--- title: Steyr url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000878/steyr.html" description: The over 1000-year-old town of Steyr, situated at the picturesque confluence of the Enns and Steyr rivers, is a true architectural jewel. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Steyr Steyr ======= Steyr, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/293250/57099BF8ECAA289C001DDE0E5F78F50DFBFAC5B4B04AF260E67871AA036702FE/blick-auf-die-steyrer-altstadt.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/291682/7409E395CF1B16ACA87C339885797988F2D6ABBE5289441EE9868635544F5BD5/advent-in-der-christkindlstadt.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/292836/A770B483AE2726BEDAB017120CED3248F89A5623E1D7CEBF84C4A2094D0072A5/tavolata-trifft-marktkueche.jpg) Open copyright © Wolfgang Hack Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a picturesque small town with a row of historic buildings and church towers stretching along a river. The colourful facades and roofs lend the scene a charming and picturesque character, while the mountains in the background provide an idyllic backdrop.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/293250/57099BF8ECAA289C001DDE0E5F78F50DFBFAC5B4B04AF260E67871AA036702FE/blick-auf-die-steyrer-altstadt.jpg "© Wolfgang Hack") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/293250/57099BF8ECAA289C001DDE0E5F78F50DFBFAC5B4B04AF260E67871AA036702FE/blick-auf-die-steyrer-altstadt.jpg) Open copyright © Gerhard Meidl Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a magnificent church building with several domes and towers, embedded in a wintry, snow-covered landscape. The façade of the building shines in a warm light that emphasises the structure and details. A snow-covered path leading to the church can be seen in the foreground.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/291682/7409E395CF1B16ACA87C339885797988F2D6ABBE5289441EE9868635544F5BD5/advent-in-der-christkindlstadt.jpg "© Gerhard Meidl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/291682/7409E395CF1B16ACA87C339885797988F2D6ABBE5289441EE9868635544F5BD5/advent-in-der-christkindlstadt.jpg) Open copyright © www.iconic-turn.com Close copyright [ ![Steyr town square in summer](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/292836/A770B483AE2726BEDAB017120CED3248F89A5623E1D7CEBF84C4A2094D0072A5/tavolata-trifft-marktkueche.jpg "© www.iconic-turn.com") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/292836/A770B483AE2726BEDAB017120CED3248F89A5623E1D7CEBF84C4A2094D0072A5/tavolata-trifft-marktkueche.jpg) Open copyright © www.iconic-turn.com Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a picturesque city skyline with many historic buildings and towers. A river flows in the foreground, lined with bridges and paths. The buildings are in bright colours and surrounded by green spaces, creating a charming atmosphere.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297692/061E67DAB80F06607B29198EE917B79AB6EB1F735BABAC7E228231906FF8397C/steyrer-altstadt.jpg "© www.iconic-turn.com") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297692/061E67DAB80F06607B29198EE917B79AB6EB1F735BABAC7E228231906FF8397C/steyrer-altstadt.jpg) Open copyright © TTG Tourismus Technologie Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a picturesque town with old, colourful buildings situated on the banks of a river or lake. Many of these houses have traditional architecture with red roofs and appear to be set in a hilly environment surrounded by trees and mountains. Several small boats and swans can be seen in the water.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297691/5EAB6AE000A4559D2821AD598EEFD6CB2F3A8D5A2C76025C8D1CAC4D643DC093/steyrer-altstadt.jpg "© TTG Tourismus Technologie") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297691/5EAB6AE000A4559D2821AD598EEFD6CB2F3A8D5A2C76025C8D1CAC4D643DC093/steyrer-altstadt.jpg) Open copyright © www.iconic-turn.com Close copyright [ ![Romantic city Steyr](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/230176/B5FDF8081B2863EE0CAB92B6C631BFB08D1DCBB30722A66AE9AB72031BD39DAB/romantikstadt-steyr.jpg "© www.iconic-turn.com") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/230176/B5FDF8081B2863EE0CAB92B6C631BFB08D1DCBB30722A66AE9AB72031BD39DAB/romantikstadt-steyr.