Nativity scenes in Christkindl
- All weather
- Suitable for groups
In the Christkindl parish house two nativity scene rarities are on display.
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.
During the year, the pilgrimage church can be visited from the outside, and access to the church is possible up to the barrier.
Advent 2025/2026 Opening hours of the church, nativity scenes and the Christkindl shop:
28.11. to 23.12.2025
Tues - Fri 13.00 - 16.30
Mornings: school classes by appointment at the parish office
Sat + Sun + public holiday 10.00 - 16.30
24.12.2025
10.00 - 14.00
25.12.2025
13.00 - 16.30 Church open/ Nativity scenes closed
26.12.2025 - 28.12.2025
10.00 - 16.30 h
30.12.2025
13.00 - 16.30 h
31.12.2024
10.00 - 12.00 h
01.01.2025
10.00 - 16.30 h Church open/ Nativity scenes closed
02.01. - 03.01.2025
13.00 - 16.30
04.01. - 06.01.2025
10.00 - 16.30
Christkindl-Laden
Tues - Fri 13.00 - 16.30 (if possible)
Sat + Sun + public holidays 10.00 - 16.30
25.12.2025 and 01.01.2026: 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 hrs 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.
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
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
- 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
Pfarramt 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