The Mechanische Krippe in Mariazell is a mechanical nativity scene with 130 hand-carved figures set in motion by clockwork, depicting the biblical story alongside 18th century Alpine village life. It is located at Wiener Strasse 2 near the Basilica and operates as a secondary attraction within Austria’s most visited Catholic pilgrimage town. Mariazell is reachable by the narrow-gauge Mariazellerbahn from St. Poelten in 2 hours. Check mariazell.at for current opening times and entrance fees.
museum in Mariazell
Mechanische Krippe
The Mechanische Krippe in Mariazell is a mechanical nativity scene with 130 hand-carved figures set in motion by a clock mechanism, depicting not just the biblical birth story but also scenes from Alpine village life in the 18th century.
- Type
- museum
- Destination
- Mariazell
- Cost
- Paid entry
- Address
- Wiener Strasse 2, 8630 Mariazell, 8630 Mariazell
- Coordinates
- 47.7738, 15.3208
- Official website
- Visit website