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Christkindl pilgrimage place 1a 1b

Nativity scenes in Steyr

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Guided town tours

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Events

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Christkindl Christmas Post Office Vintage post bus tours Christkindl Pilgrimage Church Mechanical nativity scene in Christkindl Pöttmesser nativity scene in Christkindl

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Steyr nativity scene in the Innerberger Stadl Lamberg nativity figurines in the Steyr Stadtmuseum Bethlehem nativity scene in the Steyr Stadtmuseum

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Carriage nativity scene / nativity scene exhibition at the parish house “Nativity scenes past and present” in the St. Michael's parsonage Nativity tree in the Town square Wooden board nativity scene in the town hall courtyard Jäger nativity scene in the Teufelsbach grotto

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and guided Kripperl-Roas, (guided tour of various nativity scenes) 13

Night watchmen town tours

Christmas markets and exhibitions

Incl. ride on the Museum train

Night watchmen Night watchmen Dine-around Night watchmen restaurants

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and nativity scene pass of the Christkindl region

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Arts and Crafts in the Lamberg Castle Steyr Christmas market on the Promenade ”Old Town Steyr“ Christmas market in the Town square

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Steyrer Christkindl & Advent trumpet concert in the Town square Other events Steyr Christmas carols full of the season's spirit

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Gleinker Martini market Garstner Advent Steinbacher Advent Sierninger Advent

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Steyrtal Museum railway

incl. Steinbacher Advent

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Winter activities

Winter hiking tours, skating, curling, indoor swimming pool/sauna

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Ennstal Visitors' Centre, snowshoe hikes See the deer in the Bodinggraben

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Advent in the region

Kalkalpen national park Package offer

“Advent in the Christkindl Town” Wheelchair accessible Subject to change/ last updated June 2009

All prices include the legally required VAT Steyr Tourist Board

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1st Austrian Christmas

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Museum

Antique Christmas tree decorations 1830-1945 from the collection of Elfriede Kreuzberger made of glass, porcelain, metal, cardboard or paper these decorations awaken the Christmas spirit in young and old alike. Unbelievable 14,000 Christmas decorations, 200 parlour dolls and doll houses have been lovingly and decoratively arranged by Mrs. Kreuzberger herself. The world’s largest private collection. (Total number of objects on display in 2005: 18,200 dating from 1830-2000) Collector Elfriede Kreuzberger

Experience the Christkindl train Our small train will take you on a journey up the staircase. Small nooks on the ground floor depict ”An old time Austrian Christmas”, others on the first floor show ”Christmas from around the world”. The highlight of this tour is the angel workshop in the attic.

Capacity

2 trains with 5 persons each per trip | Travel time approx. 8 min.

Fairy tale hour every Wednesday at 2.30 pm The Steyr Christkindl will stop by on Advent weekends Saturdays and Sundays at 1.30 pm

Opening hours / Guided tours 20 Nov 2009 - 6 Jan 2010 | daily 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Exeptions: 24 Dec and 31 Dec 10.00 am - 4.00 pm | 1 Jan 12.00 am - 5.00 pm All year around museum with guide - without train € 11.- per group (max. 30 persons) + admission Foreign language surcharge € 10.Booking at the tourist board office is necessary

Admission Adults Groups (> 15 Pers.) Children 3-15 J.

20 Nov - 6 Jan All year round

Museum 3.2.1.50

Train 5.50 4.50 3.-

Combined ticket 7.50 6.50 4.50

1st Austrian Christmas Museum A-4400 Steyr, Michaelerplatz 2, Tel. +43 (0) 7252/80659 Fax -14 Steyr Tourist Board Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0

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Christkindl Christmas post office Already for the 60th time the A4411 Christkindl Post Office opens its doors. In the beginning (1950), this popular postmark was stamped on about 42,000 letters and cards. Interest increased and today 16 employees are needed to hand stamp the letters and cards arriving from all over the world. Last season already 2 million letters and cards were dispatched from the Christkindl Post Office at the Hotel & Restaurant Christkindlwirt.

Choose your ideal Christmas present among the opening day stamped and decorative envelopes, special congratulatory cards and presents, maximum cards, balloon letters and Christkindl Church building stones that are offered for sale at the post office. Postmarks used 20 Nov - 26 Dec 2009 27 Dec - 06 Jan 2010 20 Nov - 06 Jan 2010 Christmas postmark 2008

Christmas postmark Epiphany postmark Machine-stamped postmark Epiphany postmark 2008/09

Machine-stamped postmark 2004/09

Opening hours 20 Nov - 6 Jan 2010 | daily 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

Exceptions 20 Nov 2009 24 Dec 2009 31 Dec 2009 06 Jan 2010

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10.30 am - 5.00 pm 9.00 am - Noon 9.00 am - Noon 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

27 Nov 2009 | 10.00 am - 10.00 pm Magical evening in Christkindl 5.00 pm - 10.00 pm chachet stamp

As of 4 November 2009 you can order stamps and stickers directly from the Christkindl post office. We would be glad to send you an order form for our Christkindl products or to inform you by telephone.

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St. Nicholas balloon flight Sun, 29 Nov 2009, 11.00 am Launching of St. Nicholas balloon with special post conveyance

Send your post via the Christkindl Christmas post office! Domestic For the hand-stamped postmark: Paste a postmark and the golden “Via Christkindl“ sticker on each letter (available for € 0.55 at every post office in Austria). For the machine-stamped postmark: Put your stamped Christmas post into a prepaid envelope and send it to the Christkindl post office 4411.

From outside Austria Put your unstamped Christmas post into a prepaid envelope addressed to the Christkindl post office A-4411. Please enclose one international reply coupon per letter/card. (available at every post office).

Munich receiving office: at the Christmas market in the town hall 28 Nov - 6 Dec 2009 | Mon-Fri Noon - 6.00 pm | Sat/Sun, holidays 10.00 am - 7.00 pm You can leave your Christmas post here and receive information about the Christmas town Steyr.

Children’s letters to the Christ child Letters sent by children from all over the world to the Christ child are forwarded to the Christkindl Christmas post office where they are answered by standardised letters. In order to make it easier for the Christ child to answer their letters, children in Austria are requested to enclose a self-addressed, stamped envelope and children writing from outside Austria a self-addressed, unstamped envelope and an international reply coupon with their letters.

Christkindl post office, Martina Prinz A-4411 Christkindl, Tel. +43 (0) 577677/4411 Fax +43 (0) 57767/84411, www.christkindl.at

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A specialty of the town of Steyr are the Old-timer Steyr 380q (mid 1950s model) and Steyr 480a post buses, which again this year will bring guests from Steyr to Christkindl, Garsten and Gleink. The travelling time in each case is 15 minutes. The chauffeurs, wearing traditional uniforms, will cancel your tickets with ticket punchers that are highly sought after collectors’ items. Both on arrival and departure the famous three tone bugle will sound. At the bus stop Town square/Marienkirche there is a letter box. Letters posted here will be forwarded via the Christkindl post office.

Steyr - Christkindl - Steyr 20 Nov - 31 Dec 2009, daily departure from Steyr/Town square Marienkirche 10.20 11.00 11.40 12.20 13.20 14.00 14.40 15.20 16.00 16.40

departure from the Christkindl parsonage 10.40 11.20 12.00 12.40 13.40 14.20 15.00 15.40 16.20 17.20

On the 24th and 31st of December 2009 only until noon.