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Stadtplatz 27 4402 Steyr [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stadtplatz%2027%2C%204402%20Steyr "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Stadtplatz%2027%2C%204402%20Steyr "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.0391&lon=14.4193&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Welcome to the Christkindlregion Steyr! What could be better than a pre-Christmas visit to the town where the Christ Child is at home? Where customs come alive again and many things remind you of your own childhood. The most beautiful Christmas cots can be found in Steyr. And don't miss a performance at the Steyr Nativity, the oldest still-operating puppet theatre in the German-speaking world. In the 1st Austrian Christmas Museum, in the Christkindlwelt Steyr enchants young and old again in Advent with a wonder world of Christmas decorations and gifts, Christmas tree baubles and figurines. [ Facts ](#ttgCollapseDatenFakten) ------------------------------------ - 38.500Inhabitants - 27 km²Area - 310 m ASLElevation - 48.04, 14.42GPS coordinates [ What’s on in Steyr ](#ttgCollapseDetailinformationen) --------------------------------------------------------- [Accommodations](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-unterkuenfte/detail/430000878/steyr/unterkuenfte.html) [Event centres](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-locations/detail/430000878/steyr/veranstaltungszentren.html) [Gastronomy](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-gastronomie/detail/430000878/steyr.html) [Tours](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-touren/detail/430000878/steyr.html) [Events](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-veranstaltungen/detail/430000878/steyr.html) [Packages](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-angebote/detail/430000878/steyr.html) [ Shopping 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![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/255469/5128B1D7AAB7463944728BFA183C2006CF540829D24A3308A412D6C13FF50657/musikfestival-steyr.jpg "Musikfestival Steyr (© Copyright: Peter Mayr)") Steyr Music Festival ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430041183/steyr-music-festival.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Guenter Fatka Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/205962/370EC282B1EB9A08A2EBBF8354078BA3286FB8057FC0C4576A127D2A2F839037/wallfahrtskirche-christkindl.jpg "Wallfahrtskirche Christkindl (© Copyright: Guenter Fatka)") Christkindl Pilgrimage Church ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401891/christkindl-pilgrimage-church.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Stadtmuseum Steyr Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/203289/2EAD5E490A19CB368A6482F727CAA26A320C88C76A8F4D87FF3D6D372153B291/c-stadtmuseum-steyrinnerberger-stadel-2kleiner.jpg "(c)Stadtmuseum Steyr_Innerberger Stadel 2_kleiner (© Copyright: 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Steyr und die Nationalpark Region)") Steyr Nativity Scene ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430026810/steyr-nativity-scene.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Peter Prack Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/226773/BE2B738CB3EED6872A11DC18AE4C739288C0E1A8B22CF227DCD743016BBEDA98/am-altwasser-der-enns-bei-kronstorf.jpg "Am Altwasser der Enns bei Kronstorf (© Copyright: Peter Prack)") European Protected Area Lower Steyr and Enns Valley ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430027411/european-protected-area-lower-steyr-and-enns-valley.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Hausstaubmilbe Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/213722/07F9C6D96E87E568E1F094AD8D077831CAE9A4E6F2DF2A823EB427BDA70521E5/steyrer-christkindl.jpg "Steyrer Christkindl (© Copyright: Hausstaubmilbe)") Steyrer Christkindl ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430011247/steyrer-christkindl.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Julia Ludwig Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/470193/A4B8E6A07674EE4AEED5D4DDC8CAC98B06BDD91DBD5E9BCDB93A7F5821A856DA/adventdorf-rund-um-den-leopoldibrunnen.jpg "Advent Village Around the Leopold Fountain (© Copyright: Julia Ludwig)") Advent village on the town square ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430006137/advent-village-on-the-town-square.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: iconic-turn.com Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/213412/A559F2FA8CDABEBCDA30066F31982D2BDB8EE8D787608F8F5970C0463908D6F1/steyrer-stadtplatz.jpg "Steyrer Stadtplatz (© Copyright: iconic-turn.com)") Town square Steyr ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430010925/town-square-steyr.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 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