Nativity scenes in Christkindl

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)

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.


Information:
Pfarramt Christkindl
Christkindlweg 69, 4400 Steyr
phone +43 7252 54622
fax +43 7252 54622 4
kanzlei@pfarre-christkindl.at; during the following times:
Tue - Fri | from 9:00 am - 11:30 am


Information nativity scene:
Krippenverein Christkindl
Ferdinand JAKOB
phone +43 676 5963481
phone +43 7252 50935