Magical evening on Friday, 27. Nov additionally: departure from Steyr/Town square Marienkirche 16.40 17.20 18.00 19.00 19.40 20.20 21.00 21.40

departure from the Christkindl parsonage 17.00 17.40 18.20 19.20 20.00 20.40 21.20 22.10

Steyr - Garstner Advent - Steyr (see page 27) 28/29 Nov, and 5/6/8 Dec 2009 departure from Steyr/Town square Marienkirche 10.20 11.00 11.40 12.20 13.20 14.00 14.40 15.20 16.00 16.40

departure from Garsten/Am Platzl 10.40 11.20

12.00 12.40 13.40 14.20 15.00 15.40 16.20 17.20

Steyr - Gleinker Martini market - Steyr (see page 26) 14/15 Nov 2009 departure from Steyr/Town square Marienkirche 10.20 11.00 11.40 12.20 13.20 14.00 14.40 15.20 16.00 16.40 17.20

departure from the Gleink convent 10.40 11.20

12.00 12.40 13.40 14.20 15.00 15.40 16.20 17.00 18.00

Prices

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2.50 1.50

4.2.-

Adults Children up to 15 yrs

combined ticket Christkindl and Garsten 6.3.-

Old-timer bus to hire Available all year round, except on Advent weekends. Capacity: 25 or 33 seats

Post bus office, Erwin Pferzinger, A-4400 Steyr, Hubergutstraße 1 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53388-10 Fax -20 [email protected]

Christkindl pilgrimage church In 1695 the seriously ill tower watchman and bandmaster Ferdinand Sertl placed a small wax figure of the Christ child into the hollow of a fir tree. Several times a week he returned to the place to pray. After he was cured of epilepsy, the place attracted so many pilgrims that it became necessary to build a church. It was given the name ”To the Christ child below the heavens”. The construction of the church was begun by Giovanni Battista Carlone in 1702. It was finished by Jakob Prandtauer between 1708 and 1725. The miracle-working figure is only a 10 cm tall standing wax figure of the Christ child holding a cross and a crown of thorns in its hands and is now housed in a little reliquary on the high altar above the globe-shaped tabernacle.

Masses and concerts Sundays/holidays Fridays 28 Nov 2009 24 Dec 2009 25 Dec 2009 26 Dec 2009 31 Dec 2009 01 Jan 2010 06 Jan 2010

08.00 am 06.30 pm 05.00 pm 03.00 pm 09.30 am 09.30 am 04.00 pm 09.30 am 08.00 am

and 09.30 am Rosary 07.00 pm Advent wreath blessing Children's Mass 12.00 pm High Mass Mass End-of-year thanksgiving service Mass Mass 09.30 am

01 Dec 2009, Tue 11 Dec 2009, Fri 15 Dec 2009, Tue 19 Dec 2009, Sat 22 Dec 2009, Tue 30 Dec 2009, Wed

03.00 pm 02.30 pm 03.00 pm 05.30 pm 03.00 pm 03.00 pm

Advent music (VD) Advent music (VD) Advent music (VD) Christmas concert of the Christkindl music society (VD) Advent music (VD) Christmas songs, country gospels, spirituals with Smokey Two

Evening Mass Midnight Mass

Carol singers' Mass

& Friends (followed by a winter walk by torchlight and a Country-Music-Evening, Admission € 18.00 / Advance booking with seat reservation € 15.00)

01 Jan 2010, Fri

04.00 pm Concert of the Christkindl youth choir (VD) VD= voluntary donations are welcome

Church tours For groups of 15 persons or more, all year round, booking is necessary For individual persons 20 Nov 2009 - 6 Jan 2010 | daily 9.00 am - 5.00 pm Duration 10-15 minutes, donations are welcome. Pre-booked groups have preference. Exceptions Sundays / holidays | tours are possible only as of 10.30 am 27 Nov 2009 | 9.00 am - 9.00 pm 24 Dec 2009 | 9.00 am - 3.00 pm 25 Dec 2009 | 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm 31 Dec 2009 | 9.00 am - 3.00 pm 01 Jan 2010 | 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Please plan at least 1 hour for your visit to Christkindl (church/nativity scenes/post office).

Magical evening in Christkindl Friday, 27 Nov 2009 | 5.00 pm - 10.00 pm Performers: Cantemus Christkindl Choir, Christkindl Youth Choir, Christkindl vocal quartet, Brass ensemble of the Christkindl Musical Society, tellers of fairy tales

Christkindl parish office, A-4400 Steyr, Christkindlweg 69 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/54622 Fax -4 [email protected], www.pfarre-christkindl.at

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Mechanical nativity scene in the Christkindl parsonage Almost 300 figures carved from linden wood move through a biblical landscape rich in historical detail by means of a unique mechanism using bicycle chains, shafts and gear wheels.

built by Karl Klauda (1855 - 1939) Opening hours and admission see Pöttmesser nativity scene

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Pöttmesser nativity scene in the Christkindl parsonage one of the world’s largest nativity scenes This oriental landscape nativity scene with a floor space of 58 m2 provides sufficient room to accommodate the 778 up to 30 cm high, superbly carved and dressed figures of the South Tyrolese Ferdinand Pöttmesser (1895 - 1977). The landscape mountain was added with loving care at a later date by Josef Seidl, a Steyr citizen.

Opening hours 27 Nov - 6 Jan 2010 | weekdays 10 am - 5 pm / Sat Sun, holidays 9 am - 5 pm

Exceptions 27 Nov 2009 | 10 am - 10 pm | Magical evening in Christkindl 25 Dec 2009 | 1 pm - 5 pm 31 Dec 2009 | 10 am - 4 pm

24 Dec 2009 | 10 am - 3 pm 01 Jan 2010 | 1 pm - 5 pm

Combined admission (Mechanical nativity scene and Pöttmesser nativity scene) Adults Groups of 15 or more

3.Children from 6 to15 yrs 2.50 all year round, booking is necessary

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For groups of 15 persons or more booking during the advent season only at the Christkindl Parish office, Christkindlweg 69, 4400 Steyr, Tel.: 07252/54622, Fax: -4, [email protected] during the time of: Mo and Wed 9.00 am – 11.00 am, Tue, Thu, Fri 9 am – 11 am and 2 pm – 5 pm. Pre-booked groups have preference.

Krippenverein Christkindl, Ferdinand JAKOB Tel. +43 (0) 676/5963481 or +43 (0) 7252/50935 Pre-booked groups have preference.

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Steyr nativity scene in the Innerberger Stadl

The Steyr nativity scene is one of the last stick puppet theatres still performing in the German language area. Since about 1850 two touring nativity scenes with numerous figures have travelled through the Steyr area performing theatre plays at inns. These two nativity scenes are thought to have merged later into the Steyr nativity scene. On the lower stage, which shows the Bethlehem stable, religious scenes are performed. On the central stage the stalls of craftsmen and traders are set up. The upper stage depicts the Christmas town Steyr in the Biedermeier period and is the setting for worldly happenings. Duration approx. 1 hour / in Steyr dialect Main programme:

Nachtwächter - Bergknappen - Lichtlanzünder - Handwerker - Bäckernazl - Kohlbauernbua

22.11.

14.00 | 15.15

+ Wildbretschützen - Almabtrieb - Schiffszug - Lotterie - Ägyptischer Josef

28.11. 29.11.

14.00 | 15.15 14.00 | 15.15 | 16.30

+ Wildbretschützen - Schiffszug - Kindstaufe - Ägyptischer Josef

05.12. 06.12. 08.12.

14.00 | 15.15 | 16.30 14.00 | 15.15 | 16.30 14.00 | 15.15 | 16.30

+ Steyrtalbahn - Krampus und Nikolaus - Kindstaufe - König David

10.12.

16.30

+ Steyrtalbahn - Schlittage - Lotterie - König David

12.12. 13.12.

14.00 | 15.15 | 16.30 14.00 | 15.15 | 16.30

+ Wildbretschützen - Schlittage - Lotterie - König David

17.12. 19.12. 20.12. 26.12. 27.12.

16.30 14.00 14.00 14.00 14.00

+ Steyrtalbahn - Schlittage - Weihnachtsprogramm

02.01. 03.01.

14.00 | 15.15 | 16.30 14.00 | 15.15 | 16.30

+ Wildbretschützen - Wällisch Hans - Rauchfangkehrer Einzug der hl drei Könige

06.01.

14.00 | 15.15 | 16.30

+ Rauchfangkehrer - Einzug der hl. drei Könige - Alt Steyrer Fronleichnamsprozession - Sternsinger

10.01.

