Steyr Sights

Sights in Steyr

  1. Christkindl Post Office

    If you happen to arrive in Steyr over Christmas, head for the suburb of Christkindl, to the west of the old centre. During the festive season, a special Christkindl Post Office is set up in the Christkindlkirche to handle the almost two million letters posted around the world.

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  2. A

    Bummerlhaus

    Opposite the Rathaus is the steep-gabled, late-Gothic Bummerlhaus. In the 19th century, blurry-eyed punters to this former inn called the golden lion on the sign Bummerl (small, fat dog) and the name stuck.

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  3. B

    Museum Arbeitswelt

    Housed in a converted factory, this excellent museum delves into Steyr’s industrial past with exhibits on working-class history, forced labour during WWII and the rise of the Socialist party.

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  4. C

    Stadtpfarrkirche

    The punctured spire of the Gothic Stadtpfarrkirche soars skywards. It shares features with Stephansdom in Vienna and the same architect, Hans Puchsbaum.

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  5. D

    Stadtmuseum

    Set in a 17th-century granary, the museum traces Steyr’s culture and folklore and features an impressive collection of baroque nativity figurines.

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  6. E

    Franz Schubert’s house

    Worth a peek is Franz Schubert’s house, where he found inspiration to pen the Trout Quintet.

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  7. F

    Schloss Lamberg

    Baroque-style Schloss Lamberg towers high above the Steyr River and backs onto the shady Schlosspark gardens.

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  8. G

    Michaelerkirche

    The tall steeple of Michaelerkirche casts its shadow almost as far as the river bank.

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  9. H

    Marienkirche

    The southern end of Stadtplatz is dominated by the peaches-and-cream Marienkirche.

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  10. I

    Rathaus

    The 18th-century Rathaus has a church-like belfry and rococo façade.

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    #10 of 10 sights in Steyr

    #44980 of 49020 things to do in Europe

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