--- title: The Viechtwanger house crib in Scharnstein im Almtal url: "https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430012167/d-viechtwanger-house-christmas-crib.html" description: "D'Viechtwanger Hauskrippe in Scharnstein im Almtal - traditional Advent customs in the Salzkammergut around Advent and Christmas time" date: 2012-03-05 modified: 2026-06-30 --- # The Viechtwanger house crib in Scharnstein im Almtal D´Viechtwanger house Christmas crib ===================================== Scharnstein, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/214196/3DF50C8195F4B6A427CD2B3E5CDF4914D41A51522C07463E6C5D68326E2B109F/dviechtwanger-hauskrippe.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/214197/62327EA5E53E76EEED39F5A5E20BAF9D22D161BE04637B6F98B078CD8A92B7E7/krippenbauer-maria-und-martin-hageneder.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/214198/4691D35B18A39433623192D25EC07E32A45C4D49CB938FB9928FB1042FF83A51/viechtwanger-hauskrippe-blick-ins-almtal.jpg) © Open copyright © Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer Close copyright [ ![D'Viechtwanger Hauskrippe](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214196/3DF50C8195F4B6A427CD2B3E5CDF4914D41A51522C07463E6C5D68326E2B109F/dviechtwanger-hauskrippe.jpg "© Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214196/3DF50C8195F4B6A427CD2B3E5CDF4914D41A51522C07463E6C5D68326E2B109F/dviechtwanger-hauskrippe.jpg) © Open copyright © Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer Close copyright [ ![Krippenbauer Maria und Martin Hageneder](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214197/62327EA5E53E76EEED39F5A5E20BAF9D22D161BE04637B6F98B078CD8A92B7E7/krippenbauer-maria-und-martin-hageneder.jpg "© Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214197/62327EA5E53E76EEED39F5A5E20BAF9D22D161BE04637B6F98B078CD8A92B7E7/krippenbauer-maria-und-martin-hageneder.jpg) © Open copyright © Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer Close copyright [ ![Viechtwanger Hauskrippe - Blick ins Almtal](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214198/4691D35B18A39433623192D25EC07E32A45C4D49CB938FB9928FB1042FF83A51/viechtwanger-hauskrippe-blick-ins-almtal.jpg "© Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214198/4691D35B18A39433623192D25EC07E32A45C4D49CB938FB9928FB1042FF83A51/viechtwanger-hauskrippe-blick-ins-almtal.jpg) © Open copyright © Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer Close copyright [ ![Viechtwanger Hauskrippe Vogelbäumchen](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214199/51277706C81569009283CA4183CDB46F4783E8347DF4C30FC3391A13FF69699E/viechtwanger-hauskrippe-vogelbaeumchen.jpg "© Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214199/51277706C81569009283CA4183CDB46F4783E8347DF4C30FC3391A13FF69699E/viechtwanger-hauskrippe-vogelbaeumchen.jpg) © Open copyright © Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer Close copyright [ ![Viechtwanger Hauskrippe - Waschweiber](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214200/035BE263C8E4638A6FC01BC4DE6C5644FE9CF0474BD40DE3693B231238DB408D/viechtwanger-hauskrippe-waschweiber.jpg "© Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214200/035BE263C8E4638A6FC01BC4DE6C5644FE9CF0474BD40DE3693B231238DB408D/viechtwanger-hauskrippe-waschweiber.jpg) © Open copyright © Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer Close copyright [ ![Viechtwanger Hauskrippe - Ruine Scharnstein](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214201/689E36FC5A2BA97636561054EA22F02CDBF4490E98BFF259B9E3185B38C26A2F/viechtwanger-hauskrippe-ruine-scharnstein.jpg "© Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214201/689E36FC5A2BA97636561054EA22F02CDBF4490E98BFF259B9E3185B38C26A2F/viechtwanger-hauskrippe-ruine-scharnstein.jpg) © Open copyright © Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer Close copyright [ ![Viechtwanger Hauskrippe - Vogelfänger](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/214202/D4ADE699CC3B300EFFC07C7A50C8E5FB5BD5DB0ACE05DC749A31F29A2B4D912C/viechtwanger-hauskrippe-vogelfaenger.jpg "© Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/214202/D4ADE699CC3B300EFFC07C7A50C8E5FB5BD5DB0ACE05DC749A31F29A2B4D912C/viechtwanger-hauskrippe-vogelfaenger.jpg) © Open copyright © Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer Close copyright [ ![Viechtwanger Hauskrippe - Hl. 