15.15

+ Rauchfangkehrer - Einzug der hl. drei Könige - Alt Steyrer Fronleichnamsprozession - Flucht nach Ägypten

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15.15 15.15 15.15 15.15

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16.30 16.30 16.30 16.30

Admission Adults Children (3 - 15 yrs)

Special performance 4.50 2.50

for adults: for children:

365.220.-

Special performances for groups: 112 seats, to book contact Brigitte Nezbeda +43 (0) 7252/54655 or +43 (0) 650/5410235

Nativity scene-telephone: +43 (0) 676/6605447 The line is only in operation one hour before the start of the performance!

Advance booking: Steyr Tourist Board, A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0 Fax -15, [email protected] www.steyr.info

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Lamberg nativity figures in the Steyr Town Museum The puppets from Count Lamberg’s collection were created between the baroque and Biedermeier periods. More than 200 of these figures have been set out on a large mountain. Adorned with gold and silver embroideries, the luxurious clothing of some of these figures recalls the handi-craft of convents. Most of these figures are thought to have once belonged to the churches’ grand nativity scenes.

Opening hours see Bethlehem nativity scene

3b Bethlehem nativity scene in the Steyr Town Museum

Steyr was given this nativity scene in 2001 upon the conclusion of its town partnership with Bethlehem. It is one of the largest representations ever carved from olive wood in Bethlehem. The stable alone weighs approx. 170 kg, the figures between 5-10 kg.

A replica of the star of Bethlehem, the original of which is found in the birth church of Bethlehem, was also a present from our partner town. The star symbolically recalls the birth of Jesus Christ.

Opening hours 27 Nov 2009 - 6 Jan 2010 | daily 10.00 am - 5.00 pm

Exceptions 24 and 31 Dec | 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Opening hours during the year Nov - Mar | Wed - Sun, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm Apr - Oct | Tue - Sun, 10.00 am - 4.00 pm

Foundation coin - Town partnership

Art exhibition by the Christmas Cities in the Stadtmuseum

Steyr Town Museum A-4400 Steyr, Grünmarkt 26, Tel. and Fax +43 (0) 7252/575-348 [email protected], www.steyr.at

Nativity scene exhibition

by the Steyr “Krippenfreunde” at the parish church

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Two highlights will be presented: The renovated and well-known former carriage nativity scene - a large nativity scene - which for five years travelled by train throughout the German-speaking region for the benefit of the charity organization “Licht ins Dunkel“ as well as, for the first time, a reproduction of the well-known “Steyrer Kripperl“ stick puppet theatre that comprises three levels: Jesus' birth with religious scenes, craft and trade in the Steyr around 1850 and the Christkindl Town during the Biedermeier period.

Opening hours (Admission: see Nativity scenes past and present) On all four Advent weekends (Saturday and Sunday) as well as on 8 Dec from 10.00 am - 5.00 pm Guided tours, advance booking required, also available outside of opening hours. Mobile: +43(0)699/10996794 (Karl Hennerbichler) or E-Mail: [email protected]

Nativity scenes past and present

in the St. Michael parsonage

Nativity scene exhibitions since 1923. About 400 nativity scenes from the 4th century offer a comprehensive survey of nativity scene tradition in the Steyr region. The exhibits come from a private collection and are complemented by various loans. The aim is to show the diversity of representations and of the materials used. Domestic nail maker or box nativity scenes hold a place of honour. Christmas nativity scenes from 54 countries, family altars, Easter scenes, weather crosses etc. complete the exhibition.

Opening hours 27 Nov 2009 - 6 Jan 2010 | daily, 10.00 am - Noon and 2.00 - 5.00 pm Closed on 25 Dec 2009 and 1 Jan 2010 With reservations guided tours are possible at any time. Admission per nativity scene exhibition Adults Groups (>15 Pers.) Children over 10 yrs

2.1.50 1.-

Children under 10 yrs free Disabled persons free

Christmas tree exhibition in St. Michael's church

Steyr parish house, Brucknerplatz 4 Tel. and Fax +43 (0) 7252/52059

St. Michael parsonage, Michaelerplatz 1 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/72014 Fax -11

[email protected] www.dioezese-linz.at/pfarren/stadtpfarre-steyr

[email protected] www.pfarre-sankt-michael.at

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Nativity tree

in the Town square

Nativity scene trees and wooden board nativity scenes have a long tradition dating back to the early baroque period and were primarily found near monasteries, such as the Jesuit Monastery in Steyr and Benedictine Monastery in Garsten. Every year, a nativity scene tree that presents the story of Christmas in a very special way, is put up in the Steyr Stadtplatz square. The Steyr nativity scene tree was created by the nativity scene maker Josef Seidl with the assistance of the nativity scene friends from Vorarlberg (1993/94).

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Wooden board nativity scene in the town hall courtyard This wooden board nativity scene featuring three life-size groups of figures was specially designed and created by the nativity scene maker Josef Seidl in 2002 for the walls of the town hall courtyard.

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Jäger nativity scene in the Teufelsbach grotto Near the Steyr Museumsbahnhof station, right beside the waterfall, life size nativity scene figurines have been set up. They were created by Siegfried Jäger and are cared for and maintained by the local night shelter. Hot punch booth (free of charge and alcohol-free) and creativity stall in the afternoon of Advent weekends and on 24 December 2009.

Nativity scene pass and Christkindl region Discover old nativity scene traditions around Steyr with the new combination ticket: 1a 1b Mechanical nativity scene and Pöttmesser nativity scene at the Christkindl pilgrimage place

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Lamberg nativity scene figurines and 3a 3b Bethlehem nativity scene at the Stadtmuseum

5 “Nativity scenes past and present“ at the St. Michael parsonage

“Tradition of nail maker nativity scenes“ at the Garsten Advent

Carriage nativity scene at the parish church

“Nativity scenes from around the world“ at the Steinbach Advent

The nativity scene pass for the Christkindl region is available at a price of € 6.(special price for groups € 5.-) at the various nativity scene locations and at the Steyr Tourist Board. Choose 3 out of 6 nativity scene locations and only pay for 2!

Stadtführungen und geführte

Kripperl-Roas

For individual persons On the trail of Josef Werndl (German) | Sun, 28 Feb. and 2 May 2010 ”Kripperl-Roas” through Steyr (German) Meeting place in front of the town hall / 2.00 pm Duration approx. 3 hrs Saturday, 28 Nov | 5 Dec | 12 Dec | 19 Dec 2009

Price

Adults

9.-

Children under 15 yrs free

Advance booking requested for groups of 5 persons or more.

For groups Winter tour through the old town (walking tour) Walk around the Stadplatz square and sightseeing tour of the town Trip through the Steyr realm of legends (walking tour) Steyr quiz for students (walking tour) Duration Price Languages

(with the group´s own bus)

approx. 1.5 - 2 hrs 75.- for groups of max. 40 persons (in german language) English, Italian, French, Spanish, Hungarian, Czech, Russian +

10.-

Combined tours of the old town incl. Lamberg castle library incl. parish church spire incl. Arbeitswelt Museum (except 20 Dec 2009 - 2 March 2010) incl. Christmas museum (see p. 3) incl. Christkindl pilgrimage church (see p. 7)

Duration

85.109.85.- + admission museum 85.- + admission museum 85.- group´s own bus tour

approx. 2.5 - 3 hrs

”Kripperl-Roas” through Steyr (German) 6 Nativity tree in the Town square Lamberg nativity figures 7 Wooden board nativity scene Bethlehem nativity scene Carriage nativity scene in the nativity W 1st Austrian Christmas Museum scene exhibition at the parish house 5 “Nativity scenes past and present” in the St. Michael parsonage Price 9.- p.P. Duration approx. 3 hrs Bookable daily, 28 Nov 09 - 6 Jan 10 3a

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Tourismusverband Steyr (Steyr Tourist Board), A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0 Fax -15, [email protected] www.steyr.info

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Nachtwächter Night watchmen

Town tours

A night watchman wearing traditional clothing and carrying a halberd and lantern will accompany you through the medieval Romantic Town of Steyr recounting various tales and legends. After climbing up to the parish church spire you will enjoy a breathtaking view over the town's rooftops. On request: Steyr lanterns to take home.

