Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere in the historic iron city of Steyr! Our event guide presents you with the most important Christmas highlights of the city, from traditional markets to cultural events.
Around the historic town square extends the winter activities, with the Christmas market as a central meeting point. The medieval alleys and the Steyrdorf provide the perfect setting for advent walks, while Lamberg Castle and the parish church present their magnificent facades in a glow of lights. From here, visitors can also reach the famous nativity scene and advent exhibition in the Innerberger Stadl.
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Steyr Holiday Light Displays
Wels Christmas World
- What to Expect
- Visit to the heavenly cloud kingdom in the Wels Leather Tower.
- Description
- The Welser Weihnachtswelt offers a diverse atmosphere with the Bergweihnacht at the city square, the light path, Finnish log cabins, and many attractions for both adults and children.
- Where
- Wels | More Info : Wels Christmas World
IKUNA Light World
- What to Expect
- A light path through the IKUNA forest.
- Description
- At the IKUNA Nature Resort, the forest transforms into a magical light world. A light path leads guests through the forest, offering an extraordinary experience.
- Where
- IKUNA | More Info : IKUNA Light World
Weinberger Castle Advent
- What to Expect
- Admission includes music program and free shuttle service.
- Description
- The Weinberger Schloss Advent offers daily music programs and a wide range of Christmas costumes and delicacies from 09:00 to 18:00 hours and until 22:00 hours in the ice cellar.
- Where
- Weinberg | More Info : Weinberger Castle Advent
Steyr Holiday Markets and Shopping
Steyr Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Unique blend of traditional craftsmanship and culinary specialties.
- Description
- The Steyrer Christkindlmarkt offers a variety of events, including live music, Christmas carols, and traditional craftsmanship. Visitors can immerse themselves in the idyllic atmosphere of the historic town square and try various culinary specialties.
- Where
- Steyr | More Info : Steyr Christmas Market
Steinbach Advent
- What to Expect
- Unique door-to-door Advent calendar ritual with window opening and ceremonial knight appointment.
- Description
- The Steinbacher Advent offers a diverse range of high-quality regional delicacies, unique old craftsmanship, and festive Advent concerts. Visitors can immerse themselves in the Advent atmosphere at the market around the town square, the parish center, and the Pilshalle.
- Where
- Steinbach an der Steyr | More Info : Steinbach Advent
Blacksmith Christmas
- What to Expect
- Unique craftsmanship and traditional blacksmithing.
- Description
- The Schmiedeweihnacht in Steyr offers a unique blend of craftsmanship and traditional blacksmithing. Visitors can observe the work of nail, knife, and art blacksmiths in making bellows and hammers.
- Where
- Steyr | More Info : Blacksmith Christmas
Forest Christmas at the Treetop Path
- What to Expect
- Traditional craftsmanship and unique light displays.
- Description
- The Waldweihnacht at Baumkronenweg offers a unique atmosphere with thousands of lights, enchanting huts, and traditional craftsmanship. Visit us and enjoy the unique atmosphere around the Christmas stage.
- Where
- Kopfing | More Info : Forest Christmas at the Treetop Path
Bad Ischl Handicraft Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- A sensory experience of seeing, smelling, tasting, and hearing.
- Description
- The Christkindlmarkt der Ischler Handwerker offers wonderful gifts and culinary delights in the elegant Trinkhalle. Enjoy original „Hand g´machtes“ from the Kaiserstadt and a festive program.
- Where
- Bad Ischl | More Info : Bad Ischl Handicraft Christmas Market
Innviertel Advent
- What to Expect
- Living Nativity with Alpacas and special exhibition on Christmas customs.
- Description
- The Innviertler Advent in Sigharting Castle features a variety of artisans, culinary offerings, and cultural programs. Notable attractions include the Living Nativity with Alpacas and the special exhibition on Christmas customs.
- Where
- Sigharting | More Info : Innviertel Advent
Gmunden Advent Market
- What to Expect
- Traditional blacksmithing and alpaca walks
- Description
- The Gmundner Adventmarkt offers culinary delights, fine punch variations, and regional handicrafts. Alpaca walks and traditional blacksmithing invite you to stroll.
- Where
- Gmunden | More Info : Gmunden Advent Market
Steyr Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Advent Blowing
- What to Expect
- Unique advent bugle playing by ensembles from the region.
- Description
- During the Steyr Advent Bugle Players, ensembles from the region gather to herald Christmas with advent melodies. The event takes place every Wednesday to Sunday at 17:00 from the town hall balcony.
- Where
- Steyr | More Info : Advent Blowing
Steyr Other Holiday Activities
Christkindl Post Office
- What to Expect
- The Postamt Christkindl is unique in that it allows letters to be directed to the post office by using the "Über Postamt Christkindl" sticker.
- Description
- The Postamt Christkindl accepts all ECO mailings to both domestic and international destinations, as well as courtesy stampings. Letters can be directed to the Postamt Christkindl by affixing the "Über Postamt Christkindl" sticker to already franked holiday mail and depositing it at any post office. Thousands of children's letters and wishes from around the world are answered at the special post office.
- Where
- Christkindl | More Info : Christkindl Post Office
Austrian Christmas Museum
- What to Expect
- Ride on the Christkindl train through the staircase and visit the angel workshop.
- Description
- The 1st Austrian Christmas Museum in Steyr features an extraordinary collection of 14,000 pieces of antique Christmas tree decorations from Elfriede Kreuzberger's collection. The exhibition also includes 200 dolls and dollhouses. A special attraction is the Christkindl train ride, which goes through the staircase and shows the angel workshop in the attic.
- Where
- Christkindl | More Info : Austrian Christmas Museum
Fairy Tale Advent on Hirschalm
- What to Expect
- Visit to the reindeer and deer feeding
- Description
- The Märchenadvent on the Hirschalm offers a unique Christmas atmosphere with various activities such as the search for Christmas spirit, dwarf Christmas, visit to the reindeer, and deer feeding.
- Where
- Hirschalm | More Info : Fairy Tale Advent on Hirschalm