--- title: Werndl memorial url: "https://www.360alpenland.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/400160/werndl-memorial.html" description: As the economic conditions in Steyr at the close of the 19th century were suffering, the establishment of the Austrian Rifle Factory, by Josef Werndl (1831 - 1889) was a vital and important addition to the regions financial situation. date: 2026-02-11 modified: 2026-04-30 --- # Werndl memorial Werndl Memorial ================= Steyr, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203410/0ED90A8397ECFE6126376032591B18F41461497AA2D4B1BC397412A2957C7A73/werndldenkmal.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203411/37DD095A12EF838814CB1386F9D72D58C1A140DA80042D6F8B2519D416465D71/werndldenkmal.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/203412/219EC5171676420072E9F5C87B83E8889E2214976EB517B5ADCA7511F4CC5328/werndldenkmal.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Steyr und die Nationalpark Region_Kerstin Schnabler Close copyright [ ![A monument by Josef Werdin features a statue amidst colorful flowers and green trees. The statue is surrounded by additional figures that symbolize craftsmanship.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203410/0ED90A8397ECFE6126376032591B18F41461497AA2D4B1BC397412A2957C7A73/werndldenkmal.jpg "© TVB Steyr und die Nationalpark Region_Kerstin Schnabler") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203410/0ED90A8397ECFE6126376032591B18F41461497AA2D4B1BC397412A2957C7A73/werndldenkmal.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Steyr und die Nationalpark Region_Kerstin Schnabler Close copyright [ ![A statue with several figures depicting soldiers stands in a park. Surrounded by trees and flowers, the scene appears peaceful and inviting.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203411/37DD095A12EF838814CB1386F9D72D58C1A140DA80042D6F8B2519D416465D71/werndldenkmal.jpg "© TVB Steyr und die Nationalpark Region_Kerstin Schnabler") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203411/37DD095A12EF838814CB1386F9D72D58C1A140DA80042D6F8B2519D416465D71/werndldenkmal.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Steyr und die Nationalpark Region_Kerstin Schnabler Close copyright [ ![A monument by Josef Wernn stands in a park, surrounded by trees. The statue is artistically crafted and shines in the sunlight.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/203412/219EC5171676420072E9F5C87B83E8889E2214976EB517B5ADCA7511F4CC5328/werndldenkmal.jpg "© TVB Steyr und die Nationalpark Region_Kerstin Schnabler") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/203412/219EC5171676420072E9F5C87B83E8889E2214976EB517B5ADCA7511F4CC5328/werndldenkmal.jpg) 1. 2. 3. pets allowed Handel-Mazzetti-Promenade 4400 Steyr [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Handel-Mazzetti-Promenade%2C%204400%20Steyr "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Handel-Mazzetti-Promenade%2C%204400%20Steyr "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.038538742532353&lon=14.416637420654299&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) As the economic conditions in Steyr at the close of the 19th century were suffering, the establishment of the Austrian Rifle Factory, by Josef Werndl (1831 - 1889) was a vital and important addition to the regions financial situation. He designed the breech-loading rifle together and Karl Holub. In 1935 his factory became the Steyr-Daimler-Puch Company-AG. Out of gratitude for his outstanding services rendered to the town of Steyr, this memorial statue was created by Viktor Tilgner and installed in 1894. 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