For individual persons (German ) Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, April - September 8.00 pm | Oct. - Mar. 6.00 pm (German) Night watchman tour incl. spire Meeting place: in front of the Town Hall Please note: no tours on 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 31 Dec 2009 and 1 Jan 2010

Prices 8.- adults | children under 15 yrs free 2.90 per Steyr lantern to take home Booking is necessary and must be made before 12.00 am at the Steyr Tourist Board.

For groups Any time, booking is necessary. max. 30 persons per nightwatchman/woman max. 14 night watchmen/women (7 ladies & 7 gentlemen) per tour

Languages: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish Duration approx. 1,5 - 2 hrs Meeting place in front of the Rathaus

Prices 75.109.10.2.90

incl. 20% VAT without spire with spire foreign language surcharge per Steyr lantern to take home

without Steyr Kripperl, Michaelerkeller, Dunklhof

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Night watchmen

Dine-around

From the top of the spire down to the lowest cellar Sparkling wine reception at the night watchmen restaurant Two night watchmen in traditional clothing carrying a halberd and lantern await the guests at the parish church spire singing the famous Austrian night watchman song “Hark ye dear ladies and gentlemen and hear me tell...”. They accompany the group on the night watchman Dinearound through the eventful past of the medieval Romantic Town of Steyr. 1

Climb to the top of the parish church spire | e.g. 6.00 pm with breathtaking view of the old town, 228 steps

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Appetizers at the Steyr Kripperl | e.g. 6.45 pm Presentation of medieval craftsmen’s scenes by the oldest still performing stick puppet theatre (since 1850), 455 puppets, Steyr dialect, duration approx. 10 min.

”Steyrdorf soup” by candlelight | e.g. 7.45 pm 3

at the Michaelerkeller 2-storey vaulted cellar dating back to the 15th/16th century, barrel vaulted halls, cobble stones, former wine cellar of the St. Michael’s church, presentation of the oldest existing film material about Steyr, Steyr-lanterns to take home, medieval music

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or at the Dunklhof 60 white lanterns will illuminate the courtyard and the 16th century arcade walk, romantic 15th century townsman’s home, in case of bad weather: Michaelerkeller only

Main course and dessert at a night watchmen restaurant | e.g. 8.30 pm after the night watchmen have taken their leave

Duration approx. 3.5 hrs | ending time e.g. 9.30 pm Comfortable clothing and shoes recommended Please book your favored date early enough during the Advent season!

Tourismusverband Steyr (Steyr Tourist Board), A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0 Fax -15, [email protected] www.steyr.info

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Nachtwächter

Dine-around

For individual persons Advance booking required, at least one week before the respective tour date! The night watchmen restaurant and menu will be announced one week before the tour date. Every third Friday of the month, if sufficient bookings are received:

2009

15 may | 19 June | 17 july | 21 Aug | 18 Sept 16 Oct 20 Nov | 27 Nov | 04 Dec | 11 Dec | 18 Dec | 26 Dec Thu., 31 Dec special: New Year's Eve with the Steyr night watchmen Wed., 06 Jan | 15 Jan special: Ash Wednesday 17 Feb 19 Feb | 19 March 16 April

2010

7.00 pm 6.00 pm 4.30 pm 5.45 pm 4.30 pm 5.00 pm 6.30 pm

* further dates upon request

Price

55.- per person, incl. 10% VAT and all admissions, lantern to take home, 1-2 night watchmen/women, 1-2 medieval musicians, sparkling wine, 4-course Dine-around dinner Children under 3 years free | children 3-12 years 50% off. Payment must be made in advance to the tourist board. Gift vouchers available at selected Steyr tobacconists and the Tourist Board.

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For groups max. 2 groups of 30 persons each at the same time Any time, advance booking required | booking: see form on page 17

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Night watchmen guides Foreign language surcharge Use of parish church spire Short stick puppet theatre performance Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof rental Organisation spire + Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof Medieval musicians Steyr lanterns to take home Vintage post bus transfer one way/return

327.-

incl. 20% VAT per group (max. 30 persons)

85.10.24.72.100.36.54.2.90 150.-

per night watchman per night watchman

Services night watchmen restaurant from

per musician per lantern / person Christkindlwirt, Eckhard, Mayr

25.- incl. 10% VAT per person

Sparking wine reception Appetizers and mineral water at the “Kripperl” + service Soup at the Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof + service Main course and dessert at the restaurant menu suggestions see pages 34 + 35

Special Night watchmen Dine-around

100 to 300 pers.

During the sparkling wine reception the guests will be dealt surprise cards assigning them to their night watchman for the evening. The night watchmen will then accompany their guests to special surprise destinations, e.g. the parish church spire, Michaelerkeller, Dunklhof, Steyr Nativity Scene, Segway yard, Castle library… After approx.1.5 hrs all groups will meet again for dinner at the restaurant.

Tourismusverband Steyr (Steyr Tourist Board), A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0 Fax -15, [email protected] www.steyr.info

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Dine-around für Gruppen

Fax to: Steyr Tourist Board +43 (0) 7252/53229-15 Name: Firm/Organisation: Address: Tel./Fax: Email:

Fixed booking for Night watchmen Dine-around for groups Please book the culinary part of the Night watchmen Dine-around directly at one of the mentioned nightwatchmen restaurants: Restaurant Christkindlwirt Landhotel Eckhard 3 wirt’shaus knapp am eCK 4 Gasthof Mader 5 Gasthof Mayr

Romantikhotel Minichmayr Orangerie im Schlosspark 8 Restaurant Rahofer 9 Schlossrestaurant Lamberg 10 Schwechaterhof

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Number of persons (max. 30 persons per group): ______________________________ Language German Meeting place restaurant

English

Italian

French Spanish Duration approx. 3.5 hrs, incl. a leisurely close to the evening

Services/payment Tourist Board incl. 20% VAT ____ night watchman/men Foreign language surcharge Use of parish church spire Short stick puppet theatre performance rent Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof Organisation for spire + Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof Medieval musician(s) _____ Steyr lanterns to take home Vintage post bus transfer one way/return

85.10.24.72.100.36.54.2.90 150.-

per night watchman per night watchman

per musician per lantern / person Christkindlwirt, Eckhard, Mayr

Services/payment to the night watchmen restaurant Please book the culinary part of the Night watchmen Dine-around directly at one of the restaurants listed above. For menu changes (suggestions see pp. 34+35) please contact the respective partner restaurant.

Date: ________________________

Signature: ___________________

Tourismusverband Steyr (Steyr Tourist Board), A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0 Fax -15, [email protected] www.steyr.info

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Entitles you to admission to three of the six participating nativity scene stations of your choice. Available at the six participating nativity scene stations and the Steyr Tourist Board € 6.-

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Art and handicraft in the

Lamberg castle

For the 21st time this year, the Christmas exhibition in the Lamberg Castle in Steyr will enchant visitors with its exclusive and peaceful atmosphere amidst beautiful arts and crafts products. At this most beautiful time of year, its magical flair will awaken the true Christmas spirit and be remembered for a long time to come.

The goods offered for sale at this exclusive Christmas exhibition range from artistic Christmas decorations, wrought iron art, choice leatherware, elaborately painted ceramics and porcelain to extravagant hats, designer jewellery, box and carton nativity scenes. However, it is not only because of this wide variety of handicraft works that the Christmas exhibition in the Lamberg castle stands out among the other Advent markets. The lovely decorated booths of the approx. 30 artists also ensure that the exhibition in the castle gallery will be an unique experience. Most of the artists have received sound training e.g. at Secondary Technical Schools, technical colleges or art colleges.

