Christkindl Pilgrimage Church
4400 Steyr
The church is the centre of the world-famous pilgrimage site Christkindl!
Registration for groups is absolutely necessary.
Tip: Advent concerts in the pilgrimage church Christkindl with the Christkindl music association on December 1st, 8th, 15th, and 22nd, 2026 at 4 p.m.
The History
In 1695, the seriously ill tower-keeper and chapel master Ferdinand Sertl placed a small wax Jesus child in the hollow of a spruce tree. He visited this place several times a week to pray. When he was miraculously healed of his epilepsy, so many pilgrims came that the construction of a church became necessary. The name “Zum Christkindl unterm Himmel” emerged. The present church was begun in 1702 by Giovanni Battista Carlone and completed from 1708 by Jakob Prandtauer.
The figure of grace, a standing Jesus child only 10 cm high, holding a cross and crown of thorns in its hands, is now located on the high altar in a small shrine, above the tabernacle shaped like a globe.
4400 Steyr
Phone +43 7252 54622
E-Mail pfarre.christkindl@dioezese-linz.at
Web www.dioezese-linz.at/steyr-christki…
Contact person
Röm.-kath. Pfarrkirche Steyr-Christkindl
Christkindlweg 69
4400 Steyr
Phone +43 7252 54622
E-Mail pfarre.christkindl@dioezese-linz.at
Web www.dioezese-linz.at/steyr-christkindl
Throughout 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 mornings: 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 closed
December 26, 2026 - December 27, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
December 29 + 30, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
December 31, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
January 1, 2027
10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Church open / nativity scenes closed
January 2, 2027, 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 guides, nativity exhibition staff, and Christkindl shop workers are volunteers.
For all groups, prior registration at the parish office is absolutely necessary.
Opening hours of the parish office:
Tue – Fri 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. I Tel: 0043 7252 /54622
E-Mail: 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 located in the immediate vicinity!
The parking meter is at the parking lot across from the church.
Opening hours during the year
For groups of 10 or more, guided tours in the church and the nativity exhibition are possible throughout the year with prior arrangement at the parish office.
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!
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 € 12.00 (2 adults + up to 3 children)
Small Family Ticket € 8.50 (1 adult + up to 3 children)
Group Rate € 6.00 (from 10 people)
School Classes € 1.50 / student
Reservation Fee for nativity scenes and/or church for travel groups € 70.00
Church Tour Flat Rate per group € 70.00
- All weather
Please get in touch for more information.