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Birihub 8 4644 Scharnstein [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Birihub%208%2C%204644%20Scharnstein "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Birihub%208%2C%204644%20Scharnstein "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.90679&lon=13.93948&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) The birth of Christ - traditionally and imaginatively inserted into the local landscape, with hand-carved figures in a diverse setting. A wonderful example of the old custom of the landscape cribs is the Viechtwanger house crib of the Hageneder family. On seven square meters there are representations of the most important stations from the Annunciation of the Angel to the search for a hostel and the birth of Jesus and the procession of the Three Kings to the flight to Egypt. The biblical scenes, framed by Mediterranean palm trees, are imaginatively and artistically embedded in the landscape of the Almtal against the backdrop of the Dead Mountains - including the ruins and Scharnstein Castle, the Viechtwanger church and of course the house of Maria and Martin Hageneder. The Viechtwanger house nativity scene is characterized by a large number of figures, the "Bring- und Wegmandl". From the “Lampöfanga”, the “Apfelbrocka” to the “Beinvogltraga” or the “Wunaling Neighbors, the Trüfömaunan” or the “Vergelt's Gott Mandl” the crowd of figures carved with heart and skill by Maria and Martin Hageneder, including the family members the Hageneder family are represented. Every year a new figure or ensemble of figures is added - in 2020 the internationally known storyteller Helmut Wittmann with his wife Ursula. As a celebrity from the animal world, Nurmi the bear is also represented and maybe one day the bald ibises, which are again native to the Almtal, will also find their way. Local handicrafts and customs are reflected in the Glöcklerpass, the lumberjacks, the hunters or the gold bonnet women. Farmers show loving details when mowing and working with wood, right down to the hollow blocks left over from the last extension in front of the house. In over 20 years, a total work of art has been created that is definitely worth a visit between St. Stephen and Candlemas. Small nativity glossary Scenes that are shown in the Viechtwang nursery (as a pdf file for download under Multimedia / Documents) **[Audio guide of the Viechtwanger house nativity scene ](https://www.xibit.info/en/object/?lang=2&xibitnr=960&ausId=183)** **Further offers can be found at** [**HISTORICUM SCHARNSTEIN.**](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/en/region/our-locations/scharnstein/historicum-scharnstein.html) Hint / Advice: **[Here](https://www.xibit.info/en/object/?lang=2&xibitnr=960&ausId=183)** you can find the audio guide to the Viechtwanger house nativity scene! [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **D´Viechtwanger house Christmas crib** Birihub 8 4644 Scharnstein Phone [ +43 7615 2906 ](tel:+4376152906) mobile [ +43 664 73534703 ](tel:+4366473534703) E-Mail [mary.h@almtal.net](#mailto) Web [traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/oe…](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430012167/d-viechtwanger-hauskrippe.html "New window") https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430012167/d-viechtwanger-hauskrippe.html --- **Contact person** Mrs Maria Hageneder D´Viechtwanger Hauskrippe Birihub 8 4644 Scharnstein Phone [ +43 7615 2906 ](tel:+4376152906) mobile [ +43 664 73534703 ](tel:+4366473534703) E-Mail [mary.h@almtal.net](#mailto) Web [traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430012167/d-viechtwanger-hauskrippe.html](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430012167/d-viechtwanger-hauskrippe.html "New window") --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ D' Viechtwanger Hauskrippe can be visited in winter from December 28th, 2025 to February 2nd, 2026 every Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Other opening hours are possible by appointment. - Registration required [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Elevation**543 m **Accessibility / arrival****How to get to the Viechtwanger Hauskrippe in Almtal** **We recommend that you travel by public transport!** **by train:** from Wels station take the Almtalbahn (line 153) in the direction of Grünau im Almtal to the Scharnstein/Mühldorf stop, numerous connections from Wels station to the main trains on the Westbahn line (line 101) to Linz/Vienna or Salzburg and to Passau (line 150). From the train station it is only a 2.5 kilometer walk to Grippe **by bus:** OÖVV bus line 533 Gmunden - Scharntein - Grünau im Almtal; bus stop Scharnstein In der Thann The bus stop is only 3 minutes away With the **[Salzkammergut Shuttle Service Route 52](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/anreise-nahverkehr/salzkammergut-shuttle/artikel/detail/3588/route-52-laakirchen.html) from** Laakirchen or from Vorchdorf with the [**Salzkammergut Shuttle Service Route 70**](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/anreise-nahverkehr/salzkammergut-shuttle/artikel/detail/3589/route-70-scharnstein.html) to the Scharnstein Ort stop, please call the cab center at least 1 hour in advance on **050-422 422** and order. Approx. 