Opening hours 21 Nov - 20 Dec 2009 Sat, Sun and 8 Dec | 10.00 am - 6.00 pm

Admission Adults Season ticket for 5 weeks Children under 15 yrs Groups (>15 Pers.)

2.4.free 1,50

Part of the admission is donated to the charity organization “Kindersoforthilfe Steyr“. Recommended minimum length of stay: 1 hr

Brigitte Gaumberger, A-4432 Ernsthofen, Neubauring 23 Tel. +43 (0) 7435/8647, [email protected] www.weihnachtsausstellung.at

Steyr

Christmas market

Steyr Promenade Alley Alongside old trees, idyllically illuminated, 40 exhibitors display their Christmas gift selections in festively decorated booths while several refreshment stands provide the visitors with culinary delicacies.

We have a big heart for children Nostalgic Ferries wheel, children's railway, children's merry-go-round and pony riding make the fair attractive for children as well. Between the booths beautiful fairy-tale figures await to be discovered.

Old handicrafts In two handicraft booths, roof shingle carvers and wood nail makers can be observed at work; students of the Steyr technical school prove their skills as blacksmiths in a demonstration forge.

On the stage - in the middle of the market area - there is always something going on Tellers of fairy tales, bugle players, Jew's harp players and choirs will make your visit to the Christkindl fair an unforgettable experience.

When will the Steyr Christkindl come? every Saturday + 8 Dec 2009 at 5 pm and every Sunday 3 pm (fairy tale hour) + 5 pm

Opening hours 20 Nov - 20 Dec 2009 Fri | 2.00 pm - 7.00 pm Sat, Sun | 10.00 am - 7.00 pm Tue 8 Dec 2009 | 10.00 am - 7.00 pm The booths serving food and drink are open until 9 pm

5th Christkindl run Sat, 21 Nov 2009 | 5.00 pm Impressive running event around the Christmas market and through the illuminated castle grounds that will enthral participants and spectators alike. Start and finish: Altes Theater Information: Fritz Steinparz, Tel.: +43 (0) 650/51 67 212, www.lac-amateure.at

Ausstellungsgemeinschaft Steyr c/o WKO Steyr, A-4400 Steyr, Stelzhamerstraße 12 Tel. +43 (0) 5 90909-5752 Fax -5759, [email protected]

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The idyllic and fine Steyr “Old city” Christmas market in the historic Town square underlines the unique atmosphere of the Christmas town of Steyr during the Christmas season. A “singing nativity scene“, Advent trumpet concerts, Perchten parade, blacksmiths’ Christmas and many more events enhance the Christmas atmosphere.

Opening hour Sat, 28 Nov. - Wed, 23 Dec 2009 | daily from 11 am to 6 pm Detailed programme available as of the beginning of Nov.

Big Perchten spectacle in the Town square Sat, 28 Nov 2009 from 7.30 pm

Blacksmiths' Christmas in the town centre Sat, 5 - Sun, 6 Dec 2009

When will the Steyr Christkindl come? every Saturday and Tue, 8 Dec 3 pm (fairy tale hour) + 4 pm and every Sunday 4 pm

Advent at the Dominikanerhof Sat, 5 and Sun, 6 Dec 2009

Stadtmarketing Steyr, A-4402 Steyr, Zwischenbrücken 1 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/42582 Fax +43 (0) 7252/42722 [email protected], www.stadtmarketing-steyr.at

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Christkindl & Advent brass concert

Steyr Christkindl On weekdays during the Advent season the Christkindl welcomes Steyr's guests, recites the Christkindl prologue and entertains the children with fairy tales. The design, style and silver metal thread embroidery of the Christkindl's lavish costume is modelled on the baroque Lambert nativity scene figurine of the Annunciation angel. The master seamstress Waltraud Musenbichler made the costume from 196.5 metres of material and laces adorning it with an additional 540 coloured crystal Swarovski stones.

Dates for Steyr Christkindl Sat, 28 Nov - Wed, 23 Dec 2009 Saturday + Tue, 8 Dec 2009 1.30 pm Christmas Museum 3.00 pm Town square (fairy tale hour) 4.00 pm Town square 5.00 pm Promenade

Sunday 1.30 pm Christmas Museum 3.00 pm Promenade (fairy tale hour) 4.00 pm Town square 5.00 pm Promenade

Any time, advance booking required: Exclusive attendance of the Steyr Christkindl: € 60.- (for Steyr Charity)

Steyr Advent brass concert in the Town square at the nativity scene tree. Ensembles from the region playing Advent melodies will put you in the right mood for Christmas. Steyr Brass Quartet, St. Ulrich and Behamberg bugle players, St.Ulrich, Christkindl, Garsten, Gleink Musical Societies, brass players from LMS Grünburg and others. daily at 4.00 pm in the town square Sat, 28 Nov - Wed, 23 Dec 2009

Steyr Tourist Board, A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0, Fax -15, [email protected] www.steyr.info

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Veranstaltungen Christmas Charity Gala

"A heart for children in need" for the benefit of needy children in Steyr and the Steyr region

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 | 7.00 pm | Steyr Stadttheater

Christmas swimming Sat, 12 Dec 2009 | 5.30 pm | from the town hall The members of the two Steyr skin diving clubs and river rescue team will swim from the bridge “Vorlandbrücke” to “Zwischenbrücken” bridge holding torches and Christmas trees. Also a memorial to the year's victims of drowning. 5.00 pm - 5.30 pm Trumpet concert from town hall

Christmas carols Sun, 13 and 20 Dec 2009 | 4.30 pm | Steyr Marienkirche Advent carols by various choirs from Steyr and its environs Admission free Organization: Steyr Kulturamt, +43 (0)7252/575-343

Steyrdorfer Advent evening Sat, 19 Dec 2009 | 4.00 pm and 7.00 pm | Altes Theater Steyr „Unter´m Christbaum“ (“Under the Christmastree”) STEYRDORFER SAITENKLANG - Stub'nmusik Recitation: Gertraud Kotrba and Rita Jandl Advance purchase: 10.-/12.- | box office 12.-/14.Tel. +43 (0)7252/47979 oder +43 (0)664/4121355 Kornelia Schützenhofer: [email protected] and lively songs to celebrate Concert "Cheerful the New Year"

Wed, 30 Dec 2009 | 7.30 pm | Altes Theater Steyr With Kammersänger Heinz Holecek and Karl-Michael Ebner Tickets: 25.- / 20.- / 16.-

Steyr Tourist Board, A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0 Fax -15

Concert for the close of the year Thu, 31 Dec 2009 | 5.00 pm & 8.00 pm | Altes Theater Steyr Classical music at its best presented by the ensemble Concilium Musicum Wien; “Josef Haydn und die Wiener Klassik” Advance booking: Stadtservice Steyr, Tel. +43 (0)7252/575-800 and Kulturamt Steyr, Tel. +43 (0)7252/575-343, Unsold tickets: Box office.

