of people can be seen.
Cot house Steinbach
© Copyright: T-Man

Perchten, nativity scenes and the Christ Child in the Christkindl region

Advent Village Old Town at the Christmas illuminated Steyr town square. Popular meeting place for guests and locals during the Advent season.
Advent markets
in the entire region
© Photo: Steyr and the National Park Region/Der Botagraph: Advent Village Old Town
A large nativity scene with many figures depicting various scenes. In the background, buildings and a landscape are visible.
Nativity scenes in the former Palm House
© Copyright: Wolfgang Hack
Nativity scene exhibition
Nativity scene exhibitions
© Photo: Ennstal Christmas Cribs & Crèches: T-Man
The picture shows a large selection of model mice and figures presented in a salesroom or exhibition. A person in the background appears to be looking at the exhibition.
Miniature town square
in the Michaelerkeller
© Copyright: Klaus Mader
Halberd and lanterns at dusk
Steyr night watchman New Year's Eve
© Photo: Steyr and the National Park Region/The Botagraph: Halberd and lantern
Group of Steyr night watchmen on an evening tour of the old town of Steyr
Experience Steyr in company!
© Photo: Steyr and the National Park Region/The Botagraph: Steyr Night Watchman
Snowshoes stuck in the snow in a dreamlike winter landscape
Winter Active
in Steyr and the National Park region
© Photo: Steyr and the National Park Region/Martin Weymayer: Snow shoes
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