Christkindl Pilgrimage Church
- All weather
The church, built by Giovanni B. Carlone and Jakob Prandtauer, was consecrated in 1725. The shrine above the globe-shaped tabernacle houses is a ten centimetre tall wax baby Jesus statue.
The history
As legend has it, Ferdinand Sertl who suffered from epilepsy visited the area in the winter of 1691, carrying a small statue of the Christ Child. He placed the statue in a niche he had cut in a pine tree and prayed for relief from his illness. His health did improve and local people hearing of his "miraculous cure" visited the area and soon it became a seasonal center for pilgrims. In 1708, Abbot Anselm Angerer had the pilgrimage church you see today erected at the site. The original pine tree trunk can still be seen in the altar.
Today, the place is world famous for its purpose-built temporary Christmas post office that opens its door every year by late November and answers innumerable letters from children. A perfect way to get in the right mood for Christmas is to admire the elaborate mechanical Steyr Crèche and the elaborate Pöttmesser Crib.
During the year, the pilgrimage church can be visited from the outside, and access to the church is possible up to the barrier.
Advent 2024/2025 Opening hours of the church, nativity scenes and the Christkindl shop:
29.11. to 23.12.2024
Tues - Fri 13.00 - 16.30
Mornings: school classes by appointment at the parish office
Sat + Sun + public holiday 10.00 - 16.30
24.12.2024
10.00 - 14.00
25.12.2024
10.00 - 16.30 Church open/ Nativity scenes closed
26.12.2024
10.00 - 16.30 hrs
27.12.2024
13.00 - 16.30 hrs
28.12 - 29.12.2024
10.00 - 16.30 hrs
31.12.2024
10.00 - 12.00 hrs
01.01.2025
10.00 - 16.30 hrs Church open/ Nativity scenes closed
02.01. - 03.01.2025
13.00 - 16.30 hrs
04.01. - 06.01.2025
10.00 - 16.30 hrs
Christkindl-Laden
Tues - Fri 13.00 - 16.30 (if possible)
Sat + Sun + public holidays 10.00 - 16.30
25.12.2024 and 01.01.2025: closed
The church tours, the nativity scene exhibitions and the Christkindl shop are all run on a voluntary basis.
Registration at the parish office is essential for all groups.
Opening hours of the parish office:
Tues - Fri 9.00 -11.30 I Tel: 0043 7252 /54622
Email: pfarre.christkindl@dioezese-linz.at
Opening hours during the year
Guided tours of the church and the nativity scene exhibition are available throughout the year for groups of 10 people or more by prior arrangement 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 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
Please get in touch for more information.
Contact
4400 Steyr
Phone +43 7252 54622
E-Mail pfarre.christkindl@dioezese-linz.at
Web www.dioezese-linz.at/steyr-christki…
Contact person
Pfarramt Christkindl