Steyr

Christmas carols full of the season's spirit

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 | 3.00 pm | Stadtsaal Steyr

Advent concert with the Grenzland choir Arnoldstein and Gleinker Volksmusikanten Advance booking € 15.- / Box office € 18.Tickets Willi Schedlberger 0699/12470501, [email protected], www.gvm.at

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 | 6.00 pm | Michaelerkirche

„Immer wenn es Weihnacht wird“ Advent concert with the Florianer Sängerknaben boy's choir. Steyr-St. Ulrich Lions Club charity concert Advance booking & Box office € 30.- / € 25.- / € 20.- / € 10.Tickets: Tourist Board, Lions Club St. Ulrich, Columbus Reisen

Sat, 5 Dec 2009 | 7.00 pm | Michaelerkirche

„Jauchzet, frohlocket, auf, preiset die Tage“ Christmas music with instrumental and vocal ensembles from the Steyr Landesmusikschule Advance booking at Tourist Board / Box office € 15.- / Children € 8.-

Tue, 8 Dec 2009 | 7.00 pm | Michaelerkirche

„Bolshoi Don Cossacks“ Traditional songs and Christmas carols from Russia Advance booking at Tourist Board € 20.- / Box office € 25.-

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 | 7.00 pm | Michaelerkirche

„Vorm Kripplan“, charity concert for the benefit of the Bruderhauskirche Kärntner Sängerrunde Steyr, C(H)orgemeinschaft Villach, former brass band of the Upper Austrian “Militärmusik”, Musikverein Windischgarsten Contemplative texts presented by Ulrike Hager Advance booking at Tourist Board € 10.- / Box office € 11.-

Steyr Tourist Board, A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229-0, Fax -15, [email protected] www.steyr.info

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Advent der Re Gleinker Martini

market

Again this year we have succeeded in arranging an interesting mixture of highgrade art and handicraft. Visitors will once more be enchanted by the creativeness of our exhibitors and their beautiful handicrafts. Here you can find everything - from small gifts to top-quality presents. Whether glass, wood, textiles, jewellery, pictures, floral arrangements, monastic handicrafts, angels, nativity scenes or Christmas decorations (traditional or modern) of outstanding quality and originality - our Martini market offers all of this and much more! • Some exhibitors - such as the blacksmith in the inner courtyard of the monastery - will demonstrate their craft • The “Goldhaubengruppe “ provides hearty refreshments such as roasted goose, cabbage and dumplings. • Those with a sweet tooth can choose among a great variety of cooked desserts. • Our organic farmers offer numerous tasty tidbits. • The delicious smell emanating from the “living bakery” will already envelope you when you enter the large inner courtyard.

Accompanying events Sat, 14 Nov 2009 Sun, 15 Nov 2009

Gleink Brass Band 09.00 am Holy Mass in the Collegiate Church 10.00 am „Almtaler Dudelsackmusik“ 05.00 pm Children's lantern procession

Old-timer post bus tours Steyr/Town square - Gleinker Martini market - Steyr/Town square (see p.6)

Opening hours 14/15 Nov 2009 | 10.00 am - 6.00 pm

Admission Adults

2.50

Children free

Free shuttle bus from the huge parking place GFM / Ennserstraße to Gleink.

Silvia Steinmetz, A-3300 Amstetten, Invalidenstr. 14 Tel./Fax +43 (0) 7472/69204, [email protected] Organizer: Gleink parish

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Garstner Advent

in the “Platzl”

The 33rd Garsten Advent cordially invites its visitors to immerse themselves into the market's enchanting atmosphere in front of the newly renovated baroque monastery church. You will be delighted by its high-grade exhibitions combining tradition, art and handicraft! Upon request, we would be glad to personally accompany you through the Garsten Advent with its numerous very special attractions - Nativity scene exhibition in the baroque rooms of the former prelate building: In these historic surroundings you can enjoy a display of old and new nail maker nativity scenes, a large mechanical landscape nativity scene and the most beautiful nativity scenes from the Garsten Nativity Scene School - Art and handicrafts in the classrooms of the Garsten elementary school: Observe the artists at work and talk to them personally! For the first time, certified master craft businesses from the newly founded “Upper Austrian Meisterstrasse” will present themselves! - New this year: Group “kalkalpen craft“ in the Raiffeisenbank: ”kalkalpen craft“ stands for exclusive handicrafts from the Kalkalpen region, combining traditional techniques with modern design. - Alpine Choral Christmas on 12 December 2009 at 7.30 pm in the newly renovated Garsten monastery church. Participants: Some of the best choirs from Italy, Trentino, South Tyrol, Lichtenstein, Bavaria, Slovenia, Tyrol and Garsten's male choir. Tickets: at Raiffeisen bank branches

Other events: Hubertus mass in the monastery church, pastoral play in the Platzl square, brass ensembles playing Christmas music from the spire, St. Nicholas visit, Christmas chamber music in the elementary school, ongoing music events befitting of the season presented by regional music bands, vintage post bus round trips from Steyr

Opening hours 28 / 29 Nov and 5 / 6 / 8 Dec 2009 | 9.30 am - 6.00 pm

Admission for all exhibitions

3.-

Marktgemeinde Garsten A-4451 Garsten, Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53307 Fax -26 [email protected], www.garsten.at

children free

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Steinbacher Advent

Steinbacher Advent calendar Date Place

1 Dec - 6 Jan 2010 | daily, at 5.00 pm a window is opened Ortsplatz square Steinbach a.d. Steyr Admission free

A village square becomes an Advent calendar. 24 windows in 7 houses around the village fountain are artistically decorated.

Steinbacher Advent market Date Place

05 Dec from 1.00 pm 06 Dec from 10.00 am

08 Dec from 10.00 am 12 Dec from 1.00 pm 13 Dec from 10.00 am

Ortsplatz square in Steinbach a.d. Steyr

Admission free

The lovely smell of the Christmas season is in the air. Amidst the glow of many lights, local societies and businesses offer tasty savouries and handicraft works. Special Advent events will make a visit to the market a very special experience.

Advent carol recital / Advent concerts Time 3.00 pm

Place Parish church Steinbach a.d. Steyr

Advent carol recital 5 / 6 Dec 2009 and 12 / 13 Dec 2009 Admission

€ 4.- (Seat reservation charge) | Children free admission

Advent concerts 29 Nov “Concert by the LMS” | 8 Dec “Young Christmas“ 20 Dec “Christmas musical with children's choir“ Admission

free

Nativity scene exhibition ”Nativity scenes from all over the world” With 550 nativity scenes from 95 countries Date 1 Dec 2009 - 6 Jan 2010 | daily 1.00 pm - 6.00 pm Admission adults 3.- | children under 15 yrs free | groups (> 15 pers.)

Perchtenläufe

2.-

(The night when spirits walk and are scared off by costumed Perchten creatures)

Date 12 Dec 2009 from 5.00 pm | Perchtenraunacht: 5 Jan 2010 from 7.00 pm

Tourist Board National Park Steyrtal Region A-4594 Steinbach/Steyr, Pfarrhofstraße 1, Tel. +43 (0) 7257/841113 [email protected], www.nationalpark-region.at

Museumsbahn

Steyrtal The Steyrtal historical museum railway is Austria’s oldest narrow-gauge railway with a gauge of 760 mm. It has been on the tracks for more than 100 years and thanks to the loving care of the ÖGEG the train is still travelling the 17 km long route between Steyr and Grünburg. In the Advent season the historical museum railway travels along the Steyr river through romantic meadowland to the Steinbacher Advent and back to the Christmas town.

departure from Steyr

Steyr historical museum railway station

from Grünburg/Steinbach

05.12.09

11.30 | 13.30 | 15.30 | 18.00

09.40 | 11.40 | 13.40 | 15.40 | 18.10

06.12.09

09.40 | 11.30 | 12.40 | 14.30 | 15.40 | 18.30 | 19.40

08.00 | 09.50 | 11.00 | 12.50 | 14.00 | 16.40 | 18.00

08.12.09

09.30 | 11.30 | 13.30 | 15.30 | 18.00

07.30 | 09.40 | 11.40 | 13.40 | 15.40 | 18.10

12.12.09

11.30 | 13.30 | 15.30 | 18.00

09.40 | 11.40 | 13.40 | 15.40 | 18.10

13.12.09

09.30 | 11.30 | 13.30 | 15.30 | 18.00

07.30 | 09.40 | 11.40 | 13.40 | 15.40 | 18.10

20.12.09

13.30 | 20.00

10.40 | 18.40

31.12.09

10.00 | 13.15 | 16.30 | 19.45

08.30 | 11.45 | 15.00 | 18.15

05.01.10

11.30 | 15.30

13.35 | 21.00

TIPS Jäger nativity scene at the Teufelsbach near the Steyr historical museum railway station. (see p.12)

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Cosy tavern / Steyr historical museum railway station Steyr: Culinary delicacies served by the Wehrgrabler 5 to 13 Dec 2009 when the Steyrtal historical museum railway is in operation

