--- title: "Craftsmanship & Tradition - Advent route" url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008876/craftsmanship-tradition-advent-route.html" description: "Short description:Short walk through the old town of Steyr past selected craft businesses and Christmas sightsQuality of experience: *****Recommended season:JanuaryNovemberDecemberProperties:Refreshment stops availableFamily friendlyCultural/historical valueSuitable for strollers" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Craftsmanship & Tradition - Advent route Craftsmanship & Tradition - Advent route ============================================== **Starting place:** 4400 Steyr **Destination:** 4400 Steyr ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/403806/B6118C2FC28FA9CACEC67B69BA97068C9FA201B5555C7C82460DECDD8A066855/krippenausstellung-im-palmenhaus.jpg) © Open copyright © Stadtmuseum Steyr Close copyright [ ![Nativity scene exhibition in the Palm House](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/403806/B6118C2FC28FA9CACEC67B69BA97068C9FA201B5555C7C82460DECDD8A066855/krippenausstellung-im-palmenhaus.jpg "© Stadtmuseum Steyr") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/403806/B6118C2FC28FA9CACEC67B69BA97068C9FA201B5555C7C82460DECDD8A066855/krippenausstellung-im-palmenhaus.jpg) Stadtplatz 27 4400 Steyr [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stadtplatz%2027%2C%204400%20Steyr "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Stadtplatz%2027%2C%204400%20Steyr "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:sjedH}a_wAh@Vb@PPDv@\?BLDXF?DJBIj@JDAR?P?F?FEJCFAPALCRCPAPKZGVALCJGZIPGLMPGNMPY\?JCLb@\NLOMc@]BM?KCIGGEAEo@AUESE]Iq@Ko@UmAWoAOg@YgAI_@C[?SFBGCQMi@[k@YUIYMo@]SK_@S_@[cAk@cAm@CAQn@Mh@CFEBG?OCG?C@MICE?GAGCGGGOMIKACIAKCKCKGICK@KOm@cA_@w@O_@SMKOO?WC}@S}@UIA]GC|@Cj@Cb@ANBBAc@BYHgBPDLBF@D@x@Rx@PPDN@F?JP`@l@l@dAl@dANZGDR^@B@P?B@~@?B@^BTDP?BBH?HALAHGLOJQLCBC@KFWPKJGNCF???JKRATATIE??HD?NPHh@T@@Gf@M|@?FCV?Z@PDLHZZdAPp@DPBJ&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** Short walk through the old town of Steyr past selected craft businesses and Christmas sights **Quality of experience:** ***** **Recommended season:** - January - November - December **Properties:** - Refreshment stops available - Family friendly - Cultural/historical value - Suitable for strollers **Description:** The route takes you to remarkable museums such as the 1st Austrian Christmas Museum and the City Museum for nativity exhibitions and shops with Christmas gifts. A highlight of the route is also Advent at Lamberg Castle. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4400 Steyr **Destination:** 4400 Steyr **duration:** 0h 34m **length:** 2,1 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 35m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 7m **Lowest point:** 290m **Highest point:** 311m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Individual Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Other **Starting point:** Stadtplatz Steyr **Destination:** Stadtplatz Steyr **further information:** - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile Craftsmanship & Tradition - Advent route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008876&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Craftsmanship & Tradition - Advent route](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008876&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Craftsmanship & Tradition - Advent route") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Accessible all year round [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- ![1. Österreichisches Weihnachtsmusuem](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/403813/36F28625E4B7DDF7A160B3F4F1F55787CEC88895E1E77B7A0691CD19FBE831CB/1-oesterreichisches-weihnachtsmusuem.jpg "1. Österreichisches Weihnachtsmusuem") 1. Österreichisches Weihnachtsmuseum An incredible 14,000 Christmas tree decorations, 200 dolls and doll's houses, tea dolls and doll's toys from years gone by. A special attraction is the ride on the adventure railway. Well strapped into armchairs, the ride takes you past show booths up to the angel workshop under the roof, where hundreds of angels are preparing for Christmas. ![Bretterkrippe im