A walk through the old dreamy narrow lanes in the summer gives you the impression time is standing still.

There is no limit for the visitor´s pleasure to discover. Steyr has one of the most beautiful downtown squares in Europe, where Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo meet each other in harmony. In the middle is the town´s emblem - the lovely "Bummerlhaus", a jewel of late-Gothic architecture.

Steyr is a town with a thousand years of history. A town made for promenades along the impressive main street, leafy avenues or the crystal clear river itself, Steyr´s location also allows for a wealth of interesting excursions.

And the Summer Calendar of Events offers a wide array of cultural highlights and events...

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Experience and Explore

Wether with the raft, the segways or with the nightwatch men - Steyr offers numerous facilities to explore the city in an unusual manner!

From april to october Steyr offers an extraordinary, daily city-adventure-programme.

Experience history firsthand and accompany the Steyr night watchman on his journey through magnificent Gothic and baroque churches. Who else could tell you more about the eventful past of the medieval Romantic Town than the Steyr night watchman? Wearing a medieval costume, carrying a lantern and halberd, he will hold you spellbound with the tales and legends of long ago days.

Another very special attraction is the Night Watchman Dine-around during which you embark on a culinary journey to surprise destinations. (on every third Friday of every month).

Back on firm ground yet still on wheels, “roll through” and explore the Romantic Town on a thrilling Steyr Segway Tour. The high-tech controlled Segway TM will take you safely through the town. Following a 30-minute training session, equipped with a helmet and under expert guidance, you will start off on your adventurous tour. Due to the great demand, guided tours will take place every day!