Bookings can only be made for groups as of 25 persons (Booking required) Tickets Adults Children 6-15 yrs Chartered trains

7.12.3.50 6.-

single return single return

from € 820.- upward

ÖGEG, A-4594 Grünburg, Bahnhof Grünburg Tel. +43 (0) 664/5087664, Fax +43 (0) 7257/7102 [email protected], www.steyrtalbahn.at

family ticket groups

with 2 paying adults Children under 15 yrs free 1 carriage (30 persons) 140.- single 240.- return Tour guide/bus driver free

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Sierninger Advent

Sierning Renaissance Castle

Arts and crafts, concerts in the castle and St. Stephan parish church Beautiful, exclusive and elegant - this best describes the Advent market in the ambience of the Renaissance castle. Spend an unforgettable day with your friends, acquaintances or relatives at the arts and crafts market in the Sierning Castle and enjoy the many specialities and culinary tidbits offered in the castle courtyard's small Advent village. Or combine the visit to the Advent market with an Advent wreath blessing (Saturday - 4 pm) right next to the market in the beautiful St. Stephan parish church, starting the Advent season in the traditional way. You are sure to find the Christmas spirit here. A bus terminal provides modern comfort to bus travellers. We gladly welcome visitors with children and will do everything in our power to ensure that you enjoy your stay in our more than 1,200-year-old town of Sierning.

TIP: Admission to both Advent markets is free for all visitors! For further information, visit our homepage on the Internet. We will also be glad to send you our programme information per post.

Opening hours Sat, 28 Nov from 10 am - 6 pm | Sun., 29 Nov from 9 am - 5 pm

Civic Centre in the Sierninghofen-Neuzeug district

| Elementary school

Traditional Advent market, lively and many-faceted

The number of visitors to the unconventional Advent market held in the more than 100-year-old elementary school increases year by year. A market full of lively booths vis-à-vis has a great variety of tidbits and warm drinks to offer. Here traditional village communication is still alive. Children's programmes and music accompany the visitors, invoking pre-Christmassy atmosphere.

Opening hours Sat 12 Dec from 2 pm - 6 pm | Sun, 13 Dec from 10 am - 6 pm

Christmas at the Hofer family farm In an idyllic and peaceful atmosphere we welcome the Advent season! The yearly event “Christmas on the farm” from 20 November - 8 December allows you to indulge in exquisite ewe's milk chocolate, fragrant ewe's milk soap and stylish decorations by candlelight and relaxing music. Sit back and enjoy a cup of coffee, a piece of ewe's milk chocolate and freshly baked Christmas cookies. And enjoy, just for enjoyment's sake, the peaceful Christmas season…We cordially invite you to visit us during our Christmas exhibition. Discover some new ideas and decorations to create your very personal Christmas atmosphere and immerse yourself into the stylish ambience of a nostalgic Christmas on the farm!! We are looking forward to your visit!

Opening hours 20 November - 8 December 2009 | daily from 9 am - 5 pm

Sierning Tourist Board, A-4522 Sierning, Kirchenplatz 1, Tel: +43 (0)7259/2255-45, Fax -72 [email protected], www.sierning.at

Gerlinde Hofer - Florex GmbH A-4522 Sierning, Niederbrunnernstr. 13 Tel. +43 (0)7259/3010, www.florex.at

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Winter hiking tours

Loop trail Town square - Christkindl - Tabor Permanent IVV-hiking trail - all year around Possible starting points: Steyr Tourist Board as well as Tabor sports hall

From the Town square the trail leads to the Lamberg Castle, then continues along the Promenade, through the Castle park and past the Museum railway station to the Christkindl Pilgrimage Church. After crossing the Unterhimmler meadows and Fabrikstrasse road as well as the Wehrgraben you will arrive at the Michaelerkirche church and after passing the Schnallentor gate, on the Tabor mountain. From there, the trail leads down to the Rederbrücke bridge, follows the Paddlerweg, crosses the Schönauerbrücke bridge and passing through the Neutor gate returns to the starting point.

Trail length 11 kilometres (Trail map available at the starting point)

Damberg Mountain/ St.Ulrich The local mountain of Steyr - only 5 km from the town centre - is the perfect recreation area for the whole family. A walk to the Damberg lookout point, followed by a stop at a cosy inn will let you forget the hustle and bustle of your daily routine.

Duration approx. 40 min. (Damberg/Schoiber - Damberg lookout point) There are numerous other marked hiking trails on the way.

Skating

Oct - beginning of March

Ice skating rink, A-4400 Steyr, Rennbahnweg, Tel. +43 (0) 7252/71227 Mon

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Curling

Dec - Feb

The curling sports section of the ”Forelle Steyr sports club” can offer those who enjoy curling sports two covered sheets of artificial ice and, if the weather is sufficiently cold, two natural sheets as well. An ideal meeting place for young and old, for company competitions or to simply enjoy a sporty outing with family or friends.

Opening hours Dec - Feb | 1.00 pm - Midnight Prices 9.00 am - 1.00 pm | 1.00 pm - 5.00 pm | 5.00 pm - 9.00 pm 25.- per sheet / Advance booking is requested SV Forelle A-4400 Steyr, Wehrgrabengasse 85a Tel. +43 (0) 7252/82415

Indoor swimming pool/sauna

Mid Sept - Apr

Indoor swimming pool Tue - Sat 9.30 am - 9.00 pm | Sun 8.00 am-7.00 pm

Sauna Ladies Gentlemen Mixed

Mon Tue Sat

1 pm - 10 pm | Wed/Thur 9.30 am - 10 pm 9.30 am - 10 pm | Fri 9.30 am - 10 pm 9.30 am - 9 pm | Sun 8.00 am - 7 pm

(holidays 9.30 - 20.00)

A-4400 Steyr, Haratzmüllerstraße126, Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53293

37th IVV-Keep Fit-Hiking days organized by NF-Steyr, 12 and 13 Dec 2009 The hike trail leads from Steyr to Christkindl via the post office. Registration: Johann Penninger, A-4400 Steyr, Steinbrecherring 27/1/3, Tel. +43 (0) 7252/50079

Kalkalpen national park Ennstal National Park Visitors' Centre Located at the entrance to the peaceful Hintergebirge it is an ideal setting-off point for all excursions into the Kalkalpen National Park. Here the visitors can get information on hiking trails and bike routes, alpine pastures, guided national park hiking tours or mountain bike routes. In the exhibition “The wonder world of forest wilderness“. the visitors will learn about bush drums in the woods, forest accommodations, wood eaters and the return of a forest wilderness to the Kalkalpen National Park. The Forest cinema shows fascinating scenes of unspoilt forests, inaccessible gorges, of alpine capricorn beetles, eagles and lynxes.

Entrance fees Exhibition „Wunderwelt Waldwildnis“ 4.Children Adults

2.-

Opening hours: from mid May until Oct: from Nov until mid May:

9.00 am - 5.00 pm Sat, Sun, holidays closed

On snowshoes through wintry woods Accompany a national park ranger on a snowshoe hike through the glittering mountain world in the Kalkalpen National Park.

Time December - March Prices Adults € 21.- incl. snow shoes and sticks Nationalpark Ennstal Visitors' Centre Tel. 07254/8414-0 [email protected]

See the deer in the Bodinggraben Do you know how old deer can get and why in former times they didn't remain up in the mountains during the winter? Accompany the National Park hunter to the deer observation platform in the Bodinggraben. He has a lot to tell about red deer.

Date January and February Prices Adults € 10.- / Students € 6.- / Families € 20.Nationalpark Zentrum Molln Tel. 07584/3651 [email protected]

Nationalpark Besucherzentrum Ennstal Eisenstr. 75, A- 4462 Reichraming, Telefon +43 (0)7254/8414-0 Fax 8414-640, [email protected], www.kalkalpen.at

Package offer

”Advent in the Christmas town”

Take it easy and immerse yourself in the romantic atmosphere of the Christmas town of Steyr. Marvel at the exhibits in the 1st Austrian Museum for antique Christmas decorations, go on a “Kripperl Roas”, a guided tour of nativity scenes, and send Christmas greetings to your loved ones via the Christkindl post office.

