Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Steyr, Austria

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 1.7 km
Ascend 47 m
Descend 24 m

Experience Steyr in Austria in a whole new way with our self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Individual Sights in Steyr

Sight 1: Kollertor

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Kollertor Christoph Waghubinger (Lewenstein) / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Kollertor is a city gate in the district of Ennsdorf in the municipality of Steyr in Upper Austria. It stands directly on the Enns River and loopholes on the upper floor indicate the former defensive function. The building is a listed building.

Wikipedia: Kollertor (DE)

543 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 2: Marienkirche

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Marienkirche Christoph Waghubinger (Lewenstein) / CC BY-SA 3.0

St. Mary's Church in Steyr is located on the town square, opposite the Pfarrberg on the town hall side.

Wikipedia: Marienkirche (Steyr) (DE)

274 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 3: Stadtpfarrkirche Hl. Ägydius und Kolomann

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Stadtpfarrkirche Hl. Ägydius und Kolomann Christoph Waghubinger (Lewenstein) / CC BY-SA 3.0 at

The Roman Catholic parish church of Steyr is consecrated to St. Aegidius and the Holy Koloman. It was built in Gothic style in the 15th century and is the most important sacral building of the city of Steyr (Upper Austria).

Wikipedia: Stadtpfarrkirche Steyr (DE)

93 meters / 1 minutes

Sight 4: Anton Bruckner-Denkmal (Steyr)

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Anton Bruckner-Denkmal (Steyr) Foto: Christoph Waghubinger (Lewenstein) / Denkmal: Victor Tilgner und Friedrich (Fritz) Zerritsch / CC BY-SA 3.0

The Bruckner monument in Steyr was unveiled in 1898 and is thus the oldest monument to the composer. The design was by Fritz Zerritsch the Elder, who used a bust of Bruckner by Viktor Tilgner. It is located on Bruckner-Platz near the parish church and is a listed building.

Wikipedia: Bruckner-Denkmal (Steyr) (DE)

137 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Werndl-Denkmal

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Werndl-Denkmal Foto: Christoph Waghubinger (Lewenstein) / Denkmal: Viktor Tilgner / CC BY-SA 3.0 at

The Werndl Monument in Steyr (Enrica-von-Handel-Mazzetti-Promenade) is the work of the Austrian sculptor Viktor Tilgner from 1894. It depicts the industrialist Josef Werndl in the midst of his workers.

Wikipedia: Werndl-Denkmal (DE)

643 meters / 8 minutes

Sight 6: Schloss Engelsegg

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Schloss Engelsegg Christoph Waghubinger (Lewenstein) / CC BY-SA 3.0

Engelseck Castle is a castle complex built around 1500 in Steyr. Until 1642, the estate was called Teufelseck. The entry in the list of the Federal Monuments Office is "Engelsegg Castle" (list entry).

Wikipedia: Schloss Engelsegg (DE)

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