Rathaushof](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/403811/923591B16E12FA89034C5E4930F312C934D3538D62DBEC7C029FEB6404356BBF/bretterkrippe-im-rathaushof.jpg "Bretterkrippe im Rathaushof") Board cot in the town hall courtyard ![Der Nischenladen](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/403807/B7A255EAFBD290E22C5A36FA3AE311FCB50699979362EF35CF4799E4F9E01B74/der-nischenladen.jpg "Der Nischenladen") The Nischenladen Immerse yourself in the world of lovingly designed gift items We make many of our products by hand and as unique items. At Nischenladen, you can find beautiful and practical items for the home, for wearing and for giving. We also have unique pieces from the region that are perfect as gifts and can be personalized with names. Sewing studio Gift shop Creative workshop Baby store ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/403808/C1C150E611F393F28354E5898045BB5C92D7A9BFE16A539EED731DBC7B30B583/jpg.jpg) INKA-Shop - Steyr Jewelry, stones, minerals & incense accessoriesLarge selection of handmade stone jewelry, creative silver jewelryFragrance oils, incense sticks, incense & accessories ![Krippenausstellung im Palmenhaus](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/403816/2D5FD1B906DC1D3FAAC44FF7F07F474ADC001488ECAD8AA31C3CCFAEE9761F45/krippenausstellung-im-palmenhaus.jpg "Krippenausstellung im Palmenhaus") Crib exhibition in the Palm House The highlights of the exhibition in the Palm House are the baroque Lamberg nativity figures and the so-called ‘Waggon Nativity Scene’ by Josef Seidl from Mühlviertel, which was specially made for the ‘Light into Darkness’ campaign. made especially for the ‘Light into Darkness’ campaign. ![Krippenausstellung im Rathaus Steyr](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/403810/2E4DA2677F0CBC07772B4AFFFF9DBF74E94BDDDA3E2FCD2D0C81015B11745D66/krippenausstellung-im-rathaus-steyr.jpg "Krippenausstellung im Rathaus Steyr") Nagelschmiedkrippen & Krippen aller Art This year, the Steyr Goldhaubengruppe is once again exhibiting the typical nail forging cribs of the Steyr and Enns Valley region in the official meeting room in Steyr town hall. In addition to the works of art, the Goldhaubenfrauen offer homemade delicacies such as cookies, jams and jellies, Christmas handicrafts, folded paper stars and angels, as well as small nail-smith cribs, which can also be used as pictures, for sale. Coffee and delicious cakes as well as tasty soups will be on offer. A delicious surprise will also sweeten the exhibition for visitors. The proceeds from the sale will be donated to social causes. The Steyr Goldhaubengruppe with chairwoman Pauline Leitner is looking forward to your visit! ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/403809/1737DC10E90D16F01ACE96968CC98B9F34440B4FC8681B5A28C30F0B251CE951/jpg.jpg) OÖ Heimatwerk Traditional costumes, tradition and customs Exquisite selection of Christmas decorations made of wood, straw, glass and chipboard Wooden art from the Erzgebirge, nutcrackers, beeswax candles, spice trees and incense ![Zusammenfluss Steyr](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/403812/A068B5D8F7CACF665762375C99719E72A9E5BC4C155D61322E7F84974B592B40/zusammenfluss-steyr.jpg "Zusammenfluss Steyr") Panoramic elevator ![SCHLOSS.Lamberg.ADVENT](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/403815/DD5E72D46412DEFFF8B4B1BDCA8ADACFF3ED8BE64F6150A0F378371E9FDC392E/schloss-lamberg-advent.jpg "SCHLOSS.Lamberg.ADVENT") CASTLE.Lamberg.ADVENT This high-quality Advent market for art, design and handicrafts takes place on two levels in the atmospheric ambience of the Schlossgalerie Steyr. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 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[ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Craftsmanship & Tradition - Advent route** Alpenland Tourismus GmbH Stadtplatz 27 4400 Steyr Phone [ +43 7252 53229 - 0 ](tel:+437252532290) E-Mail [info@360alpenland.com](#mailto) Web [www.steyr-nationalpark.at/](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/ "New window") https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/ [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430008876) [To the website](https://www.steyr-nationalpark.at/ "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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