Christkindl Pilgrimage Church
4400 Steyr
The church is the centre of the world-famous pilgrimage site Christkindl!
The church was built in the early 18th century by Giovanni B. Carlone and Jakob Prandtauer and was consecrated in 1725 by the Passau Bishop Josef Dominik Graf von Lamberg. At the center is the ten-centimeter tall wax baby Jesus in a small shrine.
Registration for groups is absolutely necessary.
Tip: Advent concerts in the pilgrimage church Christkindl on December 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2026, each from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
December 1, 2026 | Advent instrumental music | Otto Singhuber - guitar, Ingeborg Christl - recorder, vocal trio MaKaMI
December 8, 2026 | Quintet of MV Christkindl
December 15, 2026 | Choir community Perg
December 22, 2026 | Lehrer4G´sang Seitenstetten
The History
In 1695, the seriously ill tower keeper and chapel master Ferdinand Sertl placed a small wax baby Jesus in the hollow of a spruce tree. Several times a week, he visited this spot to pray. When he was miraculously healed of his epilepsy, so many pilgrims came that the construction of a church became necessary. This gave rise to the name “Zum Christkindl unterm Himmel.” The present church was begun in 1702 by Giovanni Battista Carlone and completed by Jakob Prandtauer from 1708 onwards.
The grace figure, a standing baby Jesus only 10 cm tall, which holds a cross and thorn crown 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
During the year, the pilgrimage church can be visited from the outside; access to the church is also possible up to the barrier.
Advent 2026/2027 Opening hours of the church, nativity scenes, and the Christkindl store:
November 27 to December 23, 2026
Tue – Fri 1.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m.
In the mornings: School classes by appointment in the parish office
Sat + Sun + 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
1.00 p.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 Store
Tue - Fri 1.00 p.m. – 4.30 p.m. (if possible)
Sat + Sun + holiday 10.00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.
Closed on December 25, 2026, and January 1, 2027
All church tours, nativity scene exhibitions, and activities in the Christkindl store are conducted by volunteers.
For all groups, registration in the parish office is absolutely necessary.
Opening hours of the parish office:
Tue – Fri 9.00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. | Tel: 0043 7252 / 54622
Email: pfarre.christkindl@dioezese-linz.at
The parking spaces directly in front of the church and next to the nativity scene building are paid (one hour free - every additional hour € 1,-), a free large parking lot is located nearby!
The parking meter is located in the parking lot across from the church.
Opening hours throughout the year
For groups from 10 persons, guided tours in the church and in the nativity scene exhibition are possible year-round by prior appointment in 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.