30 minutes on foot or change to bus route 533. **Arrival by bike, weather permitting:** Coming from Wels or Linz on the **[R 11 Almtalradweg](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/radfahren-mountainbike/radrouten/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001278/almtal-radweg-r11.html) via** Pettenbach to Scharnstein. Or **via the [R 4 Traunradweg](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/radfahren-mountainbike/radrouten/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001274/traunradweg-r4.html)** or **[R6 Römerradweg,](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/radfahren-mountainbike/radrouten/oesterreich-tour/detail/430002318/etappe-roemerradweg-voecklabruck-wels.html) or** coming from Passau via Vöcklabruck and Schwanenstadt to Lambach, **via the Traunkraftwerk Lambach** and to **Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting in the direction of Vorchdorf Einsiedling.** Continue via the cycle connection briefly onto the **[R 13 Traunviertlerradweg](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/radfahren-mountainbike/radrouten/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001280/traunviertlerradweg-r13.html)** to**[ ](http://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/radfahren-mountainbike/radrouten/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001278/almtal-radweg-r11.html) R [11 Almtalradweg](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/aktiv/radfahren-mountainbike-e-bike/radrouten/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001278/almtal-radweg-r11.html) via** Pettenbach to Scharnstein, in the direction of Almsee. At the junction in Dorfbühel, follow the Traunvierteltour in the direction of Gmunden. At the next junction, turn right into Birihub. Also the cycle connection on the [**Traunvierteltour**](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/radfahren-mountainbike/radrouten/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007282/traunviertel-tour-etappe-2.html) from Gmunden via St. Konrad in the direction of Scharnstein. After crossing the B120 in Thann, take the next left into Birihub. **By car:** Westautobahn A1: Vienna and Inntalautobahn A8 Passau in the direction of Voralpenkreuz - A9 in the direction of Graz - to the exit Ried/Traunkreis (also coming from Graz) - Voitsdorf - Pettenbach - on the B120 via Scharnstein in the direction of Gmunden. Turn right at the junction before the bus stop "In der Thann", take the next left into Birihub. Westautobahn A1: Munich - Salzburg - Regau - on the B145 to Gmunden, also when traveling from Bad Ischl - B120 to Scharnstein - turn left at the junction "In der Thann", take the next left into Birihub. Please only use the designated parking spaces and show consideration for private property! Thank you for your fairness! **Parking**- Parking space: 2 [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**Admission: voluntary donations **Payment methods** Cash payment [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups **Season**- Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Inspiration ](#ttgCollapseMultimedia) ----------------------------------------- **Documents:** [Kleines Krippenglossar\_Viechtwanger\_Hauskrippe ](https://assets.tourdata.at/original/214214/B78416ACDF025511B31F5C49FEE7310E15C0C0092F0EAFF392E7F11A9EFBDCEA/kleines-krippenglossarviechtwangerhauskrippe.pdf "Link will open in a new window") [ Discover more ](#ttgCollapseMeineEmpfehlungen) -------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/214196/3DF50C8195F4B6A427CD2B3E5CDF4914D41A51522C07463E6C5D68326E2B109F/dviechtwanger-hauskrippe.jpg "D'Viechtwanger Hauskrippe (© Copyright: Historicum Scharnstein, Foto Raphaela Gratzer)") D´Viechtwanger house Christmas crib ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430012167/d-viechtwanger-house-christmas-crib.html) [To the website](https://traunsee-almtal.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430012167/d-viechtwanger-hauskrippe.html "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [Suggest a change](#mailto) [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")