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1. Österreichisches Weihnachtsmuseum mit Erlebnisbahn

Steyr, Upper Austria

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An incredible 14,000 pieces of Christmas tree decorations – antique ornaments made of glass, porcelain, metal, cardboard or paper – have been lovingly decorated by the collector Elfriede Kreuzberger. With 18,200 objects, the Kreuzberger collection is the largest private collection in the world (counted in 2005), exhibited in the "former Bürgerspital" in the Steyrdorf district.Steyrer Stubn on the ground floor: 200 parlor dolls and dollhouses, tea dolls and doll toys from past years. A special attraction is the ride on the adventure train. Strapped in chairs, the journey through Advent begins – past display cubicles. Dolls on the ground floor show Christmas traditions in Austria, and on the 1st floor, customs from many countries around the world. The highlight is the angel workshop under the roof, where hundreds of angels make preparations for Christmas.Train capacity2 trains with 5 people per rideTravel time approx. 10 min.In the museum shop, small gifts such as angels, books, and award-winning chocolate specialties from the Bachhalm company await. Christkindlpunsch is available to warm up.For individual guests, no prior reservation is necessary or possible for either the visit to the Christmas Museum or the adventure train; they can visit the Christmas Museum at any time during opening hours!Guided toursGuided tours in the Christmas Museum are possible all year round with advance registration at the Steyr Tourist Information! During Advent only outside regular opening hours.(Train rides in the museum are only possible during Advent. The train does not run during the year.)Price: € 60,- per group up to max. 30 people + museum admission € 5.20,- per person