--- title: Christkindl Pilgrimage Church url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401891/christkindl-pilgrimage-church.html" description: "The church is the centre of the world-famous pilgrimage site Christkindl!" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Christkindl Pilgrimage Church Christkindl Pilgrimage Church =============================== Steyr, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205962/370EC282B1EB9A08A2EBBF8354078BA3286FB8057FC0C4576A127D2A2F839037/wallfahrtskirche-christkindl.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205963/B4F05D3D1DA137BCAC07ED87CF08AEE8BCC78BEA4BE06462897EA3A537A1DC91/wallfahrtskirche-christkindl.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/205964/CB058EBE06CF0C7336369FAF4F12FBDD6A8ADF54CCFF198EB66AD9A73CC2E947/wallfahrtskirche-christkindl.jpg) View copyright © Guenter Fatka Close copyright [ ![A magnificent church in winter with snow-covered trees and a blue sky. The architecture is elegant and ornate.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205962/370EC282B1EB9A08A2EBBF8354078BA3286FB8057FC0C4576A127D2A2F839037/wallfahrtskirche-christkindl.jpg "© Guenter Fatka") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205962/370EC282B1EB9A08A2EBBF8354078BA3286FB8057FC0C4576A127D2A2F839037/wallfahrtskirche-christkindl.jpg) View copyright © Gerhard Meidl Close copyright [ ![A beautiful building illuminated in the snow. Surrounded by snow-covered trees and a tranquil, wintry background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205963/B4F05D3D1DA137BCAC07ED87CF08AEE8BCC78BEA4BE06462897EA3A537A1DC91/wallfahrtskirche-christkindl.jpg "© Gerhard Meidl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205963/B4F05D3D1DA137BCAC07ED87CF08AEE8BCC78BEA4BE06462897EA3A537A1DC91/wallfahrtskirche-christkindl.jpg) View copyright © Tourismusverband Steyr und die Nationalpark Region Close copyright [ ![An impressive church with a striking vault and a beautiful facade. The path to it is lined with lush greenery.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/205964/CB058EBE06CF0C7336369FAF4F12FBDD6A8ADF54CCFF198EB66AD9A73CC2E947/wallfahrtskirche-christkindl.jpg "© Tourismusverband Steyr und die Nationalpark Region") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/205964/CB058EBE06CF0C7336369FAF4F12FBDD6A8ADF54CCFF198EB66AD9A73CC2E947/wallfahrtskirche-christkindl.jpg) 1. 2. 3. Christkindlweg 69 4400 Steyr [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Christkindlweg%2069%2C%204400%20Steyr "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Christkindlweg%2069%2C%204400%20Steyr "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.0383682&lon=14.3862257&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The church is the centre of the world-famous pilgrimage site Christkindl! The church was built in the early 18th century by Giovanni B. Carlone and Jakob Prandtauer and was consecrated in 1725 by the Passau Bishop Josef Dominik Graf von Lamberg. At the center is the ten-centimeter tall wax baby Jesus in a small shrine. Registration for groups is absolutely necessary. Tip: Advent concerts in the pilgrimage church Christkindl on December 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2026, each from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. December 1, 2026 | Advent instrumental music | Otto Singhuber - guitar, Ingeborg Christl - recorder, vocal trio MaKaMI December 8, 2026 | Quintet of MV Christkindl December 15, 2026 | Choir community Perg December 22, 2026 | Lehrer4G´sang Seitenstetten The History In 1695, the seriously ill tower keeper and chapel master Ferdinand Sertl placed a small wax baby Jesus in the hollow of a spruce tree. Several times a week, he visited this spot to pray. When he was miraculously healed of his epilepsy, so many pilgrims came that the construction of a church became necessary. This gave rise to the name “Zum Christkindl unterm Himmel.” The present church was begun in 1702 by Giovanni Battista Carlone and completed by Jakob Prandtauer from 1708 onwards. The grace figure, a standing baby Jesus only 10 cm tall, which holds a cross and thorn crown in its hands, is now located on the high altar in a small shrine, above the tabernacle shaped like a globe. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Christkindl Pilgrimage Church** Christkindlweg 69 4400 Steyr Phone [ +43 7252 54622 ](tel:+43725254622) E-Mail [pfarre.christkindl@dioezese-linz.at](#mailto) Web [www.dioezese-linz.at/steyr-christki…](http://www.dioezese-linz.at/steyr-christkindl "New window") http://www.dioezese-linz.at/steyr-christkindl --- **Contact person** Röm.-kath. Pfarrkirche Steyr-Christkindl Christkindlweg 69 4400 Steyr Phone [ +43 7252 54622 ](tel:+43725254622) E-Mail [pfarre.christkindl@dioezese-linz.at](#mailto) Web [www.dioezese-linz.at/steyr-christkindl](http://www.dioezese-linz.at/steyr-christkindl "New window") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ During the year, the pilgrimage church can be visited from the outside, and access to the church is possible up to the barrier. **Advent 2026/2027 Opening hours of the church, nativity scenes, and the Christkindl shop:** **November 27 to December 23, 2026** Tue – Fri 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. In the morning: school classes by appointment at the parish office Sat + Sun + public holiday 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. **December 7, 2026** 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. **December 24, 2026** 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. **December 25, 2026** 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. church open / nativity scenes and shop closed **December 26, 2026 to December 27, 2026** 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. **December 29 to December 30, 2026** 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. **December 31, 2026** 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. **January 1, 2027** 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. church open / nativity scenes and shop closed **January 2, 2027 to January 3, 2027** 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. **January 5, 2027** 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. **January 6, 2027** 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. **Christkindl shop** Tue - Fri 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. (if possible) Sat + Sun + public holiday 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Closed on December 25, 2026 and January 1, 2027 All church tours, nativity exhibitions, and work in the Christkindl shop are voluntary. Registration at the parish office is absolutely necessary for all groups. Opening hours of the parish office: Tue – Fri 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Tel: 0043 7252 /54622 Email: pfarre.christkindl@dioezese-linz.at The parking spaces directly in front of the church and next to the nativity building are subject to a fee (one hour free - every additional hour € 1,-), a free large parking lot is available nearby! The parking ticket machine is located at the parking lot across from the church. **Opening hours throughout the year** Guided tours in the church and in the nativity exhibition are possible throughout the year for groups of 10 or more by prior arrangement at the parish office. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Parking fees**Parking spaces directly in front of the church are subject to a fee (one hour free—€1 for each additional hour)—a free large parking lot is located right nearby! [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**Nativity Scene Exhibition: Adults € 7.00 Children 6 - 14 years € 1.50 Teenagers 15 - 18 years € 2.50 Students/Seniors € 6.00 (with ID) Family ticket large € 12.00 (2 adults + up to 3 children) Family ticket small € 8.50 (1 adult + up to 3 children) Group price € 6.00 per person (from 10 people) School classes € 1.50 per student Reservation fee for nativity scenes and/or church for travel groups with max. 50 people € 70.00 Church tour flat fee per group with max. 50 people € 70.00 [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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