In the Footsteps of the Christkindl

In 1695 the seriously ill tower watchman and bandmaster Ferdinand Sertl put a small baby Jesus wax figurine into the hollow of a fir tree. Several times a week he returned to pray. After he was healed from epilepsy so many pilgrims visited the place that it became necessary to build a church. Today the miraculous image is displayed in a small shrine on the high alter.

Visit to the famous pilgrimage church
Organ and Saxophone variations (www.mysticmusic.at) with brief explanations of the church’s history in between

Mechanical Nativity Scene
Almost 300 figurines carved from linden wood move through a biblical landscape rich in detail driven by a unique mechanism using bicycle chains, shafts and cogwheels.

Pöttmesser Nativity Scene
One of the world's largest nativity scenes with an oriental landscape large enough to display the 778 up to 30 cm tall beautifully carved and clothed figurines.

Guided tour through the Christkindl Post Office
(Advent until beginning of January)

The Steyr Christkindl is coming!
Write yourself a card from the Christkindl!
A specially designed postcard from the Christkindl to write down your resolutions for the coming year - the Christkindl will send it to you via the Christmas Post Office as a silent reminder shortly before the next holiday season.

Hotel & Restaurant Christkindlwirt
Delicious hot cider and Christmas cookies.