Nativity scenes in Christkindl
- All weather
- Suitable for groups
In the Christkindl parish house two nativity scene rarities are on display.
Mechanical nativity scene in the Christkindl parsonage
300 carved linden wood figurines, driven by a unique mechanical system, move through the biblical landscape of the Mechanical Nativity scene built by Karl Klauda (1855 - 1939).
Pöttmesser nativity scene in the Christkindl parsonage
The Pöttmesser Nativity Scene, with its 58 square metres is one of the world’s largest nativity scenes and provides sufficient room to accommodate the 700 figurines of the South Tyrolese Ferdinand Pöttmesser (1895 - 1977). The landscape mountain was added with loving care at a later date by Josef Seidl, a Steyr citizen.
Tips!
Take advantage of the quieter time between Christmas and 6 January!
Advance booking for groups required.
Advent 2023/2024 Opening hours of church, cots and the Christkindl shop:
01.12. - 23.12.2023
Tue - Fri 13.00 - 16.30
Mornings: school classes by appointment in the parish office
Sat + Sun + holiday 10.00 - 16.30
24.12.2023
10.00 - 14.00
25.12.2023
13.00 - 16.30 Church open/ Nativity closed
26.12. - 30.12.2023
13.00 - 16.30
31.12.2023
10.00 - 12.00
01.01.2024
10.00 - 16.30 Church open/ crèches closed
02. - 05.01.2024
13.00 - 16.30
06.01.2024
10.00 - 16.30
Christkindl shop
Tue - Fri 13.00 - 16.30 (when possible)
Sat + Sun + public holiday 10.00 - 16.30 hrs
25.12.2023 and 01.01.2024: closed
For the church tours, the nativity scene exhibitions and the Christkindl shop, everyone works on a voluntary basis.
For all groups, registration in the parish office is absolutely necessary.
Opening hours of the parish office:
Tue - Fri 9.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m.
E-mail: pfarre.christkindl@dioezese-linz.at
Opening hours during the year
For groups of 10 or more, guided tours of the church and the cot exhibition are available throughout the year by appointment at the parish office.
- Monday
Upon request
Reservation fee for tour group appointments € 60.00
Church tour fee per group € 60.00
Nativity exhibition:
Adults € 7,00
Children 6 - 14 yrs € 1,50
Youths 15 - 18 yrs € 2,50
Students/seniors € 6,00 (with ID)
Family ticket € 12,00 (2 adults + up to 3 children)
Family ticket small € 8,50 (1 adult + up to 3 children)
Group price € 6,00 (from 10 persons)
School classes € 1,50 / pupil
- 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
Nativity scenes in Christkindl Christkindlweg 69
4400 Steyr
Phone +43 7252 54622
E-Mailpfarre.christkindl@dioezese-linz.at
Contact person
Pfarramt Christkindl
