Nativity scenes in Christkindl
- All weather
- Suitable for groups
In the parish house of Christkindl, two nativity rarity pieces are on display.
In the mechanical nativity scene by Karl Klauda (1855 - 1939), nearly 300 intricately carved figures made of lime wood move through a detailed biblical landscape thanks to a unique mechanism.
Pöttmesser Nativity Scene in the Christkindl Parish Courtyard
With 58 square meters and over 700 beautifully carved and dressed figures by the South Tyrolean Ferdinand Pöttmesser (1895 – 1977), the Pöttmesser nativity scene is among the largest nativity scenes in the world. The landscape was lovingly crafted later by Josef Seidl from Steyr.
Tip!
Plan for at least 1 hour for your visit to Christkindl (church/nativity/post office) during the pre-Christmas period!
Also make use of the quieter time between Christmas and January 6th!
Registration is absolutely necessary!
Registration:
Roman-Catholic Parish Church Steyr-Christkindl
Christkindlweg 69, 4400 Steyr
Tel. +43 7252 54622
during the time of:
Tue to Fri from 09:00 - 11:30 AM
During the year, the pilgrimage church can be viewed from the outside, and access to the church is possible up to the barrier.
Advent 2025/2026 Opening hours of the church, nativity displays and the Christkindl shop:
28.11. to 23.12.2025
Tue – Fri 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
In the morning: School classes by appointment at the parish office
Sat + Sun + public holidays 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
24.12.2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
25.12.2025
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM church open/ nativity displays closed
26.12.2025 - 28.12.2025
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
30.12.2025
1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
31.12.2025
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
01.01.2026
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM church open/ nativity displays closed
02.01.2026
1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
03.01., 04.01. and 06.01.2026
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Christkindl shop
Tue - Fri 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM (if possible)
Sat + Sun + public holidays 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM
24.12.2025 open from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
31.12.2025 open from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
25.12.2025 and 01.01.2026 closed
All church tours, nativity exhibitions, and the Christkindl shop are staffed by volunteers.
For all groups, registration at the parish office is essential.
Opening hours of the parish office:
Tue – Fri 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM I Tel: 0043 7252 /54622
Email: pfarre.christkindl@dioezese-linz.at
Opening hours during the year
For groups of 10 or more, guided tours of the church and the nativity exhibition are possible throughout the year by prior appointment at the parish office.
Parking spaces directly in front of the church are subject to a charge (one hour free) - free large car park in the immediate vicinity!
Reservation fee for appointments with tour groups € 60.00
Church guided tour flat rate per group € 60.00
Nativity scene exhibition:
Adults € 7.00
Children 6 - 14 years € 1.50
Youth 15 - 18 years € 2.50
Students/Seniors € 6.00 (with ID)
Family ticket € 12.00 (2 adults + up to 3 children)
Small family ticket € 8.50 (1 adult + up to 3 children)
Group price € 6.00 (from 10 people)
School classes € 1.50 / student
- All weather
- Suitable for groups
- Suitable for schools
- Suitable for teenagers
- Suitable for seniors
- Suitable for single travelers
- Suitable for friends
- Suitable for couples
- Suitable for children
- Winter
Please get in touch for more information.
Contact
4400 Steyr
Phone +43 7252 54622
E-Mail pfarre.christkindl@dioezese-linz.at
Web www.steyr-nationalpark.at/oesterrei…
Contact person
Röm.-Kath. Pfarrkirche Steyr-Christkindl
Christkindlweg 69
4400 Steyr
Phone +43 7252 54622
E-Mail pfarre.christkindl@dioezese-linz.at
Web www.steyr-nationalpark.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430018602/krippen-in-ch