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2 nights incl. breakfast buffet in a ***/**** hotel 1 x Advent gourmet menu “Glühmost” (hot cider) incl. cup Visit to the 1st Austrian Christmas Museum Ride on the train in the Christmas Museum Old vintage bus tour from Steyr to Christkindl and back Nativity scene pass of the Christkindl region: Entitles you to admission to three of the participating nativity scene stations of your choice. • Steyr Advent brass concert in the Town square

Price

162.- per person in the **** hotels listed below: Romantikhotel Minichmayr +43 (0) 7252/53410 www.hotel-minichmayr.at Landhotel Mader +43 (0) 7252/53358 www.mader.at Stadthotel Styria +43 (0) 7252/51551 www.styriahotel.at Parkhotel Styria +43 (0) 7252/47831 www.styriahotel.at Hotel Christkindlwirt +43 (0) 7252/52184 www.christkindlwirt.at Landhotel Eckhard +43 (0) 7252/52326 www.hotel-eckhard.com

Price

138.- per person in the *** hotels listed below: Schwechaterhof +43 (0) 7252/53067 www.schwechaterhof.at Hotel Werndl Hof +43 (0) 7252/53041 www.werndlhof.at Gasthof Pöchhacker +43 (0) 7252/73173 www.gasthof-poechhacker.at Gasthof Mayr +43 (0) 7252/52091 www.eisenstrasse.at Landgasthof Wirt im Feld +43 (0) 7252/38222 www.wirtimfeld.at

Bookable: 27 Nov - 24 Dec 2009 | daily arrivals possible

Absolutely Top No single supplement! Free accommodation and meals for children under 10 years when staying in their parents' room. Only extra services will be charged.

Steyr Tourist Board, A-4402 Steyr, Stadtplatz 27 Tel. +43 (0) 7252/53229 Fax -15, [email protected] www.steyr.info

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Menüvorschläge der Nachtwächter-Restaurants Sparkling wine and orange juice reception Appetizers (2 appetizers/person.) and mineral water at the Steyr Kripperl + service Potato cream soup at the Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof + service At the or

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Restaurant Christkindlwirt the following dinner will be served: Roasted duck, with warm cabbage salad, bread dumplings and baked apple with cranberries Salmon fillet, cooked in foil, with white wine risotto and market vegetables Christkindl dessert variation

as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

25.- per person 27.- per person

www.christkindlwirt.at, +43 (0) 7252/52184

Perry pear champagne or apple juice mixed with soda water Appetizers (2 appetizers/person) and mineral water at the Steyrer Kripperl + service Ennstal cream soup with brown bread croutons at the Michaelerkeller or Dunkelhof + service At the

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Landhotel Eckhard the following dinner will be served:

Filets of Ennstal pasture-fed lamb on thyme sauce with roasted potatoes and beans with bacon Grilled spring chicken breast on soy vegetable sauce and homemade mixed noodles A variety of fine desserts

or

as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

27.- per person 30.50 per person

www.hotel-eckhard.com, +43 (0)7252/52326-0

apple cider and quince juice reception steyrdorf special breads & spreads from the inn kitchen... and mineral water at the steyr nativity scene + service taste the season in your soup … at the michaelerkeller or dunklhof + service

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wirt'shaus knapp am eCK … served at your table…that's the true Traunviertel taste e.g. rogl-stroh pork shortly roasted & stewed Even without meat the dinner is still a treat. There's nothing we can't prepare “or a final titbit ...“ a sweet goodbye with poppy seed & creamy chocolate

or

as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

28.50 per person 32.50 per person

www.knappameck.at, +43 (0) 7252/76269

Sparkling wine and orange juice for spire visit Appetizers (2 appetizers/person) and mineral water at the Steyrer Kripperl + service Potato cream soup with brown bread croutons at the Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof + service At the

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Gasthof Mader the following dinner will be served:

Bacon-wrapped corn chicken breast with truffled white polenta and glazed vegetables Grilled trout fillet with brown butter, parseley potatoes and finely grated celery Maders dessert selection (small pastries, parfait with fruit) or

as of 40 pers. as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

25.- per person 27.- per person 29.- per person

www.mader.at, +43 (0) 7252/53358-0

Sparkling wine and orange juice reception Savoury appetizers (2 pcs./pers.) and mineral water at the Steyr Kripperl + service Veal velouté with small bread dumplings at the Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof + service

  In the or

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Gasthof Mayr the following dinner will be served: Two pieces of pasture-fed Ennstal oxen, stewed and roasted on truffle purée and balsamic jus

Zander fillet on leek vegetables with chive sauce and baked mashed potatoes Strudel pastry with delicious berry cream as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

27.- per person 29.- per person

www.landgasthof-mayr.at , +43 (0) 7252/52091

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Sparkling wine and orange juice reception Piquant appetizers (2 appetizers./pers.) and mineral water at the Steyr Nativity Scene + service Pumpkin cream soup with pumpkin seed croutons at the Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof + service At the

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Romantikhotel Minichmayr the following dinner will be served for you in the panorama restaurant:

Holiday roast of Ennstal beef with prunes, cabbage and potato dumplings Roasted Zander fillet on lime froth with market vegetables and dill potatoes Sweet winter romance with exquisite delicacies or

as of 40 pers. as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.  

28.- per person 29.- per person 31.- per person

www.hotel-minichmayr.at , +43 (0) 7252/53410

Mostviertl sparkling pear wine with apple-elder juice at the reception Two types of stuffed pumpernickel sandwiches and organic fruit juices at the Steyrer Kripperl + service Styrian horseradish soup with crusted ham topping at the Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof + service At the or

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“Orangerie im Schlosspark“ the following dinner will be served: Fried chicken pieces (breast & drumstick) on potato-mache-salad with pumpkin seed oil

Crispy char fillet on herb risotto with stewed tomatoes Cream Schmarren “Orangerie“ with caramel as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

25.- per person 28.- per person

www.orangerie-steyr.at, +43 (0) 7252/74074

Prosecco and orange juice reception Focaccia with rocket and Parma ham crudo (flatbread) and mineral water at the Steyr Nativity Scene + service Potato-celery soup with olive oil or pumpkin soup with pumpkin seed oil at the Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof + service At the

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Restaurant Rahofer the following dinner will be served:

Stewed corn-fed chicken with aubergine and Mozzarella au gratin, Sage polenta Trout fillets on white wine-basil sauce, Herb risotto Nut soufflé with orange sauce and white chocolate ice cream or

as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

28.50 per person 30.50 per person

www.restaurant-rahofer.at, +43 (0) 7252/54606

Sparkling wine and orange juice for spire visit Appetizers (2 appetizers/person) and mineral water at the Steyrer Kripperl + service Grandmother’s potato soup at the Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof + service At the

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Schlossrestaurant Lamberg the following dinner will be served: ”Pot roast” pork loin with crackling, marinated six days earlier, cabbage, bread dumplings, fried potatoes, two

seasonal salads. The roast is pre-cut, but served in one pan for several persons. Specialty roasted potatoes stuffed with cream cheese and herbs, in herb cream sauce, mixed vegetables “Drunk Capuchin“ (mulled wine cake) with cream or

as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

27.- per person 29.- per person

www.schlossrestaurant-steyr.at, +43 (0) 7252/48675

Wheat beer bowl or orange juice reception Special bread roll or beer pretzel and mineral water at the Steyr Nativity Scene + service Ennstal mountain farmer soup at the Michaelerkeller or Dunklhof + service At the

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Schwechaterhof the following dinner will be served:

Roulade duet on potato froth with dark beer sauce Variation of regional fish on a bed of vegetable rice with white wine cream Bruckner symphony of sweets (a selection of our very best desserts) or

as of 16 pers. 8 - 15 pers.

27.- per person 29.- per person

www.schwechaterhof.at, +43 (0)7252/53067

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